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Rebecca Ritzel, Michael Phillips
March 3, 2026
Reporting

‘Critics in Columbia’ pilots alternative to imperfect press junket formula

True/False, a documentary film festival running March 5-8 in Columbia, Missouri, is the stage for a pilot program that will showcase an alternative method of bringing the press and arts festivals together.

Covering Drugs
March 3, 2026
Reporting

Introducing Covering Drugs: A media resource guide

This 150-page reference guide includes research, surveys, data, and other helpful information for journalists covering substance use, addiction, overdose, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

A fountain pen with butterfly wings. Tools for ethical, accurate immigration coveraage
February 24, 2026
Reporting

Covering Immigration: Journalism needs more than good intentions

Tools for ethical, accurate immigration coverage.

In the Hall of the Lost Steps in the Legislative Palace, the leaders of the six Uruguayan political parties signed the Ethical Pact against disinformation April 26, 2019. Photo courtesy of: Departamento de Fotografía del Parlamento del Uruguay.
February 23, 2026
Reporting

Seven years ago, Uruguay got serious about disinformation. It mattered

Journalists built coalitions with competitors, politicians, academics and others to hold presidential campaigns accountable.

Drone flying against a cloudy blue sky
February 17, 2026
Reporting

FCC’s ban of foreign-made drones affects the biggest maker on the market

There are still DJI models for sale, but future drones won’t be available unless the federal government stance changes.

Illustration by Susan Stellin, adapted from multiple depictions of the pyramid of evidence.
February 9, 2026
Reporting

Evaluating research about drugs and addiction: The danger of a single study

Asking key questions when evaluating studies can help improve the quality of reporting about research.

1922 Journal of the American Medical Association publication from The William White library maintained by the Lighthouse Institute at Chestnut Health Systems. Photo: Graham MacIndoe
January 8, 2026
Reporting

Reporting on treatment for addiction: Where is the data?

Improving care for people with addictions will continue to be a challenge — despite billions of dollars spent each year.

Drone light show above the University of Missouri campus featuring the university's tiger head logo with the words Power the Roar.
December 17, 2025
Reporting

Sharing the airspace with a drone light show

Night flying regulations are just part of the things you need to plan for to keep you, and others, safe.

Carrots and sticks
December 15, 2025
Reporting

Resisting false binaries when reporting on the complexities of addiction

What’s in between forcing people into treatment and waiting for them to be ready?

Camden Buehler, a Mizzou journalism student, uses Stylebot while editing digital stories for KOMU’s website. Buehler said he uses Stylebot at the beginning of his editing process to flag any possible errors. Photo: Jacob Richey
December 8, 2025
Reporting

Teaching a new generation of journalists AP Style

Stylebot is a tool that helps reach a digital generation right where they are — online.

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