Sarah Moura

Journalist

United States

Currently a graduate student at the University of Missouri's School of Journalism for Data and Investigative Journalism. Also working as a graduate research assistant for the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE).

Graduated in May 2026 from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, with a minor in English and a Multicultural certificate. I moved to the United States to complete my undergraduate education, which has given me multiple opportunities to learn and hone my skills as a writer and journalist. I've worked as an Assistant City Editor as well as a general assignment and beat reporter at the Columbia Missourian, a digital producer at KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, as an audience engagement intern at CalMatters and interned at the literary magazine, The Missouri Review. I believe great journalism can bridge the gap between cultures and societies, as the distribution of news informs the public about those with vastly different realities and issues.

Portfolio
Cross-Platform Editing and Producing - Spring 2026
Editing Portfolio

Editing samples from work done within the Missouri News Network throughout the spring 2026 semester.

CalMatters
Summer Internship Portfolio

Overview of work done while working at CalMatters as a News Innovation and Strategy - Audience Engagement Intern throughout the summer of 2025.

COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN

Columbia Missourian
11/19/2024
Sub Shop closes doors after 49 years

Sub Shop, a longtime Columbia sandwich shop, announced it will close its doors Monday. The shop has sold sandwiches for 49 years, after opening in 1975. there will be an auction for its equipment, furniture, decorations, memorabilia and artwork by Kevin Douglas.

Columbia Missourian
11/04/2024
Boone County to see potentially hazardous weather Monday night

Columbia residents may see some severe weather - ranging from high-speed wind to heavy downpours - in the next few hours. Boone County has been listed in a location summary for hazardous weather outlook for tonight, with the expectation of thunderstorms tonight.

Columbia Missourian
10/08/2024
Annual Homecoming blood drive aims to break record again

Last year, the annual Homecoming blood drive at the University of Missouri, which is known as one of the largest student-run blood drives in the country, was able to raise over 4,600 units of blood. With the recent nationwide impact of Hurricane Helene, many people wish to do something to help such as donating blood.

Columbia Missourian
09/10/2024
Scientific challenge could lead to coronavirus treatments

A competition for coronavirus research released results that could lead to a new treatment effective against all coronaviruses. The challenge, overseen by Conscience, a drug discovery biotech nonprofit organization, had 22 teams from all around the world participating. Dmitri Kireev, a chemistry professor at the University of Missouri, placed third.

VOX MAGAZINE

Vox Magazine
12/18/2024
Getting your art out there: How to get your art exhibited in Columbia

For aspiring artists looking for an opportunity to exhibit or even sell their art at a local gallery, Columbia's lively art scene has options. Columbia Art League has a gallery space which hosts frequent exhibitions, the University of Missouri's Visual Art and Design Showcase has an annual exhibition highlighting student artworks of all mediums, and Artlandish Gallery allows artists to display and sell their works.

Vox Magazine
12/13/2024
Hoo is it? It's The Night Owl Eatery, late-night downtown staple

The Night Owl Eatery food truck opened in 2021, and since then, has been serving chili, tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs at the corner of 9th and Locust to late-night crowds coming home from graveyard shifts, bars and long studying sessions at the library.

Vox Magazine
11/08/2024
From Medellín to Elm Street: Delysium serves up authentic Colombian baked goods

Delysium, a new bakery in downtown Columbia, offers authentic Colombian pastries, from alfajores to pandebono, crafted by owner Marcela Giraldo. Inspired by her Medellín roots and local demand for Latin flavors, Giraldo combines traditional recipes with locally sourced ingredients to bring a unique taste of Colombia to the community.

Vox Magazine
10/22/2024
What’s Halal in Columbia?

Food is connected with culture. For Muslims in Columbia, part of that food culture means eating halal, and finding places to eat halal. Vox found a few places that serve halal-friendly foods.

KOMU 8