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The Oscars: Six of the biggest nomination snubs

Megan Altschul, Rachel Pickett • January 31, 2019

_This column contains spoilers for “First Reformed,” “Eighth Grade,” “Annihilation,” “Widows” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.”_ When the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were...

James Blake’s ‘Assume Form’ is him at his most sincere, heartfelt

Jacob Luebbert • January 31, 2019

James Blake’s ability to combine wildly different genres into cohesive songs is the most unique aspect of his work. Blake’s powerful vocals and immense knowledge of different production styles allowed...

Documentary to premiere in the U.S. as part of MU’s Black History Month

Claire Wilkins, Lina Simpkins • January 30, 2019

MU plans to premiere a documentary that explores the life of Cuban cultural figure Natalia Bolívar as a start to its Black History Month festivities. MU’s showing of “The Many Natalia Bolívar: Art,...

MSA uses ‘one-time’ funding to increase feminine hygiene products’ accessibility around campus

Zainie Qureshi • January 30, 2019

The Missouri Students Association plans to implement a $2,500 initiative this semester to increase feminine hygiene product accessibility in bathrooms across campus. The money comes from Bill 58-14, which...

The Briefing: BEC announces election dates, MSA proposes pre-law diversity conference sponsorship

Ethan Brown • January 30, 2019

The Missouri Students Association senate is considering a bill that would partially sponsor a diversity conference hosted by MU’s Black Pre-Law Student Association. Bill 58-18 suggests $2,500 in sponsorship...

CoMo Shorts celebrates Missouri films and filmmakers

Claudia Khaw • January 29, 2019

High schooler and singer-songwriter Piper Page’s voice filled Fretboard Coffee on Friday evening, inviting and soulful. By the time Page finished her performance, the coffee shop had run out of seating,...

Experts examine MU’s nutritional impact on new students

Allison Sawyer • January 29, 2019

Several nutritional experts at MU have noticed a change in diet when it comes to freshmen entering a university. They find that the limited accessibility to foods outside of campus dining as well as the...

Social Justice Symposium gathers MU community to discuss belonging

Mariana Labbate • January 29, 2019

This year’s annual Social Justice Symposium on Jan. 26, put together by MU students and faculty, reached a record attendance of over 100 people. The one-day conference was created in 2012 and it gathers...

Local choirs come together to support enrichment of young women of color

Ben Wiche • January 29, 2019

Four choirs became one to celebrate unity at the fourth annual benefit concert on Saturday, Jan. 26. The concert was held by the Missouri United Methodist Church in support of The Black & Brown Opportunity...

“Lysistrata” kicks off Guerl-rilla Theatre’s first season

Skylar Laird • January 29, 2019

Standing in front of a small stage, Meg Phillips Crespy, artistic director and founder of Guerl-rilla Theatre, looked out upon a full house at Talking Horse Productions. When she created the all-female...

10th annual Agroforestry Symposium solidifies the relationship between research innovation, entrepreneurship

Adele Du • January 29, 2019

The 10th annual UMCA Agroforestry Symposium will take place at the Bond Life Sciences Center on Jan. 30 and 31. The symposium is free and open to the public. The symposium was founded by the Center for...

MU Health Sciences launches new Ph.D. program

Wicker Perlis • January 29, 2019

Starting this August, MU students will be able to pursue a Ph.D. in health and rehabilitation science. The new program, a part of the School of Health Professions Department of Health Sciences, was approved...