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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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MU Law continues pro bono estate planning program

Wicker Perlis January 27, 2019

The MU School of Law has announced that it will be continuing the Mizzou Law Pro Bono Estate Planning Program in 2019. The program, which is a partnership with the MU Family Impact Center, allows Boone...

Planned Parenthood group continues push for on-campus emergency contraceptives

Zainie Qureshi January 24, 2019

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mizzou has received more than 1,000 signatures on its Plan B petition in an effort to pass a bill and gain support from MSA. PPAM has organized a Plan B petition to acquire...

The briefing: MSA senate plans on implementing free feminine hygiene products, new speaker series this semester

The briefing: MSA senate plans on implementing free feminine hygiene products, new speaker series this semester

Ben Scott January 24, 2019

MSA senate plans to continue a collection of projects that began last semester. The first project is a TED Talk inspired conference, where they hope to have their first speaker next fall. MSA senate aims...

The University of Missouri Police Department opens investigation into the death of an MU student

Emily Wolf January 23, 2019

The University of Missouri Police Department has opened an investigation following the death of an MU student. The investigation was announced in a news release from MUPD. Junior Boston Perry was found...

Cinema director Barbie Banks seeks to take Ragtag Cinema in new direction.

Cinema director Barbie Banks seeks to take Ragtag Cinema in new direction.

Ben Wiche January 22, 2019

Ragtag Cinema hired Barbie Banks as its new cinema director late last November. While she previously worked as the director of Citizen Jane Film Festival for three years, Banks has also been a long term...

MU a cappella groups prepare for ICCA quarterfinals

MU a cappella groups prepare for ICCA quarterfinals

Mariana Labbate January 22, 2019

The Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is the only global competition for college a cappella groups. This year’s Midwest quarterfinals will take place on Feb. 9 at Missouri...

Hulu and Netflix release competing documentaries on failed Fyre Festival

Hulu and Netflix release competing documentaries on failed Fyre Festival

Janae McKenzie January 22, 2019

Streaming giants Hulu and Netflix each released documentaries on the failed Fyre Festival during the week of Jan. 14. While they cover the same event, the films take different approaches in tone. Fyre...

“Hacky sack guy” sets record, students show support

“Hacky sack guy” sets record, students show support

Laura Evans January 22, 2019

Despite the rain, members of the MU community gathered at Speakers Circle on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. to celebrate Derrick Fogle, 55, and his new world record. Fogle, commonly known to the MU community...

Partial shutdown complicates financial aid process, research grants

Partial shutdown complicates financial aid process, research grants

Ethan Brown January 22, 2019

MU has experienced slight disruptions in research funding and financial aid since the start of the U.S. government partial shutdown. The lack of funding for some governmental agencies has halted processes...

Hundreds gather at Missouri Theatre for third annual Solidarity March

Hundreds gather at Missouri Theatre for third annual Solidarity March

Adele Du January 22, 2019

The third annual Mid-Missouri Solidarity March and Rally took place on Jan. 19 as one of the sister events of the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. This year’s major theme was unity moving forward. In...

Oscar Predictions 2019: What Movies Will Win?

Jesse Baalman January 21, 2019

Best Picture There is no frontrunner for Best Picture this year. There’s many reasons to believe why one movie could win over the other, but none are wholly convincing. Right now, “Roma” is on top...

Ginny Ramseyer Winter emphasizes importance of healthy body image, possibility of VR sex education

Ginny Ramseyer Winter emphasizes importance of healthy body image, possibility of VR sex education

Audrey Roloff January 18, 2019

Often times, due to popular media, body image can be distorted and turned into an impractical view of one’s self worth, functionality and capability. Ginny Ramseyer Winter, Ph.D., assistant professor...