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MU celebrates culture with 27th “India Nite”

Mariana Labbate • November 1, 2018

For 27 years now, MU’s Cultural Association of India has brought together “India Nite,” an annual event that showcases and celebrates the country’s heritage. Featured is a talent show that includes...

Trump is heading to Columbia for midterm rally

Ben Scott • October 30, 2018

President Donald Trump is coming to the Columbia Regional Airport for a rally centered around endorsing Josh Hawley, the Republican candidate running against Claire McCaskill, the incumbent senator. Many...

The Briefing: Midterm election proposals include medical marijuana, Clean Missouri Initiative and raising minimum wage

Caitlyn Rosen • October 30, 2018

Outside of voting for senators and state representatives, Missouri residents will be voting on several propositions and constitutional amendments during the midterm elections on Nov. 6. Here’s a preview...

Apple’s iOS 12.0 comes with a major glitch

Alex Wilson • October 29, 2018

Apple’s iOS 12 update dropped Sept. 17 and was a much needed stability patch for the older generation of iPhones. The patch came with a host of new content, including 70+ emojis, Group Facetime with...

MU Spooktacular ensures fun for all ages

Abby Werner • October 29, 2018

One of the many events leading up to Halloween at MU this year was Spooktacular, held in the Student Center on Oct. 24. The event featured all sorts of Halloween-related activities and was open to both...

Annual Howl-O-Ween event brings pet owners, pet lovers together

Skylar Laird • October 29, 2018

A parade of dogs and cats dressed as anything from superheroes to lobsters to bats walked c past. The crowd applauded each one delightedly at MU’s annual Howl-O-Ween event held by the Campus Activities...

MU graduate returns to Columbia to discuss debut novel, inspiration

Ben Wiche • October 29, 2018

Joanna Luloff, author and MU alum, spoke with Alexandra Socarides, MU English department chair, about her debut novel “Remind Me Again What Happened” at Skylark Bookshop on Oct. 25. The event was free...

Sony allows PS4 users to play Fortnite with Xbox, Switch

Alex Wilson • October 29, 2018

Fortnite is no doubt popular amongst gamers and non-gamers alike. Epic Games’ concept of battle royale struck a chord with many children, adults, casual gamers and hardcore players. No one foresaw the...

Dancing through life: a look into the visual artists of Marching Mizzou

Janae McKenzie • October 29, 2018

Marching alongside the instrumentalists, the dancers, twirlers and flag-bearers of the ensemble emphasize the performative aspect of Marching Mizzou. They provide a colorful and active visual component...

‘Follow JC Go’ — literally blessed

Bon Adamson • October 29, 2018

Are you a fan of “Pokémon GO,” Catholicism and the Spanish language? Somehow, I have the exact game for you. In what might be the most bizarre thing I've ever heard in my life, the Pope has given...

‘Burning’ simmers with mystery, rage

Abby Monteil • October 29, 2018

_This review contains spoilers for “Burning.”_ In the past few years alone, many films have centered around rage — at our society, at people we know and love, at our circumstances, at ourselves....

Citizen Jane Film Festival returns to Columbia for another year of celebrating female filmmakers

Megan Rubenstein • October 29, 2018

Women are wildly unrepresented in the film industry — the Citizen Jane Film Festival aims to change that. Founded at Stephens College in 2005, Citizen Jane “celebrates independent film by independent...