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MU offers training, protocol for active shooter situation

Stephi Smith • March 1, 2018

In response to the shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, MU has taken steps to inform students of proper methods to take in case of an active shooter. The Office of the Chancellor sent out an...

Columbia resident organizes rally in support of DACA recipients

Mawa Iqbal, Kate Seaman • March 1, 2018

Columbia resident Devin Grayson hosted the Rally for Dreamers Columbia/Mid-MO at the Boone County Courthouse Plaza on Feb. 25. More than 150 people came together to support the rights of DACA recipients....

One in 30,000: The woman who listens to the toughest stories for a living

Mawa Iqbal • March 1, 2018

Some days were better than others. Some days she would come home from work unfazed by her clients’ most harrowing stories of abuse and violence. Other days, she couldn’t help but periodically go to...

True/False merch is wearable art we have been waiting for

Eva Walker • March 1, 2018

Positioned in the heart of downtown Columbia, True/False Film Fest gives a fresh vibe and new energy to the area. It brings local color to an already eclectic and engaging community. However, one should...

How to make the most of the True/False Film Fest experience

Olivia Jackson • March 1, 2018

Starting March 1, the streets of downtown Columbia will be filled with music, dancing and art as people flock to experience all that True/False Film Fest has to offer. With so much to do and see, it’s...

The do’s and don’ts of attending True/False

Brooke Knappenberger • March 1, 2018

The True/False Film Fest transforms downtown Columbia into a sort of fantasy land with hundreds of filmmakers, artists, musicians and participants coming in from across the world. Whether you're a True/False...

What to watch at this year’s True/False Film Fest

Jesse Baalman • March 1, 2018

This year’s True/False Film Fest will debut several documentaries and welcome new artists from around the world. With over 40 films on the lineup, it also marks the return of filmmakers who have shown...

Parking and foot traffic tips for an easy True/False Film Festival

Siena DeBolt • February 28, 2018

It’s important to prepare to face the large crowd of people who come to Columbia for the annual True/False Film Festival, where attendance reached over 45,000 in 2015. Get to know parking and traffic...

Six eco-friendly steps for True/False moviegoers

Alexandra Sharp • February 28, 2018

As thousands of film lovers flock to the True/False Film Fest from March 1-4, Columbia’s environmental footprint grows overnight. This year’s [Green Mission](https://truefalse.org/about/mission) encourages...

New programs to expand MU research, creative activities and economic development

Regan Mertz • February 27, 2018

Chancellor Alexander Cartwright spoke about research, creative activities and economic development at his address in Monsanto Auditorium on Tuesday. Cartwright introduced many new programs to grow research...

MSA votes unanimously to remove large portion of Department of Student Activities from next year’s budget

Lauren Bishop • February 27, 2018

Members of the Missouri Students Association unanimously voted on Feb. 21 to move a majority of the Department of Student Activities outside of MSA jurisdiction. DSA resides in the executive branch of...

MU welcomes activist Janet Mock

Jane Mather-Glass • February 27, 2018

Janet Mock, an author, TV host and transgender activist, shared her wisdom with Columbia last Wednesday. She shared messages about gender, race, the value of community and her future plans. In a discussion...