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Film review: Sean Baker’s ‘The Florida Project’

Jesse Baalman • February 20, 2018

As a child, it is impossible to comprehend the world as adults do. This truth is the nutshell of Hal Roach’s _Our Gang_ short films and their feature-length adaptation, _The Little Rascals_. While those...

Step up your meditation game the right way

Megan Oosthuizen • February 20, 2018

Before I tried meditation, I assumed it was reserved for granola moms and hippies who lived in communes. I couldn’t see the benefit of just sitting still and letting out the occasional “om” like...

MU theatre department’s ‘The Green Duck Lounge’ connects past and present

Hannah McFadden • February 18, 2018

Kansas City playwright Michelle Tyrene Johnson brought her play “The Green Duck Lounge” to the Mizzou New Play Series in February 2017. Now, “The Green Duck Lounge” is being performed in the MU...

MU Counseling Center hosts ‘Dating in the U.S.’ seminar to explain national dating customs

Stephi Smith • February 17, 2018

The MU Counseling Center directed a “Dating in the U.S.” seminar on Feb. 14 in Memorial Union. The seminar was held for international students to get a better understanding of dating culture in the...

MU task force recommends inactivation, consolidation and investment for academic programs

Lauren Clerc • February 16, 2018

The first stage of MU’s academic program review has ended, with the university releasing a final report on Jan. 25. This report details recommendations made by the Task Force on Academic Program Analysis,...

Review: ‘The Shape of Water’ is a mythical antidote for modern times

Jesse Baalman • February 15, 2018

In the midst of the Cold War in 1962, before John F. Kennedy’s death and Vietnam disillusionment kicked in, America still dreamed of the future. It was a time of invention, modernization and, of course,...

Here are the spring trends you’ll see everywhere

Brooke Knappenberger • February 15, 2018

Unfortunately, the groundhog predicted another six weeks of winter, which means another six weeks of trudging around campus in parkas and Ugg boots. However, now would be a great time to update your warm-weather...

How to be surrounded by belief

Eva Walker • February 15, 2018

Walking down Rollins Street on a crisp, clear January Monday, I find my thoughts wandering toward the events on the previous morning. The hotel ballroom, the extensive range of musicians playing catchy...

2018 Renewable Energy Report shows Columbia Water & Light meeting renewable energy goals

Evan Ochsner • February 14, 2018

The city of Columbia generated 15.7 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in 2017, meeting the mandated target of 15 percent. This target was approved by a 2004 voter mandate that requires...

MU Socialists holds meeting to organize against Gov. Greitens’ proposed cuts to higher education funding

Mawa Iqbal • February 14, 2018

Attendees at MU Socialists’ Feb. 12 meeting in Middlebush Hall discussed ways to demonstrate against Gov. Greitens’ proposed budget cuts to higher education spending. The meeting was held three weeks...

Students’ business turns video games into tool for youth development

Galen Bacharier • February 14, 2018

Most students’ video game experiences take place in their dorm rooms or apartments with close friends. Juniors Ben Brooks and Joe Chee have something different in mind with their business Ukatsu: a youth...

Columbia hotspots offer Valentine’s Day specials

Charly Buchanan • February 13, 2018

Whether you’re looking for a nice spot to take your significant other on Valentine’s Day or just a place to treat yourself, check out this list of local restaurants and bars that’ll make your day...