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Increase in applications could lead to higher enrollment

Jacob Horton • February 13, 2018

Freshman applications at MU have risen 16.8 percent in comparison with last year’s numbers at this time, according to an MU News Bureau press release. Christian Basi, director of the MU News Bureau,...

Casting picks for X-Men’s first movie under Marvel Studios

Jay Encina • February 13, 2018

Disney and Marvel announced last year they re-acquired the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises from 20th Century Fox. Fans all over the world buzzed about the acquisition. People have salivated...

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos sued for weakening Title IX policies

Melina Psihountas • February 13, 2018

Title IX of the United States Department of Labor’s Education Amendments states that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits...

Environmental Leadership Office merges under MU’s Sustainability Office

Jacob Robinson • February 13, 2018

The Sustainability Office has absorbed the Environmental Leadership Office in an attempt to divert confusion and keep focus on the mission of both offices. “It’s confusing to everybody, and it has...

Board of Curators approves renaming of New Hall after African-American journalist Lucile Bluford

Lauren Wilcox • February 12, 2018

Earlier this month, the UM System Board of Curators decided unanimously to rename New Hall after influential Kansas City journalist Lucile Bluford. Bluford earned her undergraduate degree from the University...

General assemblies of GSA and GPC vote on resolutions to modify merger proposal

Mawa Iqbal • February 11, 2018

The Graduate Professional Council discussed and voted on specific resolutions to the proposal that would dissolve the Graduate Student Association into GPC during its General Assembly meeting Feb. 6. As...

Hippo Campus shared its unique indie rock at The Blue Note on Feb. 3

Jane Mather-Glass • February 11, 2018

Hippo Campus faced a sea of enthusiastic fans at The Blue Note on Friday night. “Is this Missouri?” singer Jake Luppen asked. His question was met with screams and cheers from the crowd. “This is...

‘2 Dope Queens’ puts a new take on what it means to be a podcaster

Siena DeBolt • February 11, 2018

In a new four-part special from HBO, the comedy podcasters Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson of “2 Dope Queens” trade their typical studio setting for the Kings Theater in Brooklyn. The duo combines...

‘Stranger Things’-themed dinner paints Campus Dining Services in new light

Katie Harff • February 11, 2018

If you have used or are currently using a dining plan at MU, you know how easy it is to get sick of the food. But what if I told you that I used my swipes to eat St. Louis-style ribs and smoked salmon? Last...

Free tax prep services offered to students, faculty and community members by MU Extension

Tashfia Parvez • February 11, 2018

MU Extension is running Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites to help students, faculty members and Columbia residents prepare their tax return forms for free. This year, the VITA services are being offered...

Representatives hold legislative forum, address higher education funding

Natasha Vyhovsky • February 10, 2018

The Columbia Public Library and the League of Women Voters held their annual Legislative Night on Thursday in the library’s Friends Room. Five members of the Missouri State Legislature spoke to a group...

Joseph Sell named new BEC chair

Caitlyn Rosen • February 10, 2018

Joseph Sell was confirmed as the new chair of the Missouri Students Association Board of Elections Commissioners in full Senate on Feb. 7. His confirmation comes after former chair Jessica Dennis resigned...