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_Wonder Woman_ and memes among best Halloween costumes this year

Ashley Dorf October 25, 2017

With new TV shows and movies, changes in politics and the evolution of the internet come the frontrunners for Halloween costumes for 2017. These five costume concepts are sure to be popular picks this...

‘The Departure’ shows the life of a Buddhist priest who works with people grappling with their suicidal thoughts

‘The Departure’ shows the life of a Buddhist priest who works with people grappling with their suicidal thoughts

Olivia Jackson October 25, 2017

In _The Departure_, a documentary directed by Lana Wilson, audiences are given a unique look into the life of a reformed party boy who became a Buddhist priest and now counsels people grappling with suicidal...

MU’s School of Social Work receives $1.8 million grant to support integrated behavioral studies

Tatyana Monnay October 25, 2017

The Schools of Social Work at MU and UM-St. Louis received a $1.8 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. “The grant is a workforce training grant,” grant training director...

Homecoming 2017 photo gallery

Homecoming 2017 photo gallery

Jacob Moscovitch October 25, 2017

The 106th annual homecoming featured tailgates, decorations and a parade.

Snail Mail brings emotion and charm to Cafe Berlin

Snail Mail brings emotion and charm to Cafe Berlin

Jane Mather-Glass October 24, 2017

Snail Mail, Shady Bug and It’s Me: Ross took the stage at Cafe Berlin last Friday for a show presented by CoMo Girls Rock!. The three bands provided a variety of styles while still creating a cohesive...

This Halloween, avoid a culturally appropriated costumes

Sarah Haselhorst October 24, 2017

Halloween embraces the abnormal — it encourages unhealthy habits, happily evokes terror and suggests temporarily disowning your identity. And while it is a celebration that disregards some societal standards,...

The Citizen Jane Film Festival brings female film directors to the forefront

The Citizen Jane Film Festival brings female film directors to the forefront

Sarah Haselhorst October 24, 2017

For decades, women have been underrepresented in the film industry. Only 3.4 percent of film directors were female in 2016, according to NPR. Women only fill 28.7 percent of all speaking roles in films,...

MU doctoral nursing student is first to become fellow of national academy before graduating

Morgan Smith October 23, 2017

Doctoral nursing student Sharon Van Wicklin knew she would become a nurse when she was in high school at the end of 1960s. She was a candy striper at the Adventist Hospital in Simi Valley, California,...

Greek house decorations celebrate the beginning of MU’s 106th Homecoming weekend

Greek house decorations celebrate the beginning of MU’s 106th Homecoming weekend

Michael Wilmarth October 23, 2017

In yards and parking lots around MU’s Greek houses, decorative plywood boards hung from scaffolding high above the crowds in Greektown, fixed with lights and moving parts to assist in the skits performed...

A look inside Homecoming at Mark Twain Residence Hall

Paige Williams October 23, 2017

No matter who you are, or where you live in Columbia, Homecoming is a big deal. Everyone, to some degree, is involved. Whether they are helping make decorations or attending the game to cheer on the Tigers,...

Sandy from Plaza to retire in early November

Sandy from Plaza to retire in early November

Skyler Rossi October 23, 2017

Anyone who has gone to Plaza 900 knows who Sandy Cunningham, or simply “Sandy from Plaza,” is. And chances are she knows who you are, too. Recognized by her uniform, her brooch of the day on the right...

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Stephi Smith October 22, 2017

The second candidate for the College of Arts and Science dean, Jeffrey Roberts, a chemistry professor at Purdue University, visited campus Thursday for an open forum. Roberts has worked at public universities...