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MU School of Health Professions introduces traveling diversity library

Anne Clinkenbeard • October 5, 2017

MU’s School of Health Professions created a traveling library this summer, in collaboration with the dean’s Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity and Inclusion. The library focuses on educating staff and faculty...

Second annual State of Accessibility meeting highlights accessibility initiatives on campus

Stephi Smith • October 5, 2017

The Disability Center held its second annual State of Accessibility at MU meeting in order to highlight and publicly announce various initiatives regarding accessibility across campus Tuesday afternoon...

New student-owned businesses to open in Student Center

Clare Roth • October 5, 2017

New Missouri Student Unions Entrepreneurial Program businesses are opening soon in the Student Center. This year, Black Honey Bee Cosmetics will open adjacent to US Bank, while Land to Luna will open online...

The Foo Fighters top the Billboard 200 with their larger-than-life new album, _Concrete and Gold_

Laura Miserez • October 5, 2017

Acclaimed rock ensemble the Foo Fighters released their ninth studio album, _Concrete and Gold_, on Sept. 15. The album has already claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. It is the band’s first...

Leon Bridges appeals to all ages at Roots N Blues

Madi McVan • October 4, 2017

Columbia, Missouri, does not deserve Leon Bridges. Nobody deserves Leon Bridges. Bridges headlined Saturday’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival lineup, capping off the day with ‘60s-style soul and swing...

St. Louis native Pokey LaFarge delivered lively performance at Roots N Blues

Olivia Jackson • October 4, 2017

Hailing from St. Louis, Pokey LaFarge took the stage at Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival on Saturday to perform a set filled with character and classic folk music. Known for his lively music and quirky aesthetic,...

Band of Horses left Roots N Blues audience nostalgic and entertained

Olivia Jackson • October 4, 2017

A household name in the world of indie-rock music, Band of Horses made its Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival debut Saturday. With widely popular songs such as “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love...

Gaga: Five Foot Two gives major insight into the personal life of Lady Gaga

Brooke Knappenberger • October 4, 2017

In her Netflix documentary, Stefani Germanotta, more popularly known as Lady Gaga, gives viewers an in-depth look at her personal life leading up to her performance at the 2017 Super Bowl. From her emotional...

Bottle Rockets talk music streaming, the simplicity of life

Clare Roth • October 4, 2017

Brian Henneman has been listening to Marshall Crenshaw since “back in the ‘80s when MTV sucked so hard, he was the only thing I liked.” This past Saturday, he performed with him at the Roots N Blues...

The Mavericks add Latin sound to classic country at Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival

Anna Sirianni • October 4, 2017

If you've never watched a fully grown man rock out in the front row of a concert while wearing a Gateway Arch-themed balloon hat with two more balloon animals stacked on top, you probably are in the majority...

Asian American Association and Association of Latin@ American Students join to educate students on DACA and immigration

Tristen Rouse • October 4, 2017

The Asian American Association and the Association of Latin@ American Students collaborated for an event Thursday night, working to educate MU students about immigration and DACA policy. The presentation...

MSA members to collect students’ opinions on enforcing current smoking policy

Caitlyn Rosen • October 4, 2017

A grant presented to the Sinclair School of Nursing by the American Cancer Society prompted the Missouri Students Association to recommend stricter enforcement of the university smoking policy. An ad...