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Millennial Manners: The college student’s guide to a practical resolution do-over

Millennial Manners: The college student’s guide to a practical resolution do-over

Ben Jarzombek January 19, 2017

Ah, “new year, new you,” right? Wrong. We both know you probably aren’t going to stick to that resolution you made. Maybe you’ve already thrown in the towel. You’re going to “get fit?” I’ll...

CPD chief responds to allegations of racial profiling

CPD chief responds to allegations of racial profiling

Sam Forbes January 18, 2017

In the midst of allegations that the Columbia Police Department has racially profiled citizens, Chief Ken Burton continues to be unclear about his views on the issue. Last year, a report from the Missouri...

Community support helps Cafe Berlin recover from break-in

Community support helps Cafe Berlin recover from break-in

Libby Stanford January 18, 2017

Local businesses and community members donated goods and their time Sunday to help downtown restaurant Cafe Berlin get back on its feet after an overnight break-in left it with few supplies and around...

G#’s Musical Radar: The xx release their most eclectic album yet

G#’s Musical Radar: The xx release their most eclectic album yet

Grant Sharples January 17, 2017

Indie pop trio The xx first caught everyone’s attention in 2009 with the release of its eponymous debut LP. Singles like “Intro,” “Islands” and “Crystalised” were everywhere. Fans were impressed...

MU chancellor search to be conducted by 22-member committee

MU chancellor search to be conducted by 22-member committee

Kyle LaHucik December 31, 2016

MSA President Sean Earl will be the only undergraduate student representative on the MU chancellor search committee, which was announced Dec. 29 in a UM System [press release](https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/news/leadership_news/122916_news)....

Blast from the past: How 2016 reflected movements and trends from American history

Blast from the past: How 2016 reflected movements and trends from American history

Sarah Hallam December 29, 2016

For many, 2016 was a year of firsts. This year saw the first female U.S. presidential candidate [win a major political party’s nomination](http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-officially-becomes-first-female-to-win-major-party-nomination-1469572814),...

What ‘gratitudes’ are, and why you should try them

What ‘gratitudes’ are, and why you should try them

Katherine White December 28, 2016

If you’re into agendas, stationery or journaling, you’ve probably run into the word ‘gratitudes’ while scouring for the best 2017 planner. This trend in the list-loving world appears as [full-fledged...

B’s Bit: The unwanted holiday guest (and I’m not talking about fruitcake)

Bianca Rodriguez December 20, 2016

_**“My best friend is bringing her boyfriend home for the holidays. I already met him at Thanksgiving, and I don’t like him at all. What should I do? Should I tell her what I think?”**_ I also had...

Look around, look around: ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ blows us all away

Look around, look around: ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ blows us all away

Nancy Coleman December 17, 2016

I listened to _The Hamilton Mixtape_ for the first time the same way I listened to _Hamilton._ Start from the top. Let the first song catch your attention. Let the second song make your heart beat a little...

Column: Why the 2016 Jingle Bell Run was a run to remember

Column: Why the 2016 Jingle Bell Run was a run to remember

Rashi Shrivastava December 13, 2016

What does it take to run 3.2 miles in a nose-freezing, face-numbing winter morning? A fiery passion for a noble cause. On Dec. 10, the deserted streets of Columbia saw this passion ignite in the form...

Blue Note to hold Mad Men Holiday Soiree

Blue Note to hold Mad Men Holiday Soiree

Clare Roth December 10, 2016

A big band orchestra is playing Rat-Pack-era classics, the bar is serving Gin Gimlets and people all around you are sporting patterned, colorful clothing. This may sound like the 1960s, but it’s this...

The “nice list” of ugly Christmas sweaters in Columbia

The “nice list” of ugly Christmas sweaters in Columbia

Nat Kaemmerer December 10, 2016

One of the best parts of the Christmas season is the ugly sweaters. They’re so ugly, and in some cases just completely over the top, but you can’t help but love them. Entire parties during the holiday...