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Former MU School of Medicine dean reinstated following resignation

Former MU School of Medicine dean reinstated following resignation

Claire Mitzel February 18, 2016

Interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced Thursday in an email that Dr. Patrice Delafontaine has been reinstated as the dean of the School of Medicine, effective immediately. Delafontaine resigned in September...

The stories of two Israeli soldiers

The stories of two Israeli soldiers

Jessi Dodge February 18, 2016

Correction: Only Sagie currently remains in the reserves. The two travel around the United States teaching about the history of the conflict in Israel and how it relates to what is going on today. The...

Mizzou Stream Team to hold outdoor clean-up events at local waterways

Mizzou Stream Team to hold outdoor clean-up events at local waterways

Annabel Ames February 18, 2016

In a one-mile stretch of the Grindstone Creek Trail, Mizzou Stream Team members found rusted metal poles, a machete and an entire desktop computer. Junior Kevin Tosie, a project leader for Mizzou Stream...

Fashionably Late: Grammys fashion for the future

February 18, 2016

The Grammys are known for outlandish red carpet looks. J. Lo in her iconic plunging Versace dress walked the carpet at the 2000 Grammys. Rihanna’s “loofah” gown was one of the more out-there looks...

Kanye’s holy album is wholly genius

Bruno Vernaschi February 18, 2016

From the moment you throw on Kanye West’s “The Life of Pablo,” you know what you’re getting yourself into. It’s a Kanye album. There’s absolutely no possibility of it being a bust. Sure, there’s...

Residential Life considers new flat fee for laundry

Residential Life considers new flat fee for laundry

Lauren Wortman February 18, 2016

Room and board fees for students living in residence halls could soon include a flat fee estimated around $100 for laundry charges, according to the UM System Board of Curators’ [fiscal year 2017 report](https://board.um.umsystem.edu/February%2045%202016%20Board%20of%20Curators%20Meeting/07%20Finance/02%20-%20ACTION%201%20-%20FY17%20Student%20Housing%20and%20Dining%20Rates%20-%20UM%20-%20combined.pdf). The...

Top moments from the MSA Special Election debate

Top moments from the MSA Special Election debate

The new batch of candidates for Missouri Students Association president and vice president gave a glimpse of their plans Thursday night during a debate co-hosted by the Board of Elections Commissioners...

Joint Committee on Education demands more decisive university leadership

February 18, 2016

The Joint Committee on Education was called to order at 7 p.m. last night to discuss ongoing issues within the UM System after months of sparring with the legislature. The committee, chaired by Rep. David...

Bingeworthy/Cringeworthy: Samantha Bee provides a much-needed dose of outrage into late night

Bingeworthy/Cringeworthy: Samantha Bee provides a much-needed dose of outrage into late night

Jack Howland February 18, 2016

The visceral — and correct — response to a Samantha Bee-helmed late night show is that it’s a relief to finally have a woman crashing the sausage fest. “Vanity Fair” inadvertently ignited a discussion...

Boone County is in ‘an elevated fire danger’ through this weekend

Manyun Zou February 17, 2016

Some Missouri areas, including Boone County, are under “an elevated fire danger” threat through this upcoming weekend, according to a news release from the Boone County Fire Protection District. Western...

FAQs about voting in the primaries

Max Fillion February 17, 2016

**What is an open primary? What am I voting for?** Missouri is using the open primary system this year. In an open primary, any registered voter may vote for candidates of either party, regardless of their...

Bound to entertain fans and newcomers, Deadpool delivers

Bound to entertain fans and newcomers, Deadpool delivers

Daniel Flood February 17, 2016

I never thought I’d say this, but thank God for Ryan Reynolds. Because of him and a few other brave producers, audiences get a chance to see a breath of fresh air in an aging superhero genre. “Deadpool”...