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MSA Senate unanimously passes supportive LBC resolution

Neeti Butala October 7, 2015

The Missouri Students Association Senate unanimously passed Resolution 55-06 in support of the Legion of Black Collegians on Oct. 7 in response to the [racist incident](https://twitter.com/MizzouLBC/status/651053968483704832)...

Building names reveal racial disparities

Building names reveal racial disparities

The Residence Halls Association is currently choosing names for two new residence halls that will be built in the Dobbs area. This year, RHA will choose the name for Building 1 (rebuilt from Jones Hall,...

Talent Competition Kicks Off Homecoming Week

Talent Competition Kicks Off Homecoming Week

Brittani Langland October 6, 2015

Before sororities and fraternities took to the Jesse Hall stage for the annual Homecoming Talent competition, Homecoming Director Kelsey Denker addressed the racist incident that occurred across the road...

MUPD identifies suspect in racist incident at Traditions Plaza

Elane Edwards October 6, 2015

The MU Police Department identified the person who allegedly disrupted the Legion of Black Collegians 2015 Homecoming Royalty Court rehearsal on [Sunday night](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/10/5/lbc-homecoming-royalty-harassed-traditions-plaza/),...

“Study hall” demonstration calls for more administrative action against racism

Emily Gallion October 6, 2015

At various times during the “study hall” protest at Jesse Hall, one of the leaders of the protest would yell out “ashay,” a word commonly said during Kwanzaa, to which the assembled would reply...

Organizations show support of Legion of Black Collegians

Allyson Sherwin October 6, 2015

The racially charged harassment endured by the Legion of Black Collegians 2015 Homecoming Court at Traditions Plaza is not being ignored by MU campus organizations. The Missouri Students Association,...

Homecoming parade brings traditions each year

Elane Edwards October 6, 2015

On Oct. 10, Rollins Street will be filled with students, community members and faculty ready to celebrate MU’s 104th Homecoming at the annual parade. “It’s one of my favorite days of the year, for...

Show Me: What have MU’s notable been up to?

Alyssa Bessasparis October 6, 2015

Since graduating, notable former MU students have pursued careers in a variety of fields including acting, coaching and various forms of journalism. ####Brad Pitt Now-famed actor Brad Pitt enrolled at...

Tigers come together in service for homecoming

Tigers come together in service for homecoming

Blair Korte October 6, 2015

Every year, MU Homecoming hosts a blood drive and a food drive. Over 15,000 lives will benefit from the blood drive and over 223,000 pounds of food were donated this year. ####The Blood Drive Although...

Homecoming Grand Marshals honored for contributions to university

Homecoming Grand Marshals honored for contributions to university

Waverly Colville October 6, 2015

Each year, MU honors distinguished alumni to serve as the Homecoming Grand Marshals. This year, the university will kick off the [Mizzou: Our Time to Lead](http://www.giving.missouri.edu/s/1002/giving/index.aspx?sid=1002&gid=165&pgid=5479&crid=0&calpgid=5258&calcid=9842)...

The secret behind pomping: from pieces of tissue paper to the decorated boards

Claire Schwark October 6, 2015

Hundreds of people flock to Greektown during Campus Decorations each fall to witness the unveiling of the secret that Greek houses have hidden for months: their famous pomp boards. MU’s Greek community...

MU alum Sheryl Crow to perform at the Homecoming concert

MU alum Sheryl Crow to perform at the Homecoming concert

Hannah Britton October 6, 2015

A former sorority member, Summer Welcome leader, Homecoming Steering Committee member and famous classic rock and country singer is making her way back to her former home at MU. Sheryl Crow is returning...