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MUPD adopts bomb-sniffing dog

Elane Edwards • September 1, 2015

MU Police Department’s new bomb sniffing dog, Brass, is throwing MU students a bone. MUPD adopted Brass so it can respond to bomb threats more efficiently and confirm whether there are any explosive...

The Blue Note expands from concerts to movies with Brew ‘n View series

Tessa Weinberg • September 1, 2015

There won’t be any mosh pits at this new Blue Note event, but rather than singing along with your favorite band, you can shout out your favorite movie quotes with a drink in hand at the Brew ‘n View...

Gravity: CoMo’s first Apple repair shop now open downtown

Amanda Battmer • September 1, 2015

Settled under a crisp white awning in the middle of East Walnut Street is Columbia’s brand-spanking new, tech mastermind headquarters: Gravity. Gravity is a business focused on computer and technology...

International scholars take a seat in the Bike Share Program

Morgan Jenkins • September 1, 2015

A week after the three-year anniversary of the Bike Share Program, the organization celebrates another milestone: international scholars can now check out bikes through the Asian Affairs Center. Those...

Summer conferences helped MSA learn about diversity and sexual assault prevention

Neeti Butala • September 1, 2015

Members of the Missouri Students Association attended two leadership conferences over the summer. After attending the President’s Leadership Summit and Project InSiGht, they were able to bring back...

Student feedback prompts installation of individual seating in Student Center

Emily Gallion • September 1, 2015

Because of the 18,000 visitors who pass through the Student Center each day, Student Union administrators have to work constantly to find new ways to maximize the space. Last fall, the Missouri Students...

ThreadBare, a gender-neutral consignment shop, tackles identity issues with affordable clothes

Manyun Zou • September 1, 2015

After one year and two months of preparation, ThreadBare, a gender-neutral clothing consignment store, opened on the main floor of the Student Center on Aug. 26. ThreadBare is a part of the Missouri Student...

Women in Media advocates for equality in the media industry

Tess Vrbin • September 1, 2015

Last spring, a group of women on campus came to a disappointing realization. Despite having a renowned journalism school, MU lacked an organization dedicated to women in the media industry. After discussing...

New Dean Loboa hopes to continue trend of growth for MU College of Engineering

Thomas Oide • September 1, 2015

During the 20-year tenure of former Dean James Thompson, the College of Engineering saw its enrollment more than double and its research and education programs in bioengineering, computer science and information...

IFC bans hard liquor in fraternity houses

Tess Vrbin • September 1, 2015

Last June, the Fraternity Alumni Consortium proposed a stringent set of rules for Greek Life, one of which was the restriction of alcohol in fraternity houses to nothing stronger than beer. On Aug. 31,...

24-hr theater fest pushes playwrights

Lauren Langdon • September 1, 2015

Spiders, cauldrons and Ouija boards. Oh my! There are two months until Halloween, but you wouldn’t know that from the haunting vibes in Corner Playhouse this past Saturday. “We had a theme this...

Plant sciences professor discusses drones in future of agriculture

Nicholas Simon • August 30, 2015

Professor William Wiebold delivered a speech on the future of drones in agriculture at the Reynolds Alumni Center on Aug. 29. Professor Wiebold works in the plant sciences department in the College of...