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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...

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...

The Schwag is bringing good vibes to CoMo

Corin Cesaric • August 29, 2015

The Schwag has been together for 24 years and has played over 3,000 shows, so there is no doubt that CoMo has a well-experienced band coming their way and plenty of good vibes as well. The Schwag is a...

MU Administrators haven’t reviewed graduate satisfaction data in 12 years

Brian Consiglio • August 28, 2015

Faculty Council met Thursday to discuss issues surrounding graduate student health insurance. Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, Vice Provost Garnett Stokes and Leona Rubin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate...

Journalism students question safety after on-air shooting

Allyson Sherwin • August 28, 2015

MU journalism students questioned their safety Wednesday morning after two WDBJ7 journalists were shot dead this morning on live television. Former WDBJ employee Vester Flanagan was the primary suspect....

Breaking Grad: Part 1

Michael Cali • August 27, 2015

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Graduate walkout only the beginning

Quinn Malloy • August 27, 2015

Eric O. Scott, a third-year doctoral student in English, couldn’t contain himself. It would be another 27 minutes until the smattering of red shirts between and around the Columns would swell into an...

MU reaches largest total enrollment in school history

Taylor Blatchford • August 27, 2015

Undocumented immigrants facing tuition hike

Bryanna Leach • August 26, 2015

Two MU students are facing a tuition increase of nearly $15,000 this year after a small word change in a Missouri budget bill. The students, who are undocumented immigrants living in Missouri, will be...