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J-school approves ‘flexible credits’ for graduation

Ruth Serven • February 11, 2015

As college degrees become more expensive and careers in journalism more skill-intensive, the MU School of Journalism has decided to tweak its graduation requirements. School of Journalism faculty voted...

City Council may ban most plastic grocery bags

Libbye Tellor • February 11, 2015

“Paper or plastic?” might soon be an antiquated question in Columbia. An ordinance being considered by City Council would fine grocery and convenience stores $500 a day if they provide single-use...

After Ferguson, state lawmaker introduces special-prosecutor bill

Jennifer Prohov • February 11, 2015

After recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, and around the nation, Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill proposed by a Kansas City representative that would require a judge to appoint a special prosecutor...

V-Day dates gone terribly wrong

Mackenzie Altvater • February 10, 2015

Valentine’s Day is full of expectations, hopes and plans. Expensive reservations are made, small gifts are bought and chocolate is eaten with shameless enthusiasm. Whether the evening is planned carefully...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: The idiot’s guide to drinking alcohol

Ellise Verheyen • February 10, 2015

_Disclaimer: Grandma, don’t read this. Mom and Dad, viewer discretion is advised._ I like to think that my parents lied about the date of my birth. I like to think I’m too mature to only be 20 years...

Taylor’s Turntable: From The Quarrymen to the Lifetime Achievement Awards

Taylor Ysteboe • February 10, 2015

It’s the question to end all questions. The king of questions. The one question to rule them all. John Lennon or Paul McCartney? My answer? George Harrison. And this year, the Recording Academy agrees...

Pass the Popcorn: Nostalgic nautical nonsense

Caleb Bishop • February 10, 2015

I never thought that I would say these words, but SpongeBob’s second movie, “Sponge Out of Water,” is actually pretty good. It doesn’t try to reinvent SpongeBob by trying to make him edgy or important...

Aaron Scully finds home in theatre at MU

Dun Li • February 10, 2015

Aaron Scully, a graduate student working toward a doctorate in theatre, has a rather pure goal. “I want to make (theatre) my career, to do it for the rest of my life,” he said. “It’s been life-changing....

Beats and Eats: Mixing the wrong ingredient(s)

George Schramm • February 10, 2015

So when I first had this idea, I was really nervous about having to be negative. Don't get me wrong, I love how pessimistic and upset society is right now. If the smallest thing goes wrong, we take to...

Vet-school professor reaches continued success with Lameness Locator

Anna Sutterer • February 10, 2015

Kevin Keegan, an MU professor, equine surgeon, researcher and business owner, works from a small room with a single desk, two chairs, a computer and a filing cabinet. The fluorescent-lit room was once...

Dear Netflix: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ is a 90s must-watch

Elana Williams • February 10, 2015

Dear Netflix, (Must stop watching “Freaks and Geeks.” Must write column). Fade in on William McKinley High School, which shares its name with the school from “Glee.” You’ll indulge in a minute-long...

DIY Valentine’s Day card

Leah Thomas • February 10, 2015

Here’s a guide on how to make a cute, yet simple, card for your special someone. **Supplies:** – red paper (I used red cardstock) – letter stamps – black inkpad – scissors – glitter glue –...