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Harvard professor presents about racial democracy in Cuba

Waverly Colville • February 7, 2015

Harvard University Professor Alejandro de la Fuente gave a presentation called “Racial Democracy: Lessons from the Cuban Revolution” on Friday evening as part of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Visitors...

Social Justice Symposium brings discussion of advocacy and activism for social change

Waverly Colville • February 7, 2015

The theme for the fourth annual Social Justice Symposium, a one-day conference to discuss and spread awareness of social justice issues at MU, was “Tools for Change: Awareness, Advocacy and Activism.” The...

Recap: First day of Curators February meeting

Taylor Blatchford, Quinn Malloy • February 6, 2015

Tuition increases and new Title IX procedures were two of the several topics discussed at the UM System Board of Curators’ meeting at MU on Thursday. ####Tuition and fees [Tuition increases were approved...

Curators discuss ‘year of the student,’ improving campus

Taylor Blatchford • February 6, 2015

Board of Curators Chairman Don Cupps’ focus for the Friday meeting of the board was on the “year of the student” theme for 2015. His report to the board touched on five issues affecting students...

MU says ‘Not Anymore’ to sexual assault

Taylor Blatchford • February 6, 2015

Every MU student will soon be expected to complete an online training aimed at preventing future sexual assaults. The program, entitled “Not Anymore,” will educate students on topics including sexual...

Move that Bus successful, buses moved from Hitt Street to Tiger Plaza

Waverly Colville • February 5, 2015

A 2012 city ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council that took effect last fall raised some concern from members of the student body. Ordinance 21390 Section 14-180 moved the location where private...

Tuition, fees to increase system-wide

Quinn Malloy • February 5, 2015

Several increases to MU’s student tuition and supplemental fees were approved by the UM System Board of Curators during its meeting at MU on Thursday. ####Tuition increases Nonresident undergraduates...

Curators approve Title IX procedures amendments

Taylor Blatchford • February 5, 2015

New regulations to handle discrimination complaints against MU faculty and staff members were approved by the UM System Board of Curators by a unanimous vote Thursday. The changes primarily address Title...

Roomies 101

Rachel Phillips • February 4, 2015

Students are already hunting for the perfect place to call home for the 2015-16 school year. But more importantly, they are deciding with whom they are going to share that home. The prospect of sharing...

Yes, downtown infrastructure is still a problem

Marlee Baldridge • February 4, 2015

Columbia’s growth over the last several years is evident from heavier traffic, more downtown apartments and a new high school. The increase in downtown development (Brookside Apartments, the Lofts at...

New South Providence clinic aims to treat 100,000 its first year

Emily Brehe • February 4, 2015

The new [South Providence Medical Park](http://www.muhealth.org/south-providence/) clinic hopes to treat around 100,000 patients in its first year of operation, according to a recent projection by MU Health...

Tour Team implements blind application to avoid exclusive ‘leadership culture’

Alana Saad • February 4, 2015

MU Tour Team introduced a blind application system to eliminate any potential bias and unfair treatment toward applicants. About 150 students applied for 15 to 20 tour guide positions this year, said...