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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...

Missouri House considering new abortion legislation

Paige Lalain • February 4, 2015

The first Missouri House of Representatives hearing of the year on abortion procedures in the state was held Jan. 27. Members discussed several bills proposed by Republican lawmakers. Following Missouri’s...

After three accidents in one day, MU’s pedestrian safety is questioned

Hailey Stolze • February 4, 2015

Three separate pedestrian-involved accidents reported on Jan. 22 involved MU students, leaving a 24-year-old international student dead. At about 7 p.m., 30-year-old Alvin Debrose struck 24-year-old Kui...

Transfer student seeks diversity, identity at MU

Ruth Serven • February 4, 2015

Students enroll at MU for many reasons, but Claire Lott said she transferred to MU in search of diversity, identity and spiritual growth. Lott had completed five semesters at Missouri Baptist University,...

Housing office offers advice for off-campus living

Jennifer Prohov • February 4, 2015

As the time of year to sign or renew leases rapidly approaches, Student Legal Services and Off-Campus Student Services are reminding students to be careful of what they are getting themselves into when...

Campus Lodge offers amenities, good living conditions

Claudia Guthrie • February 4, 2015

I’m sure you’ve seen the Campus Lodge shuttle. It’s hard to miss (literally, the shuttle driver narrowly misses running over unsuspecting pedestrians on a daily basis) — it’s big, it’s red...

Campus View Apartments a stress-free place to live

Carlie Procell • February 4, 2015

Most students, when looking for apartments, are looking for close proximity to campus. These students don’t have to look much farther than Campus View Apartments. Located south on Providence, near the...

Copper Beech delivers for the price

Katie Pohlman • February 4, 2015

Space. That was what impressed me the most when I toured Copper Beech. My friend and I were interested in a two-person apartment, so the amount of space in a four-person may be a little bit less. But...

So you want to live off-campus …

Katie Parkinson • February 4, 2015

Off-Campus living representative Tania Jackson **Q: When should people start looking for off-campus housing?** A: It is important to start your research early. Most apartments have a lot of spots, but...

Off-Campus Student Services to host housing fair Feb. 11

Elizabeth Wall • February 4, 2015

Students intending to leave the residence halls next year have a chance to explore off-campus housing options and information at the Off-Campus Housing Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the lower...

International students find problems looking for housing

Dun Li • February 4, 2015

Over the last few years, MU has seen a steady increase in the number of international students, according to an annual report published by the Institute of International Education. Data collected from...

Expanded recycling still out of reach for some residents

Ruth Serven • February 4, 2015

Sustainability can be difficult for residents in student apartment complexes, despite Columbia having increased its recycling programs. Columbia has expanded its ability to process plastics, making it...