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MSA hosts sexual violence prevention event

Waverly Colville, Jack Waddell • October 29, 2014

The Missouri Students Association hosted their event titled “Take a Stand,” the most recent installment to their “[Enough is Enough](http://msa.missouri.edu/enoughisenough/)” campaign in the MU...

Columbia hires new economic development director

Ruth Serven • October 29, 2014

The city of Columbia has hired a new director to spearhead economic development in the mid-Missouri area. According to a news release, Stacey Button, who is currently the director of economic vitality...

Campus health officials prepare for flu season

Jared Kaufman • October 29, 2014

Winter is coming, and with it comes flu season. Within the next couple of months, peak influenza will be in full swing and now is the best time to take preventive measures. “It’s too early in the...

Chadwick under fire for dissenting vote on marijuana ordinance

Elana Williams • October 29, 2014

After City Council shot down a marijuana ordinance proposal at its Oct. 20 meeting, some citizens are questioning First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick’s vote. The ordinance, which would have allowed...

McKee, Waters, Mumford renovations remain unfunded

Annabel Ames • October 29, 2014

Walking through McKee Gymnasium — one of three buildings rated over 0.5 on the Facilities Conditions Needs Index last year — is like taking a step back in time. Foggy windows, stairs and walls with...

The traveling Tiger: Where in the world is Chancellor Loftin?

Taylor Blatchford • October 29, 2014

Since becoming MU’s chancellor on Feb. 1, R. Bowen Loftin has visited New York City, Los Angeles and many cities in between. According to public records, the university has spent a total of $29,284.65...

University adds preferred names for student systems, class rosters

Yasmine Benchaabane • October 29, 2014

MyZou will now allow students to add a preferred first and middle names to be displayed in the Student Center section of the system, class and grade rosters, Blackboard, and emails. Students may add preferred...

Pop Culture Shock: In defense of Taylor Swift

McKenna Bulkley • October 29, 2014

It’s time to talk about something important, because I have a confession to make. I love Taylor Swift. I have 80 different Swift songs on my phone, and nothing makes me happier than dancing around my...

Alumna’s essay on depression goes viral

Emma Diltz • October 28, 2014

It was triggered by the loss of a black ballet flat. Like Cinderella, some people draw parallels between losing a shoe and finding true love, but for MU alumna Allison Pohle, losing a shoe and getting...

Graduate student explores family ‘Threads of Imperfection’

Hannah Black • October 28, 2014

Graduate student Shirley Boudreaux seeks to challenge the idea of perfection. In her exhibit “Threads of Imperfection,” Boudreaux examines how the pursuit of perfection within a family can ultimately...

Cold War Kids heat up

Zachary Helland • October 28, 2014

Cold War Kids, an indie rock band hailing from Long Beach, California, released their fifth full-length LP, “Hold My Home” on Oct. 21. Fans of the Kids will not be disappointed with the band’s newest...

Five-song playlist: An (updated) Halloween mix

Leah Thomas • October 28, 2014

Halloween is coming up, and while we all love classic songs like “Thriller” and the “Monster Mash,” everyone’s playlists could use some updating. So before we all do the “Time Warp” again,...