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City considers raising legal age for tobacco

Hailey Stolze • September 24, 2014

Within a few weeks, people under the age of 21 may no longer be able to legally purchase tobacco in Columbia. First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick proposed “Tobacco 21” to the Substance Abuse Advisory...

Right-to-Farm passes despite recount

Jennifer Prohov • September 24, 2014

The Right-to-Farm Amendment, or Amendment 1, passed despite needing a recount of the votes. Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander certified Right-to-Farm with a lead of only 2,375 votes. Voters had...

MizzouWireless problems stem from software malfunctions

Annabel Ames • September 24, 2014

Recent difficulties connecting to MizzouWireless have been attributed to authentication and coding issues, said Gary Allen, UM System vice president for information systems. Allen said MizzouWireless...

2015 MCAT exam will include more questions, new sections

Clarissa Buch • September 24, 2014

The Medical College Admission Test will undergo major changes from its previous exams, posing a new challenge for prospective test takers. The new exam, which will be administered for the first time on...

Freshman Riley de León inspires others through writing

Emma Diltz • September 23, 2014

Freshman Riley de León always wanted to write a book. “I remember being 8 years old with my first computer with Microsoft Word,” de León said. “I always loved writing.” His passion followed...

Lakota to fuel festival-goers

Hannah Black • September 23, 2014

There’s no shortage of coffee shops in a college town, especially in the form of chain stores that seem to be scattered around every few blocks. However, some coffee fans feel that a key part of the...

Graduate student’s app, WillCall, acquired by Ticketfly

Ann Marion • September 23, 2014

Students at the Trulaske College of Business could take some advice from graduate student Brad White, whose mobile application WillCall was recently acquired by Ticketfly. WillCall offers iOS and Android...

Letter from the (MacK)editor: Paint the town Blue(s)

MacKenzie Reagan • September 23, 2014

It’s (almost) here, MOVErs. The annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival. Three days of music, food and fun. Allow MOVE to be your guide to all that’s going on this weekend. In this issue, we’ve got...

Hot dog carts offer more than just a quick meal

Stevie Myers • September 23, 2014

When students need to grab a quick lunch between classes, the hot dog carts around campus are well known for offering an affordable meal and a friendly face. Umar Mohmed, owner of Zou Doggs, located outside...

Makes Scents makes sense as vendor

Katie Parkinson • September 23, 2014

Being a VIP at any event comes with various perks. For VIPs at this year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, these perks include updated portable toilets by local sponsor and store Makes Scents. According...

Sixth annual 23:59 Play Festival comes alive with ‘Sex and Death’ theme

Taylor Ysteboe • September 23, 2014

What could you do in 24 hours? Watch all eight “Harry Potter” movies and then begin the process again? Write an extensive research paper on the commercialism of art in modern America? Read all of Leo...

Racing for education

Cristen Milliner • September 23, 2014

On Saturday, more than 1,000 runners will gather at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia for the sixth annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Half Marathon and 10K Run, as a part of the annual Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival....