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Lana Del Rey sings about sex, love and self-destruction in her latest full-length album.

Claudia Guthrie • June 21, 2014

Turn on the radio and you’ll be bombarded with a never-ending stream of synthesized pop music — Iggy Azalea, Ariana Grande and Jason Derulo, just to name a few. These artists are happy, they pump you...

The Downtown Fiction returns (in a cool punk way)

Angie Andera • June 21, 2014

Some music is just meant to be played cruising down the highway with the windows down in the summertime. The Downtown Fiction's youthful and lively music is no exception. The pop-punk band from Virginia...

The Black Keys ‘Turn’ toward synth-y, shiny electro-blues

Michael Weinstein • June 21, 2014

The title of The Black Keys’ eighth studio album, “Turn Blue,” is a double entendre. Lead singer Dan Auerbach meanders on about his relationship issues throughout the album, but “Turn Blue” also...

UM System hires a new chief financial officer

Covey Eonyak Son • June 20, 2014

UM System president Tim Wolfe announced Friday that a new chief financial officer will be hired at the system level to permanently fill the vacancy created when former vice president of finance Nikki Krawitz...

Loftin provides strategic plan updates to UM Curators

Covey Eonyak Son • June 20, 2014

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin presented the key points of MU’s Strategic Operating Plan to the UM System Board of Curators at the Friday meeting during the board’s annual June session at MU. MUSOP’s...

UM System Curators approve amendment to non-discrimination policy, fiscal year 2015 budget

Covey Eonyak Son • June 19, 2014

The UM System Board of Curators convened at MU for its annual June session to discuss a variety of topics such as the system’s non-discrimination policy, operating budget and campus projects. ####Reconsidering...

Engineering dean steps down after 20 years

Clarissa Buch • June 19, 2014

College of Engineering dean James Thompson announced he would step down from his position on Sept. 1. Thompson was appointed as dean in 1994, and according to to Interim Provost Ken Dean, he leaves a...

Turn up the heat on summer makeup

McKenna Bulkley • June 16, 2014

The words “summer” and “carefree” go together like the words “pizza” and “college kids”. And while it’s great to walk around in a bikini and spend nights out with friends without having...

Indie rockers’ latest is “a breath of fresh air”

Blake Beck • June 16, 2014

In a time when first-rate rock ‘n’ roll bands are at a premium, Brooklyn’s Parquet Courts are a breath of fresh air. Thrusting into the indie spotlight with their auspicious 2012 release “Light...

Jessica Lea Mayfield to play Mojo’s June 27

Madison Denton • June 16, 2014

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield will make her way to Mojo’s on June 27. Columbia is just one stop along her nationwide tour, where she is ready to bring the energy. Having...

Work hard, play hard…again

Shannon Murff • June 16, 2014

In the same style as its prequel, “22 Jump Street” is a full-blown comedy with a sweet side. Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller pair side-splitting humor with genuine insight about human relationships,...

The Riveter kicks off collaboration with PS:Gallery

MacKenzie Reagan • June 13, 2014

_Pssst! Want a sneak peek of cool stuff going on at MOVE? Of course you do. In an effort to incorporate more longform features in MOVE, we’re starting a new series called #MOVEgoeslong. And who better...