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The Maneater

Hawks (of Holy Rosary) bring zany style to The Blue Note

Patrick McKenna June 6, 2014

It’s extremely rare for a musical group to be given the opportunity to open for one of their most beloved bands. It’s even more rare that the opening band hasn’t even released their second album. For...

“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green: Will there be a fault in the book-to-movie adaptation?

Katelyn Lunders June 6, 2014

The time is finally here for the book-to-movie premiere of “The Fault in Our Stars,” and I’m sure the fans of the book, like myself, are overjoyed. I am going to make the synopsis short and sweet...

Fresh, new and…safe

Fresh, new and…safe

Michael Weinstein June 6, 2014

Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, the only remaining original members of the 80s post-punk group Echo and the Bunnymen, have crafted an enjoyable and intricate new release dubbed “Meteorites.” The album...

Klaxons’ New Rave

Klaxons’ New Rave

Huong Truong June 6, 2014

Resurrecting a new rave with an album full of pop dance songs, the London-based band Klaxons takes a jump back to their former soundings. The highly anticipated album brings much attention from ravers...

Legislation could reduce Missouri revenue, increase sales tax for transportation funding

Maggie Stanwood June 4, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon is denouncing legislation passed by Missouri lawmakers that would create tax breaks that could add up to $483 million in reduced revenue for the state. “By going on a $776 million special...

Petition circulates to repeal new Opus development agreement

Maggie Stanwood June 4, 2014

The fate of a new student housing complex in downtown Columbia still remains up in the air. City Council voted 5-1 during a meeting May 19 to approve an amended and restated development agreement between...

Journalism adviser McReynolds retires after 36 years at MU

Lucille Sherman June 3, 2014

Jill McReynolds, who has been an adviser at the School of Journalism for the past 26 years, is retiring after a 36-year career at MU. McReynolds has worked at MU since graduating from Stephens College....

MU receives $120,000 gift from State Farm

Maddie Foster June 3, 2014

Like a good neighbor, State Farm Insurance is there for MU. The company donated roughly $120,000 to the university on May 20, bringing the company’s total donations to MU up to $1.8 million. The latest...

MSA and City Council work to increase pedestrian safety on College Ave

MSA and City Council work to increase pedestrian safety on College Ave

Joseph Fafinski June 3, 2014

Historically, navigating across College Avenue between the Rollins Avenue and University Avenue blocks has long proved to be a dangerous challenge for the students of MU and the entire community. The...

BEC handbook passed after talks of reform, but under time constraints

Covey Eonyak Son June 3, 2014

After weeks of discussion, the Missouri Students Association Senate passed a new presidential election handbook during its last session of the 2013-2014 academic year. The new handbook seeks to foster...

MSA and GPC leaders explore stronger relationship

Elizabeth Loutfi June 3, 2014

After the collapse of the University Village apartments in February, the Graduate Professional Council and Missouri Students Association each took steps to protect MU’s graduate and professional students. Both...

Zahra Rasool to tell stories of female empowerment in India

Zahra Rasool to tell stories of female empowerment in India

Erica Braham June 3, 2014

When graduate student Zahra Rasool first stepped onto the MU campus, she was extremely overwhelmed. Having moved abroad from India in 2009, the U.S. was a very different place. “I was very conscious...