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University Village unit evacuated

Jacob Bogage, Ted Noelker • February 22, 2014

Building 707 of [University Village](http://reslife.missouri.edu/apartments/university-village) was evacuated early Saturday morning due to what [MU Alert called a “structural emergency.”](https://twitter.com/MUalert/status/437201129114333184) A...

RAMS raises $65,000, ends on high note

Marek Makowski • February 22, 2014

The Rock It finals began and ended with fist-pumping and bunny-hopping theatrics Thursday night at The Blue Note. The event was organized by Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis, MU’s student-run philanthropy...

Police Blotter

Mark Kim • February 21, 2014

####1. Man arrested for disturbing peace, resisting arrest Justin Burns, 38, was collected at 215 Briarcrest Court by MU Police at 7:43 p.m. Feb. 13 and was charged with peace disturbance and resisting...

Missouri Senate considers minimum wage increase

Liz Henderson • February 20, 2014

After a minimum wage hike to $7.50 an hour went into effect in January, the Missouri House is considering legislation that could raise the state minimum to $10 an hour. Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis,...

Haberberger begins first MSA budget draft

Covey Eonyak Son • February 20, 2014

Missouri Students Association Vice President Kelsey Haberberger has until Friday to complete the first draft of the MSA budget before it is presented in front of the the Senate in March. Since Monday,...

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits MU to recruit applicants

Natalia Alamdari • February 19, 2014

A small set of stairs lead up to a red carpet with a single squiggled line of yellow. Six seats of the same ketchup-and-mustard colors line the van’s walls, three on each side. Instead of a traditional...

After Sam, Statehouse anti-discrimination legislation gains new life

Joe Clougher • February 19, 2014

First, it was former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam. The former Tiger came out as gay to a whirlwind of national attention and now stands to become the first-ever openly gay player in the NFL. Two...

Capitol wrap-up: Week of Feb. 16

Fan Feng • February 19, 2014

**Right to work legislation passes House** A piece of “right to work” legislation, House Bill 1053, sponsored by Rep. Donna Lichtenegger, R-Jackson, passed Feb. 10. A second similar bill, House Bill...

Deaton Institute hopes to collaborate with MU in international development

Covey Eonyak Son • February 19, 2014

Former Chancellor Brady Deaton has been passionate about international development work since before his career at MU. Deaton said retiring has allowed him to devote more time to issues he is “personally...

Experienced director Emilie Sabath shares True/False picks

Renee Schilb • February 19, 2014

True/False Film Fest, the once small, independent festival, has grown into a colossal, weeklong series of indie films and musical showcases laced with dozens of other events for every taste. As the whole...

Local band Dubb Nubb graces True/False musical lineup

Laura Davis • February 19, 2014

Most bands booked to play at True/False Film Fest are from out of state, but for the last four years, the festival has also served as a venue for local act Dubb Nubb. Hannah and Delia Rainey are twin...

Volunteers bring True/False to life

Fonneisha Wright • February 19, 2014

Being a True/False volunteer comes with a lot of perks. One of the biggest perks (and the one volunteers cite as one of the best) is pretty obvious: You get to see some of the movies for free. But it’s...