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Hit the ground running at True/False

Taylor Wanbaugh • February 19, 2014

Columbia residents will trade in their snow boots and winter coats for sneakers and race bibs on Saturday, March 1, as the True/False Film Fest kicks off its fourth annual True Life Run. The 5K starts...

MoDOT approves bridge improvements

Jessica Karins • February 19, 2014

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission of the Missouri Department of Transportation approved a contract last week to improve 10 bridges, eight of which are in the Columbia area. According...

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...

True/False: Decoded

Laurel Critchfield • February 19, 2014

For a first-time True/False Film Fest attendee, the system and lingo can be complicated, and the thought of participating in an event you know nothing about can be intimidating. Once you’ve attended...

Student director picks True/False favorites

Crystal Duan • February 19, 2014

Dan Woodward, one of three students who produced 2013’s viral sensation [“The Extra Mile,”](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/5/9/students-class-project-goes-viral/) has gone to his own great...

‘The Green Prince’ brings hope to True/False Film Fest

Daniela Vidal • February 19, 2014

**Film(s) looking forward to most at True/False:** "I like to be surprised." **Director(s) that most inspires him:** Almost all movies, but especially Jose Padilha **How many years he’s been directing:*...