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Foundations Showcase hosts its closing reception Thursday

Sarah Wynn • November 19, 2013

On Thursday, the George Caleb Bingham Gallery will be hosting the Foundations Showcase closing reception. It is a display of contemporary art featuring 2-D and 3-D design. The reception will be geared...

‘Fifth of July’ returns to Missouri

Alex Leininger • November 15, 2013

The Fourth of July is a holiday known for its grand traditions, from wild fireworks to delicious barbeque. But what happens the day after, as everything fizzles out and all the celebrations have been celebrought? “Fifth...

Transfer student finds inspiration in change

Tess Hart • November 15, 2013

Transferring from a school across the country during the middle of your college career can’t be easy for anyone. Ben Meldrum, a transfer student from San Diego State University, has embraced the transition,...

Movie review: ‘Thor: The Dark World’

Crystal Duan • November 15, 2013

We all know from “Thor” and “The Avengers” that Thor is a god who knows how to make a scene, but the hunk with the hammer makes less of an impact in “Thor: The Dark World.” This Thor (Chris...

Mizzou for the Philippines fundraises for typhoon victims

Marek Makowski • November 15, 2013

Senior Fatima Khan wasn’t there when Category 5 super typhoon Haiyan razed the Philippines, but it hit her just as hard. “When I first found out about the storm, I texted my mom every single morning...

IFC, PHA elect new board members

Stephen Daw • November 15, 2013

The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association are preparing for next year by electing new executive board members for 2014. IFC and PHA chose their new executives on Sunday, Nov. 10. The new...

New scholarship, memorial to honor MU veterans

Crystal Duan, Katie Pohlman • November 15, 2013

MU received a $1 million gift intended to fund full scholarships for veterans and unveiled the new Veterans’ Memorial Wall at Memorial Union on Wednesday. The gift will establish the Col. Dwight B....

Alek Willsey releases novel ‘The Spark’

Marek Makowski • November 13, 2013

Alek Willsey couldn’t bear reality, so he turned to fantasy. He was a senior in high school. It was a Thursday. He and his girlfriend had broken up. In the eyes of Willsey, his life had crumbled. So...

New scholarship, memorial to honor MU veterans

Crystal Duan • November 13, 2013

MU received a $1 million gift intended to fund full scholarships for veterans and unveiled the new Veterans’ Memorial Wall at Memorial Union on Wednesday. The gift will establish the Col. Dwight B....

Album review: Lady Gaga’s ‘ARTPOP’

Brendan Wray • November 13, 2013

Lady Gaga claims she “lives for the applause” in her new album, but there’s likely to be a lack of cheers with her new release. Let’s get this out of the way from the beginning. Lady Gaga’s...

Students say goodbye to Brady Deaton

Crystal Duan • November 13, 2013

Brady and Anne Deaton had seen many students on the doorstep to their residence on the Francis Quadrangle over the years. However, they did not expect to see a huge group waiting outside to say goodbye...

MU, Wash U coming together for cancer research

Liz Henderson • November 13, 2013

The College of Veterinary Medicine is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis to help develop a new cancer-removing technology. The two universities will work together to develop “cancer...