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LBC crowns Homecoming royalty at Renaissance Ball

Elizabeth Loutfi October 25, 2013

The Black Renaissance Ball, the last installment of the Legion of Black Collegians Black Renaissance Week, took place Thursday evening at the Museao event center. The Black Renaissance Ball was composed...

LBC creates time capsule for future students

Elizabeth Loutfi October 25, 2013

The Legion of Black Collegians put together a series of special events as part of its Homecoming celebrations. On Wednesday night, members of LBC and the Gaines/Oldham Black Cultural Center’s academic...

Organizations gather to promote National Food Day

Tom Heagney October 24, 2013

Several MU organizations braved windy conditions Thursday to hold the third annual National Food Day Fair on Kuhlman Court. The event was held to celebrate Food Day, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness...

Homecoming art show features “Great Outdoors” themed pieces

Ruth Serven October 24, 2013

The School of Natural Resources is holding its first annual Homecoming Art Show to display art pieces with the theme “The Great Outdoors.” Twenty pieces of art will be displayed during the Saturday...

Breaking records unit by unit

Breaking records unit by unit

Stephen Daw October 23, 2013

MU held its 28th annual blood drive at Hearnes Center from Oct. 14-17. The blood drive, which is the largest in the country, brought in 6,237 units of blood, including all satellite drives conducted by...

The celebration beyond the campus

Liz Henderson October 23, 2013

With students, family and alumni coming from around the country for Homecoming weekend, MU is not the only entity affected by Homecoming. Local businesses along the parade route and downtown Columbia...

Deatons’ grand exit

Deatons’ grand exit

Covey Eonyak Son October 23, 2013

Anne Deaton and Chancellor Brady Deaton will be leading the university in a different way this Homecoming. The couple was selected to be the 2013 Homecoming grand marshals. The couple was chosen in honor...

Tissue paper works of art

Tissue paper works of art

Stephen Daw October 23, 2013

Every year during Homecoming season, Greek community members come together to pomp — a fun and somewhat infamous decorating activity. Pomping consists of a few steps, said senior Jeremy Essner, a member...

Cities come to life on stage

Cities come to life on stage

Stephen Daw October 23, 2013

Skits, songs, dances, acting and comedy are all on display during the Homecoming Talent Production 6:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at Jesse Auditorium. Senior Matthew Hinck, one of the emcees for this year’s...

Women take the lead

Covey Eonyak Son October 23, 2013

The 2013 Homecoming directors are all female — the first time since Homecoming began in 1911. The trio of directors — Jordan Denker, Katherine Ottolin and Courtney Doll — said they were excited...

25 years later, LBC Homecoming continues

25 years later, LBC Homecoming continues

Jill Deutsch October 23, 2013

Chester L. Brewer had a vision in 1911. Brewer wanted alumni to come home to Columbia for the football game against Kansas. That year, more than 9,000 fans crowded into Rollins Field to watch the game...

Major continues MSA candidacy after offensive, two-year-old tweets surface

Jill Deutsch October 23, 2013

Junior Taylor Major, one of four candidates for the Missouri Students Association presidential election, was asked to resign from MSA Senate on Oct. 9 after offensive tweets surfaced. The tweets were...