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MSA debates Truman’s Closet becoming auxiliary

Steven Chaffin, Jr. • October 23, 2013

As Truman’s Closet enters its third week of operation, the Missouri Students Association Senate is debating whether the program should be an auxiliary. The debate raised contention among senators concerning...

PHA and IFC explain diversity in MU Greek chapters

Stephen Daw • October 23, 2013

At the University of Alabama earlier in September, a controversy sparked when an article from the school’s newspaper, “The Crimson White,” revealed that some sororities on campus were being discriminatory...

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

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

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

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

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...

People of Columbia

MacKenzie Reagan, Daniela Vidal • October 22, 2013

**Vera Tan** _J-school student calls Malaysia home_ If you’re from St. Louis like many MU students, then home is only a two-hour drive away. Or maybe you’re from farther away –– if you hail from...

Perfectly pumpkin

Lizzie Tontz • October 22, 2013

Get away from that muffin! Put down that spiced latte! There’s a whole world of pumpkin foods beyond your usual autumn fare, and the best part is they’re super easy to make. MOVE’s got three not-so-typical...