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City Council approves compressed natural gas fueling station contract

Kayla Goldfarb • September 4, 2013

More than seven hours into Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, tensions ran high as a stream of residents stepped up to oppose a proposed compressed natural gas fueling station contract. The council...

Aspen Heights still working on housing students after construction delays

Maggie Stanwood • September 4, 2013

After setbacks in the last year with construction and delayed move-in, some Aspen Heights residents still face problems with housing. ####Delayed move-ins Eighty students are still living in temporary...

IRS, other federal agencies react to DOMA decision

Daniel Henderson • September 4, 2013

Same-sex couples in Missouri will now be granted federal benefits open to heterosexual couples. Although Missouri does not legally recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, an Internal Revenue...

American Institute of Floral Designers recognizes Tiger Garden supervisor

Jacquelyn Olson • September 4, 2013

In the sea of pastel petals, there was one bridal bouquet that belonged to Kim Martin. Martin, an instructor of floral design in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Division of Plant...

Brian Adkison captured in Ohio

Mara Somlo • September 4, 2013

Police in Westlake, Ohio, report that fugitive Brian Adkison is now in custody. The 23 year old fled Missouri after [escaping Caldwell County Jail](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/8/11/kidnapper-escapes-caldwell-county-jail/)...

TAPP event discusses politics in journalism

Jordan Bruening • September 4, 2013

Tigers Against Partisan Politics held its first event of the year, entitled “Politics on the Record.” “One of the reasons we chose this topic is because we have seen a trend of political journalism...

Police blotter

Pranav Shastry • September 4, 2013

The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports. **1. FRESHMAN ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING INTOXICATED** Freshman William...

Album review: Bastille’s ‘Bad Blood’

Ellie Papadakis • September 4, 2013

One Direction isn’t the only band making waves across the pond. Bastille released their debut album, _Bad Blood,_ in the U.S. on Tuesday. The London-based alternative rock group has already had some...

Women’s Center hosts Cross Cultural Connection

Joyce Peng • September 4, 2013

Native and nonnative speakers came together for food, games and discussions at the Cross Cultural Connection event hosted by the Women’s Center Tuesday evening. The Cross Cultural Connection is an add-on...

BEC proposes MSA presidential election changes

Thom Carter • September 4, 2013

The upcoming Missouri Students Association presidential election will be different from last year. The changes, which are currently under Senate consideration, feature a shortened campaigning period and...

Payton Head becomes MSA Multicultural Issues Committee chair

Steven Chaffin, Jr. • September 4, 2013

Sophomore Payton Head is slated to become the new chairman of the Missouri Students Association’s Multicultural Issues Committee. Head was chosen from three candidates to replace senior JoMarie Infranca,...

For the record: Meet The Ruby Suns

Meghan LeVota • September 3, 2013

You may not have heard of The Ruby Suns. And that’s okay, because after listening to their newest album _Christopher,_ you may not recognize them. Meet Ryan McPhun, a world traveler bringing worldly...