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Junior Alex Fischler pens personal self-help book, “In Need of Love”

Claudia Guthrie • September 4, 2013

After growing up battling mental health issues and family problems, junior Alex Fischler published his first nonfiction book, “In Need of Love: Anxiety, Depression, and My Personal Battle for a Life...

Three MU employees compete with Older Women On Weights

Aaron Reiss • September 4, 2013

It started at Optimus Health, a gym in south Columbia. Three MU employees worked there: English professor Patricia Okker, nursing professor Louise Miller and Shelly Frazier, an MU Health Care pathologist. “I...

MU grad Darren Gray helps open Columbia Fazoli’s

Elizabeth Wilson • September 4, 2013

For MU graduate Darren Gray, helping open a Fazoli’s in downtown Columbia was like coming home. Gray is the head chef of the Fazoli’s franchise, a job that entails overseeing the menu at 217 locations...

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/)...

People of Columbia

MacKenzie Reagan, Mollie Barnes • September 3, 2013

**Kyle Oberkrom** _Freshman superfan is now a Tiger himself_ From fond childhood memories of playing football with friends on the Devine Pavilion’s turf to attending his first home football game as...

Anything but Ramen: Pride ruined my meatballs

Aaron Pellish • September 3, 2013

I thought I had gotten the hang of this whole cooking thing. I had been cooking multiple meals for myself each day throughout a week, and I began to get a little cocky. It started when, one day, I began...

The Floozies to bring electronic duo to Mojo’s

Morgan McPartland • September 3, 2013

When: 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 Where: Mojo’s Tickets: $8 Born and raised in Kansas City, producer/guitarist Matt Hill and his brother Mark decided to pursue music as a career only four years...

MU ahead of its Climate Action Plan goal

Tom Heagney • September 3, 2013

When Chancellor Brady Deaton signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment in 2009, it was more than just a symbolic gesture. Following the signing, MU’s Office of Sustainability...