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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

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

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...

The Floozies to bring electronic duo to Mojo’s

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...

Channel Changer: Twitter loves TV

Sarah Kloepple September 3, 2013

Imagine this familiar scenario: You’re scrolling through your Twitter feed on a lazy Sunday night, and suddenly there’s a bombardment of tweets about what’s happening on television. This summer,...

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...

DIY or Die: The trouble with doing it yourself

Lizzie Tontz September 3, 2013

DIY used to be one of those hopelessly uncool niche things — like knitting — that only old people did. Everyone else was too busy earning money so they could buy their sweaters at JCPenney. Now, however,...