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Aspen Heights’ construction delays continue

Jill Deutsch • August 1, 2013

While about 300 students moved into their units at Aspen Heights on July 31, almost 600 students were unable to do so. Due to construction delays, almost 600 tenants' units were unavailable said Stuart...

Three MU alumni make it from Columbia to the District of Columbia

Joe Clougher • August 1, 2013

What do the press secretary of the U.S. Attorney General, the press secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency and a former U.S. House communications director have in common? They’re all MU journalism...

Truman Leadership Project sets out to empower Columbia youth

Lauren Reagan • July 31, 2013

Nicole Phillips, MU graduate student and founder of the Truman Leadership Project, has always dreamed big. “My parents found me in my room with a print out of the White House floor plan, planning where...

Wavves roll in to Columbia

Ria Knapp • July 31, 2013

Where: Mojo's When: 8 p.m., Monday Tickets: $16-$18 You may have just discovered them when they played at Bonnaroo in 2011, or you may have been following them since Nathan Williams started the alternative...

Album review: Tech N9ne’s ‘Something Else’

Mark Kim • July 31, 2013

Tech N9ne’s sound hasn’t changed one bit. From the release of his debut album “The Calm Before The Storm” in 1999 to now, he has always displayed his lightning-quick rap style, bluntly honest lyrics...

Album review: Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”

Laura Davis • July 31, 2013

Robin Thicke’s new album _Blurred Lines_ is full of ‘70s-inspired tunes, ill-written lyrics and an overall intimidating feel. Keep in mind that the lyrics on this album have been described as “rape-y.” Don’t...

Close encounters of the nerd kind

Ellie Papadakis • July 31, 2013

From the superheroes to the supernatural: San Diego Comic-Con, which took place from July 18-21, gave pop culture nerds a chance to get together. Everyone from actual cosplaying attendees to the average...

Columbia Parks and Recreation Department plans to propose updated Master Plan

Mark Kim • July 30, 2013

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department have proposed their 2013 update of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Those changes are expected to be presented to the Columbia City Council...

Local Landmark Bank robbed yesterday

Mark Kim • July 30, 2013

An unidentified man robbed Landmark Bank on 202 North Stadium Boulevard Monday at 3:39 p.m. There were no customers in the bank during the time of the robbery, according to a Columbia Police Department...

Columbia Regional Airport one step closer to FAA funding for master

Jennifer Beatty • July 28, 2013

The Columbia Regional Airport is one step closer to potential FAA funding. The completed reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha on July 19 fixed ground water erosion problems, according to a press release. During...

Movie review: ‘The To-Do List’

Liz Brown • July 28, 2013

In "The To-Do List," overachieving high school valedictorian Brandy Klark realizes there is more to life than straight As — feeling pressured to make up for what she missed out on at her Boise, Idaho,...

Country Club Plaza welcomes AY-MusiK

Tess Hart • July 28, 2013

A street performer who can attract 200-300 people with each performance while only playing positive music is almost unheard of, but rapper and hip-hop artist Aaron Young and his performance group, AY-MusiK,...