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MSA discusses keeping bars open for additional hour

Claudia Guthrie • July 8, 2013

Missouri law currently states that all bars must close at 1:30 a.m., the time when establishments stop selling alcohol, but the Missouri Students Association is working to change that. MSA is pushing...

Panhellenic Association member to participate in Africa philanthropy ‘trek’

Crystal Duan • July 8, 2013

When the Panhellenic Association’s Paola Rivera ventures to Africa on July 16 to help build a school for girls, she will not only advocate for women’s rights but also further MU awareness of the cause. “Myself...

Bike Share looks for manager, funding in order to expand

Tracy Cook • July 8, 2013

One year and 2,500 checkouts later, the Mizzou Bike Share program is looking for permanence. The program launched Aug. 27, 2012 as the result of a joint effort between the Missouri Students Association...

MCC Director Pablo Mendoza resigns for new job

Jill Deutsch • July 8, 2013

Pablo Mendoza was always working inside the Multicultural Center. He was there leading diversity seminars. He was there advising diversity organizations. He was there advancing diversity initiatives. He...

Skala proposes new method for funding road maintenance

Katherine Fallon • July 7, 2013

Third Ward councilman Karl Skala discussed a new way to fund road maintenance earlier this month. “It costs (roughly) $24 million per year in maintenance to take care of our roads, and we only have...

Columbia officials researching possibilities for future sports authority

Shannon Shaver • July 7, 2013

A new sports authority may be in Columbia's future. Columbia Parks and Recreation and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau teamed up to talk about this possibility and research options. Currently, Columbia...

Missouri legislators received $730,000 from lobbyists

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • July 7, 2013

Missouri lawmakers received more than $730,000 in gifts from lobbyists during the 2013 legislative session, according to the St. Louis Public Radio [“By the numbers: lobbying in Missouri”](http://news.stlpublicradio.org/topic/numbers-lobbying-missouri)...

Additional transmission lines needed, per request by federal government

Mara Somlo • July 7, 2013

City Council will meet July 15 to vote on the placement of new transmission lines. Sparked by a growing population and demand for reliable electricity, the long-awaited decision comes with pressure from...

FAA will examine use of electronic devices on planes

Katherine Maxcy • July 7, 2013

Ten months ago, the Federal Aviation Administration formed a government-industry group to examine the current policies and procedures of portable electronic device use on commercial airlines. The FAA...

Columbia public safety satisfaction is less than national average

Jennifer Beatty • July 7, 2013

Columbia residents are increasingly dissatisfied with the city's public safety, according to a new survey. This survey of 811 Columbia residents measured their opinions on and overall satisfaction with...

CPD investigating shooting on Garth Avenue

Pranav Shastry • July 4, 2013

At about 12:35 p.m. on July 2, several shots were fired near Texas Avenue and Garth Avenue. Officers were dispatched to this area at the same time. Reports revealed that gunfire was exchanged between...

IFC Formal Recruitment breaks attendance record

Joe Clougher • July 3, 2013

For the 2013 Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment, it’s another year and another attendance record broken. The IFC’s formal recruitment weekend, held June 28 to 30, gave potential members a...