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McCaskill co-sponsors bill to combat sexual assault in the military

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • May 24, 2013

Sens. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation to require the Department of Defense to establish strict criteria for officers serving in the military’s sexual assault...

Bob Morris of The Hush Sound talks about upcoming tour

Meghan LeVota • May 23, 2013

When: Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Blue Note Tickets: $15 Indie rock band [The Hush Sound](http://www.thehushsound.org/) had humble beginnings, as most bands do. Since high school, singer-songwriters...

Album review: Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’

Brooke Burchill • May 23, 2013

The '80s are back, and they’re alive in the groovy sounds of [Daft Punk’s](http://www.daftpunk.com/) new album _[Random Access Memories](https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/random-access-memories/id617154241)._...

Stephens Theatre Institute prepares shows for remainder of season

Cait Campbell • May 23, 2013

Students in the Stephens College Summer Theatre Institute program are not preparing to perform your typical plays. The summer program teaches unique acting abilities such as stage combat and comedic clowning....

LGBTQ Resource Center hosts 15th annual Catalyst Awards

Jill Deutsch • May 10, 2013

The 15th annual Catalyst Awards were an opportunity to speak about those who speak up, speak out and speak often for the LGBTQ community. Nine recipients received the award Tuesday night: Mizzou Athletics,...

Ben Levin chosen as ASUM president

Jill Deutsch • May 10, 2013

Senior Ben Levin's term as the new president of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri begins June 1. Last semester, ASUM focused on voter registration with its Let Your Vote Roar campaign....

Students’ class project goes viral

Elizabeth Wilson • May 9, 2013

Four MU students took the Internet world by storm Monday, uploading a video to YouTube that proved chivalry is alive and well in Columbia. Seniors Nam Cu and Dan Woodward along with junior Clint Cannon...

Protestors ask Missouri McCaskill, Blunt to close Guantanamo Bay

Jennifer Beatty • May 9, 2013

Jeff Stack noticed that the rain was letting up as he pulled a hood made from a gray jacket over his face and put on an orange jumpsuit with “jailbird” on the back. Stack, coordinator for Mid-Missouri...

Citizens Police Review Board requests increased transparency for complaint letters

Mara Somlo • May 9, 2013

The Citizens Police Review Board requested that complaint letters be automatically sent to it from the Columbia Police Department. Though Police Chief Ken Burton turned down the initial request, he later...

McCaskill questions Air Force leaders on sexual battery arrest

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • May 9, 2013

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questioned Air Force leaders in a Senate hearing Tuesday about the handling of sexual assault cases in the military. The hearing comes after the arrest of Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski...

Arrested assistant professor released on bail

Katherine Knott • May 9, 2013

An assistant professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism was arrested early Wednesday morning for burglary and sexual misconduct. Tyler Hack, 29, was held overnight at the Boone County...

MSA President Twitter was an embarrassment

Jill Deutsch • May 3, 2013

If you scroll back through the @MSAPresident Twitter account, you’ll see tweets congratulating student organizations, announcing events and informing students about the Missouri Students Association....