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Denial of Care bill advances to Senate

Bell Johnson • April 2, 2013

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill last month allowing medical professionals to deny care based on religious beliefs . House Bill 457, also known as the Denial of Care bill, will allow...

Blake Shelton- ‘Based on a True Story’: 4 out of 5 stars

Lauren Reagan • April 2, 2013

Country music fans are sure to be pleased with Blake Shelton’s newest album, _Based on a True Story_. The record includes 14 brand-new tracks with everything from slow love songs to upbeat summer anthems....

Drunk man attacks 18-year-old, assaults officer on Ninth Street

Mara Somlo • April 2, 2013

Officers of the Columbia Police Department arrested a man for strong-arm robbery and third-degree assault after an altercation at The Blue Fugue, a bar located on Ninth Street, on Wednesday. Officers responded...

RHA passes bills to manage budget, fine funds

Paul Albani-Burgio • April 2, 2013

The Residence Halls Association Congress voted on and approved two bills Monday evening that will clarify aspects of the organization’s budget and procedures regarding it. Unanimously approved by all...

Eat of the Week: Napoleon

Griffin Matis • April 2, 2013

If you watch enough of “Chopped,” Food Network’s competitive cooking show that revolves around making dishes in small amounts of time, you eventually pick up on the typical dishes the chefs choose...

Insurance group awards Tiger Pantry founder $10,000 scholarship

Thom Carter • April 2, 2013

Missouri Students Association President Nick Droege was one of five college undergraduates nationwide to receive a $10,000 scholarship from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Droege is being awarded the scholarship...

City Council approves purchase of Armored Personnel Carrier for CPD

Beatriz Costa-Lima • April 2, 2013

In a 6-1 vote, the Columbia City Council approved the appropriation of funds for the Columbia Police Department to purchase an Armored Personnel Carrier at Monday night's meeting. CPD determined that...

State spending transparency gets C grade

Matthew Flores • April 2, 2013

Missouri's government spending transparency received a "C" rating in a report released Tuesday by the Missouri Public Interest Research Group, a St. Louis-based consumer advocacy group. The report, "Following...

Q&A with The Wonder Years

Megan Cahalan • March 26, 2013

With several headlining tours under their belt, and yet another spot on the main stage at this year’s Warped Tour, The Wonder Years seem to be the main driving force that’s steering the pop punk scene...

Mizzou Relay for Life raises $77,000 to fight cancer

Daniela Sirtori Cortina • March 19, 2013

Columbia resident and cancer survivor Maureen Funk celebrated her birthday at the annual “Relay for Life of Mizzou” event on Saturday. Funk is now five years cancer-free, and she thanks the fundraising...

Senate advances labor union legislation

Jeffrey Militzer • March 19, 2013

Democratic Missouri senators filibustered legislation for eight hours last Tuesday. The uproar from local unions and local Democrats was in response to Senate BIll 29, which would require authorization...

ASB site leaders and participants look forward to travel, volunteer opportunities

Joyce Peng • March 19, 2013

Less than a week before their trips depart, leaders and participants in Mizzou Alternative Spring Break have been preparing and looking forward to their service trips. About 480 students are participating...