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The Rolling Stones – _GRRR!_: 4 out of 5 stars

Sarah Leituala • December 4, 2012

The Rolling Stones, who started their musical career in 1962, remain fierce with the release of their 50th anniversary compilation, _GRRR!_ The album is available in multiple formats, including in 3 CDs...

HIV victims’ memorial service held in McQuinn Atrium

Katie Pohlman • December 4, 2012

The MU Bond Life Sciences Center partnered with Missouri Rain, an HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted disease prevention and education organization, to commemorate World AIDS Day with a memorial service...

Ke$ha — Warrior: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Claire Boston • December 4, 2012

Ke$ha avoids a sophomore slump in her rock-infused second album, _Warrior_. Though _Warrior_ has a different sound than 2010’s electro-pop hit _Animal_, Ke$ha’s effective genre-mixing is unlikely...

MU’s newest claim to fame: its own insect species

Hanna Jacunski • December 4, 2012

Homecoming. Truman. Tiger Stripe ice cream. Now there’s yet another MU claim to fame: its own insect species. Aphis mizzou is a close relative of Aphis hyperici, which was already known to be at MU....

Missouri state employee salaries lowest in nation

Jessica Allison • December 4, 2012

Missouri’s state employees are paid the least, on average, of all 50 states. A government-funded study found Missouri state employees are paid an average of 15.6 percent less than comparable private-sector...

Report shows FastCAT sales don’t cover costs yet

Beatriz Costa-Lima • December 4, 2012

A report released by the city manager and staff Sunday showed FastCAT Express sales are not covering the annual costs of the route. "Our goal is to cover the costs," City Manager Mike Matthes said. "We'll...

Missouri Theatre hosts Missouri Symphony Conservatory Winter Concert

Megan Lewis • December 4, 2012

On Monday night, family, friends and fans alike flocked to the Missouri Theatre for the Missouri Symphony Conservatory Winter Concert. The theater itself was decorated for the holiday season, adding a...

MSA questions power of Student Conduct Committee

Jill Deutsch • December 4, 2012

The Missouri Students Association Senate discussed two bills supporting changes made to the Student Conduct Committee bylaws in early November. What sparked debate in full Senate was not the content of...

Operation Red Wreath to prevent fires in Columbia

Jennifer Beatty • December 4, 2012

During the holiday season, residents might notice a large wreath with red lights at the Columbia Fire Department on Tenth Street. This wreath is there to celebrate not only the season but also the lack...

MU begins holiday season with chancellor’s holiday open house

Catherine Cojocaru • December 4, 2012

The holiday season began at MU on Monday afternoon with the annual holiday open house at the Residence on Francis Quadrangle. The open house featured several elaborate holiday decorations, including five...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Tess Catlett • December 4, 2012

####Three trespassing arrested on drug charges Police arrested Alexander Eisenschmied, Alex Stelter, and Taylor Worthington, all 18, near 1300 Rock Quarry Road early Friday morning. Police were investigating...

Drones to be used for KBIA coverage

Andrew Beasley • December 4, 2012

Soon the information gathered by KBIA/91.3 FM, MU's NPR affiliate, might not come from not a reporter but a drone, thanks to the work of several MU faculty members. “We will build our own drones and...