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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...

Eat of the Week: Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Pete Colman • December 4, 2012

There is nothing better than waking up to the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls on a cold winter morning. Instead of buying them in a tin can at the store, you can make your own. Impress your family and friends...

Centers offer stress relief services for students preparing for finals

Sara Naatz • December 4, 2012

With finals week approaching, the Women’s Center and Wellness Resource Center provide extra services to help students cope with high levels of stress. The Wellness Resource Center offers the "relaxation...

LBC Freshman Action Team plans for next semester

Caele Pemberton • December 4, 2012

The Legion of Black Collegians’ Freshman Action Team is already planning activities for next semester. Harrison said one of her goals is for the team to reach out to other students, not just African-American...

Columbia man chokes wife, barricades himself in house

Kyle Lock • December 4, 2012

A Columbia man barricaded himself in his house from police after attempting to choke his pregnant wife. Stephen Mitchell, 24, is wanted on a report of domestic assault after attempting to choke his wife...

McCaskill’s war contracting legislation passes in Senate

Claire Boston • December 4, 2012

On Thursday, the Senate passed Sen. Claire McCaskill’s (D-Mo.) Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act, an overhaul of the war contracting industry. McCaskill’s legislation aims to reform...