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‘The Casual Vacancy’ — 3 out of 5 Stars

Jessica Allison • October 30, 2012

There is no wizardry, Dark Lord or messenger owls in J.K. Rowling’s "The Casual Vacancy." Rowling’s first adult novel deals with much more realistic drama. Barry Fairbrother, a citizen of the small...

$MSA presidential slate issued major infraction$

MSA presidential slate issued major infraction

Cassa Niedringhaus • October 30, 2012

Spencer Maass and Shelby Catalano, candidates of one of three Missouri Students Association presidential and vice presidential slates, were issued a major infraction by the Board of Elections Commissioners...

Eat of the Week: Taco soup

Pete Colman • October 30, 2012

With the arrival of fall comes cool temperatures, and we all have our favorite things to keep us warm. Whether you prefer drinking a cup of hot chocolate or bundling up in a cozy Snuggie, it's important...

Mizzou Diversity Summit keynote speaker delves into dehumanization

Katherine Knott • October 30, 2012

The Mizzou Diversity Summit concluded its first day with keynote speaker David Livingstone Smith, who spoke about dehumanization. Smith is a public philosopher who deals with issues relating to human...

Eat of the Week: Strawberry Parfait

Griffin Matis • October 30, 2012

Parfait, which translates into English as “perfect,” wholly describes this beautiful and delicious dessert. This creation is by far the pinnacle of my efforts. It is not only the best parfait I’ve...

Alpha Epsilon Pi and Chi Omega take first in Talent, overall in Homecoming 2012

Desiree Seals • October 30, 2012

Students crowded Sunday in front of the steps of Jesse Hall to find out who would be the winner of this year’s Homecoming competition. Members of the Homecoming Steering Committee announced the winners...

Faculty Council discusses non-tenure staff voting rights

Jack Howland • October 30, 2012

Faculty Council discussed a proposal last week that would change the definition of “faculty” to include non-tenure track faculty. The proposal would revise the Faculty Council’s Rules of Order to...

Multicultural Center celebrates 40th anniversary

Erika Trombley • October 30, 2012

This year marks the Multicultural Center’s 40th anniversary at MU. Opened in 1972, the MCC originally focused on academic retention services and provided tutoring to students. In the 1990s its goals...

Local firefighter hosts dance party in efforts to rebuild home after Joplin tornado

Carleigh Cavender • October 30, 2012

At 9 p.m. Monday, CoMoGloSho will take over Roxy’s with an 18+ black light and glow dance party. It’s not just to celebrate the end of another Monday, though. The $5 encouraged donation at the door...

Free Homecoming concert on Rollins Street features Imagine Dragons

Madison Feller • October 29, 2012

The first-ever Homecoming concert took over Rollins Street on Friday night, when alternative rock band Imagine Dragons played outside the MU Student Center to a full crowd. “We decided a free concert...

Institute of Medicine inductee promotes innovations in senior care

Alaina Lancaster • October 26, 2012

After her husband pointed out a nursing home job in the classifieds, Marilyn Rantz said she knew she wanted to serve seniors for the rest of her career. Rantz has been a nurse for more than 40 years,...

MU researchers utilize gold nanoparticles in prostate cancer treatment

Elise Schmelzer • October 26, 2012

Researchers at MU have proven their new gold nanoparticle treatment for prostate cancer is effective in dogs and are one step closer to developing a new, safer treatment for humans. The new method involves...