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First night of Homecoming Talent competition a hit

Desiree Seals • October 23, 2012

Members of Greek Life chanted and cheered for their sororities and fraternities at the first night of the Homecoming Talent competition on Monday. Students, parents and alumni were present at the event,...

Columbia City Council approves American Airlines deal

Brent Pearson • October 23, 2012

Arrivals and departures of American Airlines flights are one step closer to landing at Columbia Regional Airport. On Monday the Columbia City Council unanimously approved four ordinances supporting daily...

MSA presidential slates work to be accountable to students

Thom Carter, Jill Deutsch, Cassa Niedringhaus • October 23, 2012

Each of the three Missouri Students Association presidential slates has plans to keep promises to student voters and remain accountable if elected. **Droege/Beattie** Accountability has been a central...

Mizzou Dance Marathon raises thousands of dollars with FT5K

Caroline Bauman • October 23, 2012

The Mizzou Dance Marathon is $7,215 closer to its five-year, $375,000 pledge to the MU Children’s Hospital after the FT5K run Saturday. “I was blown away by the event,” Dance Marathon executive...

Mizzou Food Week teaches students benefits of healthy and sustainable eating

Sara Naatz • October 23, 2012

The Environmental Leadership Office is teaming up with various organizations this week for Mizzou Food Week, which focuses on the sustainability and nutrition of food on campus. Events include the Potluck...

Blackburn appointed MSA chief of staff

Jill Deutsch • October 23, 2012

On Oct. 8, Missouri Students Association President Xavier Billingsley appointed Luke Blackburn from seven other candidates as his new chief of staff. “I think he will be the best person to learn in...

Obama, Romney debate foreign policy in final presidential debate

Rachel Brooks • October 23, 2012

The third and final presidential debate between Republican candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama was held Monday and focused on foreign policy. The debate took place at Lynn University in Boca...

Fall 2012 Clery releases triple from last year

Lucas Shapiro • October 23, 2012

During MU's Fall 2012 semester, students have received six Clery release emails from the MU Police Department regarding various assaults that have occurred. During last year’s fall semester, there were...

Two robbed in own vehicle in Taco Bell parking lot

Kara Tabor • October 23, 2012

Two nameless individuals were victims of an armed robbery that took place late Sunday night in the parking lot of a Taco Bell restaurant. At 9:30 p.m., Columbia police officers were dispatched to the...

No city policy for apartment crime alerts

Adrienne Donica • October 23, 2012

When four residents of The Grove were robbed at gunpoint in their apartment, their neighbors had no idea. “The first time I heard about it was on the news,” MU freshman and Grove resident Karter Moran...

Unions Arts Council to host student art show in Stotler Lounge

Mollie Barnes • October 23, 2012

Student art of various mediums displayed in Memorial Union this week will be judged by a group of students and faculty. "We recognize the talent that's in our department, and we want to give students...

‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Ciera Velarde • October 22, 2012

It’s always so refreshing when shyness and awkwardness are celebrated in a movie. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” does just that, while also exploring poignant issues with beautiful ease. In Stephen...