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Reel Reviews: ‘Seven Psychopaths’ insanely funny

Josh Sipp • October 18, 2012

Last weekend marked one of the best movie-going weekends in the past few months, with the release of Ben Affleck’s suspense thriller, “Argo,” Martin McDonagh’s star-studded comedy, “Seven Psychopaths”...

Local theater warps time with ‘Rocky Horror’

Brendan Wray • October 18, 2012

When: Oct. 25-28, Nov. 1-4, and Nov. 8-11 7:30 p.m. Thursdays - Saturdays 2 p.m. Sundays Tickets: $12 adult, $11 student Where: Columbia Entertainment Company Hidden deep in the caves of pop culture...

One Step at a Time: an apple a day and other seasonal goodies

Abbie Wenthe • October 18, 2012

With turning 20 this week and the semiannual freak out that comes with signing up for classes, lately I have been reminiscing about childhood and how great I had it as a kid. The only thing I had to worry...

Citizen Jane Film Festival celebrates female filmmakers

Haris Fazlic • October 18, 2012

Ever wondered how many A-list films are directed by women? How many female directors are behind those big screen blockbusters? The answer: not enough. Luckily, the Citizen Jane Film Festival is changing...

Citizen Jane Review: Sexy Baby

William Schmitt • October 18, 2012

_Plays at 7:30 p.m. at Charters Auditorium at Stephens College_. Jill Bauer and Ronna Gradus collaborated to direct “Sexy Baby,” which explores issues that have arisen from the explosive popularity...

Citizen Jane Review: Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines

Carleigh Cavender • October 18, 2012

_Plays at 7 p.m. at Windsor Auditorium at Stephens College._ Rarely will you ever taken notice of female comic book heroes. Besides the fact that there are maybe two superheroines that I can even think...

Triangle Coalition hosts Black & Gold Drag Show

Katie Pohlman • October 17, 2012

The Triangle Coalition and the LGBTQ Resource Center hosted the Black & Gold Drag Show on Wednesday night at The Shack. The show is one of the Triangle Coalition’s biannual shows. The theme was in honor...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Tess Catlett • October 16, 2012

1. Man arrested on paraphernalia charge at Hearnes Center Officers responded to a report of suspected narcotic paraphernalia early Thursday morning at the Hearnes Center. A spoon that was found in the...

Erica Upshaw returns as ARM keynote speaker

Jessica Allison • October 16, 2012

Erica Upshaw spoke Monday in Jesse Auditorium for the second year in a row as the keynote speaker for Alcohol Responsibility Month. The Wellness Resource Center decided to bring Upshaw back for another...

McCaskill waits tables in Columbia to emphasize importance of student loans, other issues

Beatriz Costa-Lima • October 16, 2012

As sophomore Mitchell Perne and sophomore Brady Finn sat at their table at Flat Branch Pub & Brewing on Tuesday morning, instead of the usual waitress, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D.-Mo., arrived to take their...

MU researcher finds possible key to interstellar travel

Andrew Beasley • October 16, 2012

Exact interstellar measurements might now be possible, thanks to the work of an MU researcher. Sergei Kopeikin, a professor of physics and astronomy in the College of Arts and Science, solved an anomaly...

Obama, Romney argue foreign and domestic issues in second debate

Rachel Brooks • October 16, 2012

The second presidential debate, held Tuesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Ny. and moderated by CNN’s Candy Crowley, was presented in a town-hall format, with undecided voters chosen by the Gallup...