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Family of MU student killed in bus crash files wrongful death lawsuit

Andrew Beasley • October 5, 2012

The parents of Aditi Avhad, an MU student who was killed in a bus accident in August, have filed a wrongful death suit against Megabus USA LLC and Coach USA as well as Preston Taylor, the driver of the...

Exceeding housing capacity, students live in staff rooms for the longest time on record

Nicole Shaddy • October 5, 2012

With this year’s record-setting freshman class, the Department of Residential Life was pressed to accommodate the housing needs of the freshman class. Residential Life allows many more students to submit...

MUPD targets minor infractions to prevent future incidents

Andrea Gonzales-Paul • October 5, 2012

Although 2011 crime statistics show no dramatic increase, the MU Police Department is continually enforcing lesser incidents that can lead to more dangerous situations. MUPD's 2011 Campus Crime and Fire...

Dorial Green-Beckham, two teammates arrested on drug charges

Seth Boster, Kelsey Maffett • October 4, 2012

Freshman wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the former No. 1 recruit in the nation, and two other Missouri football players were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night. Green-Beckham, freshman linebacker...

TLC’s Matt Roloff speaks for Celebrate Ability Week

Tracy Cook • October 3, 2012

An aura of positivity filled the air in Jesse Auditorium as Matt Roloff received a standing ovation from MU students and members of the Columbia community. Roloff, known publicly for his role on TLC’s...

MU professor receives lifetime achievement award

Alaina Lancaster • October 2, 2012

Since his graduation in 1971, MU professor James Sowers has accumulated 30 years of researching success — all tucked into the pocket of his lab coat. Pointing to framed photos on the walls, James Sowers...

Mumford & Sons — ‘Babel’: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Josh Matejka • October 2, 2012

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s an old and clichéd saying, but it rings true of Mumford & Sons’ attitude about its new release, _Babel_, the follow-up to the double-platinum _Sigh...

Improv Festival brings comedy to MU

Jacob Scholl • October 2, 2012

This Saturday, comedians from Missouri to Chicago gathered for the first-ever MU Improv Festival. The event, sponsored by the Department of Student Activities, featured seven comedy groups who performed...

Celebrate Ability Week showcases abilities of students with disabilities

Beatriz Costa-Lima • October 2, 2012

With one hand on a wheel and the other on the ball, MU Wheelchair Basketball player Ben Mayforth demonstrated how to dribble in wheelchair basketball at the sport's open house Monday. After passing the...

Access to Alcohol Action Team works to promote responsible drinking

Elissa Chudwin • October 2, 2012

The Access to Alcohol Action Team is actively working with community members to increase student safety and decrease irresponsible alcohol use. Wellness Resource Center director Kim Dude represents higher...

Police Blotter

Tess Catlett • October 2, 2012

####Freshman arrested on drug charges Officers were sent to Campus View Apartments to investigate the odor of marijuana Friday night. Upon arriving, police made contact with Residential Life staff, who...

RHA hosts first MSA presidential debate

Cassa Niedringhaus • October 2, 2012

The Residence Halls Association hosted the first Missouri Students Association presidential debate of the season Monday. The three slates — Spencer Maass and Shelby Catalano, Tom Wright and Bo Mahr...