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‘Celeste & Jesse Forever’: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Ashlee Czapla • October 2, 2012

Nothing lasts forever. Such is the case for Celeste and Jesse, whose high school romance turned marriage is over within the first 10 minutes of this romantic comedy. However, their extremely close friendship...

City Council votes to ban possession of fireworks in Columbia

Scott Delhommer • October 2, 2012

With a 4-3 vote, Columbia City Council approved an ordinance Monday night that will make Mayor Bob McDavid’s Fourth of July plans illegal. The council voted to make the possession of fireworks illegal...

Wright/Mahr balances own platform with student-driven one

Thom Carter • October 2, 2012

For Tom Wright and Bo Mahr, the upcoming Missouri Students Association presidential election comes down to which candidates will be able to best represent MU students. Wright, the slate’s nominee for...

MU Campus Facilities works with GlenMartin on turbine

Hanna Jacunski • October 2, 2012

Rising about 130 feet above the intersection, a new wind turbine constructed Monday will generate 20 kilowatts of electricity for campus facilities. The wind turbine was built on a hill on the corner...

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...

Sheriff, DEA sponsor drug take-back program

Claire Boston • October 2, 2012

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the [Youth Community Coalition](http://yc2.org/), collected nearly 500 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs as part of its biannual drug take-back...