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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

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

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

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...

Aetna to pay $1.5 million to Missouri, says Department of Insurance

Elise Schmelzer October 2, 2012

Insurance company Aetna agreed to pay a $1.5 million penalty to settle claims that the insurer violated Missouri regulations concerning health coverage of abortion, autism treatments and birth control. Aetna...

Students fight the undead in weekend Humans vs. Zombie event

Students fight the undead in weekend Humans vs. Zombie event

Sarah Darby October 2, 2012

It would have been a typical Peace Park outing for MU graduate Brooke Fletcher had it not been for the hundreds of Nerf gun bullets flying around her and people running around as zombies. “I did not...

Tiger Pantry opens its doors

Tiger Pantry opens its doors

Jill Deutsch October 2, 2012

As the month of October began, so did Tiger Pantry, the Missouri Students Association’s newest auxiliary that will provide students, staff and faculty at MU with food assistance. “(Tiger Pantry) created...

Gone Girl’ by Gillian Flynn: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Liz Brown October 2, 2012

In her third book, Chicago novelist Gillian Flynn introduces readers to Amy Elliot Dunne. Amy is beautiful, clever and perfect in every way. After being married to journalist-turned-bar-owner Lance "Nick"...