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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...

Vintage Hunting

Cait Campbell • September 28, 2012

This fall’s bold, warm hues and creamy pastels on refined, minimalist apparel look stunning on the runway, but not everyone can wear or afford these luxury items. Vintage clothing stores such as Absolute...

Male Edition: How to avoid looking like a FRATzonista this fall

Tess Betts • September 28, 2012

Male fashion is _simple_ for fall, so embrace it! Unlike the gazillion trends that females are programmed to follow, males can combine a few layered pieces, a decent jacket and cool socks to look yummy....

Public comment session addresses proposed server training ordinance

Sarah Suerig • September 28, 2012

The Columbia Substance Abuse Advisory Commission held its first comment session open to the public Thursday evening to discuss its proposed server training ordinance. The commission previously held a...

MOVE’s guide to fall fashion

Claire Boston • September 28, 2012

Columbia may not exactly be a fashion capital, but if you’re looking to add some trendy fall pieces to your wardrobe, downtown is just the place to do it. Charming boutiques line the streets just off...

MU geographer helps bring GIS to Missouri students

Jack Witthaus • September 28, 2012

K-12 students in Missouri now have access to free geographic information system software that allows users to overlay information onto maps. From homeschool programs to Boy Scouts to schools, almost any...