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MU Storm Chase Team pursues severe weather

Sarah Darby • September 11, 2012

It took three days and a total of 2,755 miles for senior Christine Rapp to see her first “textbook tornado." A textbook tornado is a term Rapp uses to define a stereotypical tornado seen in movies or...

University of Georgia professor lectures on civil service

Elise Schmelzer • September 11, 2012

Students crowded Jesse Wrench Auditorium on Friday afternoon to hear professor Hal G. Rainey present his lecture on the modern challenges of the civil service. Rainey, an Alumni Foundation Distinguished...

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks to honor Sept. 11

Rachel Brooks • September 11, 2012

In commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Mid-Missouri Peaceworks will hold a candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in front of the Boone County Courthouse. The first...

MU researchers develop powerful cancer treatment

Andrew Beasley • September 11, 2012

A team of MU researchers is fueling the fight against cancer with a new treatment, which is currently stronger than anything on the market. “While we improved the activity of the structure tenfold,...

Multiple shots fired in Waffle House parking lot

Lakshna Mehta • September 11, 2012

Multiple shots were fired outside a local Waffle House early Sunday after a large group gathered outside in the parking lot. The store manager of Waffle House, located at 904 Range Line St., called the...

Game day arrests down from last year

Matt Muenzberg • September 11, 2012

Fears of increased tailgate rowdiness subsided after Saturday's game against the University of Georgia. Fewer arrests were reported at Missouri's first Southeastern Conference game than at last season's...

ESPN executive John Walsh returns to MU

Zach Foor • September 11, 2012

ESPN Executive Vice President John Walsh arrived at the Reynolds Journalism Institute on Friday to answer students' questions regarding the business of sports media. Walsh, an MU alumnus, said he likes...

Feminist Student Union creates video to address Rep. Todd Akin

Rebecca Greenway • September 11, 2012

Discussions about Rep. Todd Akin were the focus of the Feminist Student Union's meeting Monday night in the MU Women’s Center. FSU held a meeting to record a video message directed toward Rep. Todd...

CPD arrests 35 in DWI campaign

Jack Howland • September 11, 2012

Between Aug. 17 and Sept. 3, the Columbia Police Department participated in the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. During the increased enforcement, 30 arrests were made, and an additional...

Gender-neutral housing discussion continues at MU

Ian Frazer • September 11, 2012

While a coed residence hall is a familiar concept for the typical MU student, a coed room or suite is not. Many universities across the U.S., though, have introduced gender-neutral living options in residence...

New interstate designation expected to benefit economy

Cassa Niedringhaus • September 11, 2012

The stretch of U.S. 71 between Kansas City and Joplin is set to become Interstate 49 starting Dec. 12. The change is expected to attract more businesses and increase economic growth, said Sean Matlock,...

International Welcome Party brings students together

Beatriz Costa-Lima • September 11, 2012

With paintbrush in hand, freshman Kristie Vahle focused on the construction paper before her as members of the Taiwanese Student Association instructed her in the art of Chinese calligraphy. After completing...