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Indie game inspires players’ inner DJ

Brendan Wray • August 24, 2012

I’ve had six years of piano lessons and a stint of playing the baritone for my middle school’s band, but not once did I feel like a musician until I picked up Sound Shapes for the PlayStation Vita...

RHA adds new programming board to plan events throughout the year

Zach Foor • August 24, 2012

This year, the Residence Halls Association is looking to bring its event planning and student involvement to the next level. The new student event planning association is called the Programming Board. “Programming...

Hair Hole rocks out at First Annual CoMo Jams BBQ

Madison Feller • August 24, 2012

About 10 blocks from campus, tucked away on Orr Street, sits Columbia’s own DIY music venue, the Hair Hole. This basement-sized space allows bands from around the U.S. to rehearse and perform somewhere...

Budget director announces plan to retire

Caele Pemberton • August 24, 2012

For 36 years, MU Budget Director Tim Rooney has played a crucial role in the university's budget decisions, working closely with the chancellor to determine how funds are allocated. Rooney will retire...

Out with the old, in with the New Tongues

Megan Lewis • August 24, 2012

After three painful months, you've finally returned to beloved Columbia. You’ve organized your room, picked up your books and most likely celebrated the jolliest of unofficial holidays: syllabus week....

UM Press talk continues at Faculty Council

Savannah Kannberg, Caroline Bauman • August 23, 2012

At a Faculty Council meeting Thursday, former MU Chancellor Richard Wallace spoke with council members about the future of the University of Missouri Press as it moves to MU. On Aug. 6, the MU Faculty...

Concert Preview: Tab Benoit

Sarah Leituala • August 23, 2012

Tab Benoit’s latest album, _Legacy: The Best of Tab Benoit_, was released in April. _Legacy_ has a blend of some of his best pieces of work from previous albums. _Legacy_ features 14 of his best tracks,...

FastCAT route debuts in Columbia

Isabelle Marsh • August 21, 2012

FastCAT, the new Columbia city transit plan made its debut Aug. 13. The plan, which will run through MU and the downtown area, is designed to transport students in high-traffic areas of the city. FastCAT...

Fall Welcome artist Ben Kweller rocks Carnahan Quadrangle

Elise Schmelzer • August 21, 2012

Carnahan Quadrangle transformed into a concert venue Saturday night when Texas based indie-rocker Ben Kweller hit the stage for MU’s annual Fall Welcome Concert. “I’m just so happy," freshman Kathy...

Theft remains most-reported offense on campus

Ryan Cross • August 21, 2012

From petty thefts to violent assault, college students can be targets for all sorts of crimes while living on campus. With school back in session, local police and campus officials are urging students...

Out with the old and in with the new: McDonald’s closes, Success Center expands

Nicole Shaddy • August 21, 2012

Beginning this semester, the expanded portion of the Student Success Center will be open for student use. The renovation will be used to further the collaborative learning environment both the Learning...

MUPD investigates on-campus assault

Jack Howland • August 21, 2012

A female student dialed 911 at about 11:35 p.m. Sunday claiming she was assaulted near the intersection of College Avenue and Rollins Street, according to an MU Police Department news release. The victim...