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Faculty discusses decision to not release syllabi

Jack Howland • August 24, 2012

A non-profit organization has stated in a national review of teacher preparation programs that the UM System is “not cooperating” with its request for syllabi from the College of Education. The organization's...

All About the Curren$y

Riley O’Connor • August 24, 2012

Curren$y’s latest collection of heady tunes found on _The Stoned Immaculate_ is his first to be released by a major label, Warner Bros. Records. But like the other dozens of mixtapes and random cuts...

UM Press’s transition to MU leads to concerns on quality

Savannah Kannberg • August 24, 2012

During Faculty Council’s Executive Committee’s Aug. 6 closed-door meeting with both UM System President Tim Wolfe and Chancellor Brady Deaton, issues arose regarding the UM Press. Currently, the new...

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...

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,...

Freshman enrollment largest in MU’s history

Ian Frazer • August 21, 2012

The sphere of MU's influence is expanding both in its student body and its geographic reach due to this year’s freshman class. As of the first day of classes, 6,560 freshmen were enrolled at MU, a record...

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...