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Freshmen continue ‘Paint the M’ tradition at Memorial Stadium

Jacob Scholl • August 21, 2012

Every August MU students roll up their sleeves and go to work on one of college football’s most recognizable landmarks. On Friday morning many students painted the rock “M” at Memorial Stadium as...

Autism researcher leaves Baylor, returns to MU

Caroline O’Reilly • August 21, 2012

When the Thompson Center first opened its doors, no one knew it would grow to become one of the premier neurodevelopmental disorder research facilities in the country, or the largest center specializing...

‘Undeclared Major’ continues online after Maneater

Alex Stewart • August 21, 2012

Recent MU graduate Belal Al-Rawi, a cartoonist for The Maneater last year, has a surprisingly wide range of interests. When he’s not drawing comics about his four years of college adventures, he works...

MU economist finding solution for other countries to prepare for financial crises

Lucas Shapiro • August 21, 2012

The National Science Foundation recently awarded MU economist Christopher Otrok a $70,600 grant for a research project. Ortok is in the process of developing a model that would be able to forecast how...

Rep. Todd Akin’s ‘legitimate rape’ comment sparks national controversy, GOP disapproval

Caroline O’Reilly • August 21, 2012

The remarks of Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., the Republican challenger of Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., regarding “legitimate rape” on the St. Louis news program “The Jaco Report”...

Citizen proposes solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Scott Delhommer • August 21, 2012

In July 2006, Columbia adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which called for a 7 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. Unfortunately, an Aug. 6 report by the city found...

New trolley tours to educate both Columbia visitors and natives

Griffin Matis • August 21, 2012

Tiger Trolley Tours will open its services to visitors and Columbia natives on Wednesday, Aug. 22, with a ribbon ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, followed by tours to those in attendance. The tours,...

Local police step up school zone enforcement

Laurien Rose • August 21, 2012

Speed limits in Columbia school zones will be heavily enforced by Columbia police until Aug. 31, courtesy of an $8,000 grant from the state. The extra enforcement is a reminder to motorists to be particularly...

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...