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Higher education: worth the investment?

Katie Yaeger • April 17, 2012

Companies, politicians and schools in the United States have begun placing importance on higher education, something President Barack Obama has emphasized throughout his term. "In a global economy, putting...

MU Fine Arts student debuts ‘Anti-Heroic Painting’ exhibition

Alex Stewart • April 17, 2012

Fine arts graduate student Jake Johnson explores the idea of combining Baroque and Renaissance art with pop culture and comic book characters for his thesis exhibition, “Anti-Heroic Painting.” Large...

LBC’s Black Love Week unites students while debating love, relationships, sex

Paula Ottoni Candido • April 17, 2012

The Legion of Black Collegians will attempt to redefine love during its annual Black Love Week from April 15 to 21. LBC’s Activities chairwoman Simone McGautha, the organization’s executive board...

‘Matched’: 3 out of 5 Stars

Lauren Hill • April 17, 2012

People are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Everywhere you look, you see movies and books coming out about what the world will look like if the world does in fact end. "Matched" by Ally...

Youth in foster care could soon face required college visits

Jeremy Truitt • April 17, 2012

Every day in Missouri, 15 children on average are removed from their homes, potentially headed for the foster care system, according to Voices for Children, a St. Louis-based non-profit group. Children...

The Cabin in the Woods’: 4 out of 5 stars

Megan Suddarth • April 17, 2012

Attention horror movie buffs: Looking for originality? I know it’s hard to find this day in age, but behold! “The Cabin in the Woods” has it all: zombies, redneck torture-loving zombie families,...

Greek Week Fling preliminaries showcase artistic talent

Katie Yaeger • April 17, 2012

Tarzan and Jane, Barbie and Ken, and Mario and Princess Peach are among the couples who will be showcased at Jesse Auditorium this week. Part of an annual tradition, Greek Week's Fling preliminaries began...

Silver Screen Film Festival shows student films in Memorial Union

Alfie Cox • April 17, 2012

Filmmakers of the future and curious fans were present Saturday night at the third annual Silver Screen Film Festival. The Silver Screen Film Festival was created in 2009 to showcase local talent in an...

Professor wins award for innovative teaching

Caroline Bauman • April 17, 2012

A self-proclaimed “gadget-girl,” Betsy Baker has been incorporating technology into her classes since she began her career as a second grade teacher in 1982. “I used to bring in my Commodore 64...

University Singers perform at First Baptist Church

Alyssa McKee • April 17, 2012

Founded in 1945, The University Singers have grown into a nationally and internationally recognized choir. The ensemble is composed of 51 carefully selected MU students, both undergraduate and graduate...

Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative Climate Survey returns to campus

Kelsey Wingo • April 17, 2012

Since 2001, MU has released a number of surveys allowing students to share their views on diversity within the campus atmosphere. These surveys have been coordinated and distributed by the Chancellor’s...

MU’s Bookstore becomes home to new clothing brands

Sara Driscoll • April 17, 2012

Where there were once textbooks in MU’s Bookstore basement there are now items ranging from dresses, earrings, scarves, to dorm décor and even futons. The idea for the change came from the central...