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Director Robert Greene speaks about ‘Kati with an I’

Kelsey Wingo February 29, 2012

The True/False Film Fest will take off in only a few hours, and the buzz has already swept the town of Columbia with fervor. On Wednesday, at the Columbia Public Library, award-winning filmmaker Robert...

March March 'mini circus' to start off True/False weekend

March March ‘mini circus’ to start off True/False weekend

Alicia Tan February 28, 2012

People on floats, unicycles or their own two feet make their way down the streets of downtown Columbia, donning their handmade props and costumes in a [55-second video](http://vimeo.com/8937623) on the...

‘This Means War’: 3 out of 5 stars

Lauren Hill February 28, 2012

At first glance, I probably would not have wanted to see “This Means War.” It's a typical girl-choosing-between-two-guys-who-happen-to-both-be-perfect-in-every-way movie, adding in some famous comedians...

Behind the screens: Volunteering at True/False

Caitlyn Gallip February 28, 2012

For the past eight years, thousands of film lovers have descended on Columbia and participated in a weekend of live music, zero sleep and truly exceptional films during the True/False Film Fest. This...

Fun. – ‘Some Nights’: 5 out of 5 stars

Christine Cauthen February 28, 2012

"Some Nights" is the sophomore album from indie-pop band Fun. The band is made up of Nate Ruess, former vocalist of The Format, Jack Antonoff of Steel Train on guitar and trumpet and Andrew Dost of Anathello...

True/False Film Previews

True/False Film Previews

Brandon Foster, Dylan Chapman February 28, 2012

True/False Film Previews Editors Picks *Director will be in attendance 1/2 Revolution Directors: Karim El Hakim* and Omar Shargawi* 9:45 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at The Blue Note 9 p.m. Saturday, March...

Stephens College dance company steps into MU

Stephens College dance company steps into MU

Caitlyn Gallip February 28, 2012

The Dimensions Repertory Dance Company from Stephens College performed Thursday at Stotler Lounge. The performance was presented by the MU’s Unions Arts Council, a group that brings art events to Memorial...

Capacity limitations a growing concern for Faculty Council

Caroline Bauman February 28, 2012

At the Faculty Council meeting last week, chairman Harry Tyrer asked faculty to look for subtle implications of issues created by classroom capacity limitations. “The Faculty Council wants to know if...

Eliot Battle’s documentary ‘Battle: Change From Within’ played at MU

Clare Ngai February 28, 2012

Local civil rights leader Eliot Battle sat with his hands folded in his lap in the first row of Bush Auditorium at MU and awaited to see the documentary that tells the story of his continuous fight in...

Bill seeks to repeal capital punishment in Missouri

Jeremy Truitt February 28, 2012

A new House bill being brought forth by Rep. Penny Hubbard, D-District 58, seeks to repeal the death penalty in Missouri as well as allow re-sentencing for all inmates currently on death row in the state. The...

SUPB names first ever Mr. Mizzou Juan Mundo-Sifuentes

SUPB names first ever Mr. Mizzou Juan Mundo-Sifuentes

Megan Lewis February 28, 2012

MU students and visitors alike watched as five men competed to be the first ever Mr. Mizzou on Wednesday evening in Stotler Lounge. Hosted by the Student Unions Programing Board, the pageant consisted...

Sustainahouse residents pay less in utilities

Sustainahouse residents pay less in utilities

Madison Alcedo February 28, 2012

Compared to other houses on campus, Sustainahouse saves energy costs, according to residents. The residents of Sustainahouse are known for implementing ways within the home to reduce their energy, electricity...