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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

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

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

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

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...

True/False: On screen, on stage

Greta Weber • February 28, 2012

Although the True/False Film Festival focuses on celebrating filmmaking, it also involves another art form that plays an essential role in most films: music. With an eclectic group of 34 musicians playing...

Mayday Parade marches through Columbia

Taylor Weatherby • February 27, 2012

Mayday Parade has been a five-man band for five years, but it hasn’t always been that way. It was a six-man group just over six years ago. The band had to deal with the departure of co-lead vocalist...

International Welcome Party draws crowds

Vineeta Tan • February 26, 2012

The semi-annual International Welcome Party drew a crowd to the MU Student Center on Saturday. Jointly organized by the International Programming Committee and the Missouri International Student Council,...

RHA presidential slates debate visibility, sustainability

Dee Silney-Bah • February 26, 2012

Residence Halls Association presidential candidates gathered Sunday afternoon to hold a debate for the election, which is to be held at the end of RHA Week on Thursday. Each slate was present — Chris...