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The EndZone finds potential competition in downtown tailgating area

Molly Duffy • February 21, 2012

Last football season, the Missouri Students Association revamped MU tailgating by creating The EndZone, a space for students to gather before kick-off. But if a new tailgating area downtown, Tiger Town,...

Returning students discuss on-campus housing limits, off campus living

Megan Lewis • February 21, 2012

With the deadline to apply to live on-campus next year passed, living arrangements for the 2012-13 school year are a prevalent topic in the minds of many MU students. Only a small number of upperclassmen...

Office for Financial Success reopening begins Missouri Saves Week

Katie Yaeger • February 21, 2012

With a new location and a newly remodeled space, the Office for Financial Success is open for business. The office held its grand reopening ceremony at 10:15 a.m. Monday in Stanley Hall after remodeling...

STRIPES undergoes first weekend with new policy

Ciera Velarde • February 21, 2012

The first weekend under the new STRIPES policy to decrease wait times was successful for the organization, STRIPES spokesman Mark Hodges said. In the past, a student could request a ride from STRIPES...

Missouri breaks record with $14.1 billion in exports, lower unemployment

Jeremy Truitt • February 21, 2012

Total Missouri exports topped $14.1 billion in 2011, a new record for the Show-Me state and a huge boost to the state’s overall economic expansion, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Combs • February 21, 2012

**Sugary drinks' unhealthiness becomes prevalent** PENN STATE — It’s recommended that everyone drink at least eight glasses of water a day, but many could have a tough time fitting that in amid an...

Council gives report on current state of transit issue

Sam Rourke • February 21, 2012

A report on the ongoing transit issue was presented to the Columbia City Council at the request of Mayor Bob McDavid at Monday’s meeting. McDavid said City Manager Mike Matthes has offered a universal...

Tiger Town sparks debate among local businesses

Elissa Chudwin • February 21, 2012

The potential street and business closures caused by the proposed Tiger Town has led many business owners to have mixed opinions. Based on other SEC schools' tailgating traditions, Tiger Town will be...

Following lead, CPD arrest suspect in string of shootings

Dani Kass, Lizzie Johnson • February 21, 2012

Police arrested a major player in the 11 gunshot incidences that have occurred in Columbia in the past 27 days. The male suspect, who is between 16 and mid-20s in age, was arrested after officers followed...

Vagina Monologues scream for anti-abuse

Taylor Fox • February 21, 2012

It was heard echoing through Speakers Circle, shouted throughout the student center and, on Saturday, the word erupted from Jesse Hall — “vagina.” The 11th annual MU Vagina Monologues were performed...

Senator Blunt urges repeal of Obama’s contraceptive mandate

Jeremy Truitt • February 21, 2012

President Barack Obama’s contraceptive mandate is being fiercely opposed by some in the Senate, including Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who seeks to repeal the requirement, citing religious freedom. The mandate,...

‘The Walking Dead’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Rexly Penaflorida II • February 21, 2012

After a 2 1/2-month hiatus, “The Walking Dead” returns to AMC. The first half of the second season begins with the search for Sophia, Carol Peletier's (Melissa McBride) child, and the group’s temporary...