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Keeping it in the family: Redmonds share poetry at MU

Megan Lewis • February 21, 2012

With connections to both Maya Angelou and M.C. Hammer, Eugene B. Redmond and his daughter Treasure Shields Redmond are considered a big deal in the world of poetry. The pair visited MU for Black History...

Bill aims to further protect student victims of bullying

Jeremy Truitt • February 21, 2012

Megan Meier was 13 years old when she met Josh on MySpace. He was attractive and interested in her, but the encounter would lead to her suicide in a quiet St. Louis suburb in 2006, according to the Megan...

Film Production Club presents Valentine’s Day Film Festival

Alex Stewart • February 21, 2012

MU’s recently formed Film Production Club held its first major event last Friday in Chamber Auditorium. The Valentine's Day Film Festival contained films that were written, directed and produced by...

Debra Brenegan, Phong Nguyen present at MU’s Creative Writing Program

Shannah Arner • February 21, 2012

The Creative Writing Program at MU is sponsoring a year-long reading series that is free and open to the public. This series is a continuation of a tradition promoting reading and culture in Columbia. “The...

Structural fire leaves north Columbia home uninhabitable

Lizzie Johnson • February 21, 2012

An electrical fire left a north Columbia home uninhabitable and amassed $200,000 in damages Thursday. The owner, Jeremy Spillman, was outside for a few minutes and returned to find thick smoke. Spillman...

Michael Budds’ lecture explores pioneering rock ‘n’ roll singer Rosetta Tharpe

Alfie Cox • February 21, 2012

One woman’s triumphs in the rock 'n' roll genre were honored Wednesday night at the “Crossover Pioneer & Godmother of Rock ’n’ Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharp” lecture, held at Chamber Auditorium...

A&S council hosts annual week of events

Matt Ingram • February 21, 2012

Students in the College of Arts and Science preparing for a regular week should reevaluate their calendars. Monday marked the beginning of the College of Arts and Science Week, an annual celebration hosted...

Ars Nova choir group performs at MU for ‘Collecting a New Century’

Sarah Walsh • February 21, 2012

A feast for the senses took place Friday night as art and music came together for MU’s Ars Nova. Singers gave a concert inspired by artwork from the Museum of Art and Archaeology’s most recent exhibition,...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton • February 21, 2012

1. Three arrested after pointing gun at students from church parking lot Three people were arrested after pointing a gun at Hickman High School students from the parking lot of a church. Andrew L. Barnette-Kruger,...

Senior wins top prize for shoe heel concept

Hunter Woodall • February 21, 2012

MU senior Jessica Cui won first place in the REDI Entrepreneurial Summit's Idea Bounce Competition. Columbia-based company Regional Economic Development Inc. holds the competition annually. Cui’s award-winning...

MU faculty discusses impact of House Bill 1042

Savannah Kannberg • February 17, 2012

In the state of Missouri, where 25 percent of people older than 25 have at least a bachelor’s degree, House Bill 1042 might make it easier for students to earn a college diploma. Higher education is...

Mizzou’s meme-mania takes over Facebook, Twitter

Alex Stewart • February 17, 2012

Surprisingly, the most popular trend on campus right now is not brightly colored $125 Hunter “Wellies” or Kate Spade iPhone cases. It’s not even wearing leggings as pants. It’s the meme. What...