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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...

MU professors say graduate education necessity depends on profession

Daniel Shapiro • February 21, 2012

Graduate Record Examination tests have reached a record number of participants, with more than 800,000 GRE tests administered in 2011, according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The...

‘The Vow’: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

Briana Brooks • February 21, 2012

Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams, love story? I’m in. Whether it was Channing Tatum’s good looks or Rachel McAdams’ resume of strong films or even Taylor Swift in the background belting the climax...

Curators vote to increase tuition for in-state, out-of-state students

Caroline Bauman • February 21, 2012

In-state students will see a 3 percent increase in tuition next year and out-of-state students will see a 7.5 percent increase, after the UM System Board of Curators approved the respective rises Monday. The...

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...