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Diversity event at McDavid Hall receives national award from National Residence Hall Honorary

Cait Campbell • December 6, 2011

The National Residence Hall Honorary awarded its “Diversity Program of the Month” national award to the Walk a Mile program held by McDavid Hall Coordinator Joe Kelley. The program was designed to...

Melanie Rae Thon appears at MU’s creative writing series

Tom Leonard • December 6, 2011

Thursday evening, a crowd of a few dozen gathered at Tate Hall to listen to readings by Melanie Rae Thon, a highly recognized figure in the world of fiction writing. Thon read chapters from her most recent...

Rainbow House receives donations from MU organizations

Bailey Otto • December 6, 2011

It’s the season of giving, and the MU College Democrats and MU College Republicans are doing what they can to make the holiday season special for those less fortunate. Both organizations made the effort...

Students prepare for holidays with lights, decorations

Cait Campbell • December 6, 2011

As the holiday season draws near, holiday lights and decorations are adorning residence halls and Greek Life housing. Decorating provides an opportunity for students to socialize. Hatch Hall Peer Advisor...

Two MU students win Orbit design contest

Ian Frazer • December 6, 2011

Two MU School of Journalism students have been selected as winners of the Orbit Spotlight Series Design Contest, a nationwide competition between college students. The MU winners, juniors Emily Herron...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox • December 6, 2011

Regents approve 8 percent tuition increase UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO - The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents approved an 8 percent tuition increase today for all undergraduate college...

City Council passes anti-discrimination resolution

Sam Rourke • December 6, 2011

The Columbia City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday to prohibit discrimination toward individuals based on their gender identity. The issue was brought to the attention of Mayor Bob McDavid...

Midwest Energy Policy Conference features faculty from MU

Corinne Kennedy • December 6, 2011

The fifth annual Midwest Energy Policy Conference ended Friday in St. Louis. The two-day conference featured presentations from faculty at midwestern universities including Illinois State University, Eastern...

Living Windows Festival starts off holiday season

Alex Stewart • December 3, 2011

A total of 19 stores in The District participated in the Living Windows Festival on Friday night to begin the holiday season. Carolers, holiday musicians and Santa Claus, as well as free carriage rides,...

ABC’s 25 Days of Christmas

Joel Samson Berntsen, Brandon Foster • December 2, 2011

You might have already missed the first day, but ABC Family is bringing some extra-thick Christmas cheer to the table this holiday season with their usual 25 Days of Christmas. Check the schedule below...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman • December 2, 2011

Protests to continue in response to tuition increase CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON - Students and various organizations are set to band together at the chancellor’s office in Long Beach on...

Bias-Free Coalition and citizens meet to integrate Muslims, Hispanics

Kay Yeung • December 2, 2011

The Bias-Free Columbia Coalition invited citizens to its third public event, aiming to help build Columbia a community to welcome residents from various backgrounds. The meeting introduced two projects...