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2012 IFC executive board members chosen

Katie Yaeger • November 15, 2011

MU’s Interfraternity Council held elections for its seven executive board positions 2 p.m. Sunday in Allen Auditorium. Each chapter sent either its president or a representative to cast a vote. The...

MU graduate student teams up with local developers for photogame

Chris Jasper • November 15, 2011

The best way to become a hero is to take a lot of pictures. That is the idea behind a new app for the iPad and iPhone, Herograph. MU graduate student Francesco Marconi conceptualized the game and had it...

Bookstore adds comparison feature online to curb textbook costs

Elyse Vesser • November 15, 2011

Textbooks are a college essential. Students need them to graduate. But this necessity comes at a high cost. The Open Course Library, [a new initiative in Washington]( http://www.good.is/post/in-washington-state-the-end-of-200-textbooks-is-here/?utm_content=headline&utm_medium=hp_carousel&utm_source=slide_5),...

Silveira inspires during performance for Transgender Awareness

Alfie Cox • November 15, 2011

Lucas Silveira, frontman of the alternative rock band The Cliks, performed in Stotler Lounge on Tuesday. Following his performance, Silveira answered questions from the audience. The event was a part...

Derrick Washington sentenced to 5 years in prison

Emmy Boyd • November 14, 2011

Former MU tailback Derrick Washington was sentenced to five years in prison and 120 days in the 559 Shock Incarceration Program on Monday after being convicted of felony deviate sexual assault in September. Washington...

New postage stamp created in honor of veterans

Sam Rourke • November 13, 2011

Friday was the day to honor the sacrifices veterans have made to keep America free. That honor can now be seen at the post office with the new “Purple Heart Forever” stamp, which was formally presented...

Career expert speaks to business students

Aamer Trambu • November 13, 2011

Career development guru Donald Asher visited Columbia on Thursday to share, what he promised the audience, was knowledge that would benefit them more than $50,000. He held two workshops in succession...

MU honors veterans with memorial rededication, wreath-laying ceremonies

Katie Yaeger • November 12, 2011

Students and community members gathered to recognize members of the United States Armed Forces with two ceremonies at noon Friday east of Memorial Union. Veterans, students and members of the community...

Pumpkin juice for the soul

Julia Bush • November 11, 2011

After the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" and subsequent culmination of the series this summer, fans packed away their robes and wands, ready to face life after Potter. However,...

MU sees increase in international graduate students

Daniel Shapiro • November 11, 2011

The nation has seen a rise in international graduate students attending American university graduate programs, according to a report by the Council of Graduate Schools. The report stated that of all graduate...

Five classic books that are still relevant today

Kelly Scanlon • November 11, 2011

Classics are classics for a reason. Sure, the story might be about rogue doctors during the Russian Revolution, gossip in English parlors about the new rich neighbor or how to reach the Emerald City, but...

Breaks are high time for crime on campus

Chris Jasper • November 11, 2011

According to City-Data.com, the Columbia crime rate is lower than the average United States city. But crime does occur. From Columbia Police Department and MU Police Department crime reports, this is...