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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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University Singers invited to perform at White House

University Singers invited to perform at White House

Taylor Fox November 29, 2011

After an extensive application process, the University Singers have been invited to perform at the White House and will do so Dec. 19 under the direction of Paul Crabb. “It’s a big deal and very exciting...

MU police investigate vandalized art piece

Tess Betts November 28, 2011

The MU Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism near the Fine Arts Building after a class art project was destroyed Saturday, Nov. 19. MU’s 3D design class made the piece, called...

Columbia man starts fire in ex-girlfriend’s residence

Lizzie Johnson November 28, 2011

A Columbia man was arrested Sunday at 8:25 a.m. after breaking into the residence of his ex-girlfriend and starting a fire. Damon Lamont Poston Jr. broke into the apartment, located in the 200 block of...

MU Children's Hospital unveils new ambulance

MU Children’s Hospital unveils new ambulance

Turner Johnson November 23, 2011

The MU Women's and Children’s Hospital unveiled a new custom-built ambulance Tuesday, adding to its fleet of emergency response vehicles. The ambulance was specially designed to be used in the transport...

Pinkel pleads guilty for misdemeanor of drunken driving

Pinkel pleads guilty for misdemeanor of drunken driving

Lizzie Johnson November 22, 2011

MU football coach Gary Pinkel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for driving while intoxicated Nov. 18. He received two-year’s probation and a 30-day suspended sentence for the charge. It is his first offense. Pinkel...

IFC approves alcohol consumption in fraternity houses for students of legal age

Katie Yaeger November 20, 2011

As of August 2012, fraternities will be able to choose whether students ages 21 and over will be able to drink alcohol on their properties. MU’s Interfraternity Council revised its alcohol policy last...

Police canine to retire after 10 years in law enforcement

Police canine to retire after 10 years in law enforcement

Amanda Svoboda November 19, 2011

Cpl. Chris Smith and his German Shepherd, Utz, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department were recognized by the Missouri Police Canine Association for their collaboration in the past 10 years in drug...

Big XII Council on Black Student Government, One Mizzou big topics at joint senate

Elise Moser November 17, 2011

The Legion of Black Collegians hosted a joint session meeting Tuesday. Joint session meetings, which included student leaders from LBC, the Missouri Students Association, the Residence Halls Association...

Students speak out on Pinkel DWI arrest

Students speak out on Pinkel DWI arrest

Hunter Woodall November 17, 2011

Three days before the final home game of the football season, the [Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested football coach Gary Pinkel](https://www.themaneater.com/blogs/crime/2011/11/17/mu-football-coach-arrested-dwi/)...

Faculty Council hears IFC updates at final meeting of semester

Caitlin Swieca November 17, 2011

Faculty Council approved minor revisions to the Faculty Handbook and heard a report on the UM System Intercampus Faculty Council at its final meeting of the fall semester Thursday. The meeting came one...

Both sides of Regency debate rally for student support

Sam Rourke November 17, 2011

In response to students from MU’s chapter of Grass Roots Organizing collecting 1,146 signatures against the rezoning of Regency mobile home park, Aspen Heights, the company that will buy the park if...

Bookstore adds comparison feature online to curb textbook costs

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),...