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”Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas’ deemed utterly irredeemable

Dylan Chapman • November 11, 2011

I have seen a toddler ingest not one, not two, but three separate illegal drugs in the course of a single night. I have seen said toddler scurry literally up walls and around ceilings. I have heard said...

MU prepares for winter after last year’s difficulties

Chris Jasper • November 11, 2011

Students at MU prepare for the upcoming winter in many different ways. They can buy some new boots, a scarf or two and send their shorts and tank tops home. MU’s staff have already taken steps to winter-proof...

SEC move inspires songs of change

Christine Cauthen • November 11, 2011

Last week the big news that we had all been waiting for — whether in a positive or negative way — finally came. MU is officially moving to the Southeastern Conference. With the move to the SEC comes...

Campus welcomes new Amnesty International chapter

Elise Moser • November 11, 2011

MU has added an Amnesty International chapter on campus. The group, Mizzou Amnesty, has its first meeting this week. “Amnesty International is the most well-known and historic human rights organization...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman • November 11, 2011

Poll: Most Americans favor small businesses UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - Americans trust small business owners for job creation more than large corporations, the president and congressional leaders, according...

Post-9/11 documentary showcases efforts to “Better This World”

Cat Geissler • November 11, 2011

The idea of bettering the world often leads America’s youth to put an action behind their revolutionary passions. Whether its a small protest in Columbia or a march in New York City, there is now no...

Student center celebrates 11/11/11 with Ping-Pong toss

Hanna Jacunski • November 11, 2011

Some things happen every day, like bells ringing at Memorial Union and “Law and Order” marathons. Some things happen every week, like Sunday Night Football. Some things, though, happen only once every...

Medal of Honor recipient Salvator Giunta speaks during MU Veterans Week

Turner Johnson • November 9, 2011

One of the highlights of Veterans Week was a speech delivered by former Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, the first surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. “This is a pretty...

First Lady declines visit to MU

Chris Jasper • November 9, 2011

First lady Michelle Obama will not be coming to Columbia in the near future. Although she was invited to be the keynote speaker at Food Sense, the annual MU Life Sciences and Society Symposium, she and...

Diversity in Action seminars continue with ‘The Role of Culture in Coping’

Elise Moser • November 9, 2011

The Diversity in Action seminar series continued Wednesday with a panel on “The Role of Culture in Coping with Life’s Challenges: An Act-in-Context.” The hour-long session featured professor Puncky...

Columbia voters approve Community Improvement District tax

Wes Duplantier • November 9, 2011

AP’d Boone County Clerk http://www.boonecountyclerk.com/ Columbia attorney Skip Walther, the chair of the CID’s board of directors http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/downloadfile.php?id=2200 Special...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton • November 8, 2011

1. Police make underage alcohol arrest Police arrested a minor at Bengal’s Bar and Grill while conducting a business check. Alexander J. Gavin, 19, was arrested Thursday at about 11 p.m. at 227 South...