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M83: Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming

Miles Dobis • October 25, 2011

The ’80s are definitely back from the future this fall — from “Footloose” and “Thing” remakes to lifejacket vest revivals, nostalgia is in full bloom. And music has provided the soundtrack...

Columbia Youth Basketball Association plans multi-purpose complex

Alaina Lancaster • October 25, 2011

The Columbia Youth Basketball Association met with a representative of Columbia Parks and Recreation on Monday to start planning a multi-purpose complex for the city’s youth. The complex is part of...

Jack’s Mannequin: _People and Things_

Sara Driscoll • October 25, 2011

Pop rock group Jack’s Mannequin does what it does best on its third album _People and Things_. The rich orchestrated tones of the piano as well as the electric vocals from lead singer Andrew McMahon...

RHA holds first MSA presidential debate of the year

Hunter Woodall • October 25, 2011

With three weeks remaining until the Missouri Students Association presidential election, candidates gathered together in Chamber Auditorium on Monday night to participate in the first debate of the election...

Clothesline Project strings together education, insight

Alfie Cox • October 25, 2011

Students had the opportunity to learn the stories of survivors of sexual and physical assault Tuesday, due to the work of many women and two organizations dedicated to the cause. The Relationship and Sexual...

KSA attended a sports competition at KU

Sean Na • October 25, 2011

MU’s Korean Students Association headed to the University of Kansas for its annual sports competition Oct. 22. KSA President Su Hwan Lee said this competition has been in place for 10 years. He added...

Students showcase their best work at Breath of Art

Sara Driscoll • October 25, 2011

Fall has arrived and so has the crisp, fresh air that comes with the season. Students can also take in some fresh art by stopping by Stotler Lounge on Tuesday for a “Breath of Art,” put on by the Union...

Erica Upshaw speaks on responsible drinking during Alcohol Responsibility Month.

Robert Abel • October 25, 2011

Erica Upshaw didn’t come to MU to lecture, but to educate an audience on the importance of responsible drinking. She spoke at Jesse Auditorium on Monday as the keynote speaker for Alcohol Responsibility...

Theatre Department sells bargain Halloween costumes

Alex Stewart • October 25, 2011

The department of theatre Costume Shop got into the Halloween spirit Thursday and Friday with a costume sale outside the Fine Arts Building. Students were able to find a variety costumes for low prices,...

Jack’s Mannequin: People and Things — 4 out of 5 stars

Sara Driscoll • October 25, 2011

Pop rock group Jack’s Mannequin does what it does best on its third album _People and Things_. The rich orchestrated tones of the piano as well as the electric vocals from lead singer Andrew McMahon...

Islam Awareness Week begins with ‘Taste of Islam’

Jaime Williams • October 25, 2011

The Muslim Students Organization began Islam Awareness Week with Taste of Islam on Monday. MSO Vice President Mahir Khan said Islam Awareness Week is an annual event that was moved to first semester last...

School of Law, Center for Dispute Resolution hold symposium

Nassim Benchaabane • October 25, 2011

The MU School of Law and the MU Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution hosted a symposium Friday on the intersection of arbitration and litigation that featured speakers from around the world. “Arbitration...