News Archives - Page 777 of 900

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...

Foundation hosts first Race to Action challenge

Cat Geissler • October 23, 2011

A crowd of 130 competitors and supporters gathered at Peace Park to participate in the first 5k/10k Race to Action for the nonprofit Rehab A. El-Buri Foundation. Runners began the race at Peace Park, traveled...

Chillwave _Isn’t Anything_: Interview with Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo

Joel Samson Berntsen • October 21, 2011

2009 was a good year for Alan Palomo. His latest musical iteration, Neon Indian, broke through the industry in a big way with debut release _Psychic Chasms_, earning a slew of positive reviews as well...

Letter from the Editor

Joel Samson Berntsen • October 21, 2011

Werewolf Bar Mitzvah — Boys becoming men / Men becoming wolves I was Katy Perry last year for Halloween. And by "I was Katy Perry," I mean super-short sequined skirt (which I borrowed from former MOVE...

Zombies return for Halloween with Zombie Safari Hayride

Nassim Benchaabane • October 21, 2011

Imagine 20 people are the last survivors of a zombie infestation that has devastated a small town. Armed with weapons, this ragtag group has boarded a trailer, leaving the town on a one-and-a-half mile...