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American Horror Story: “Home Invasion” — 3 out of 5 stars

Sarah Walsh • October 18, 2011

After premiering last week to a resounding “Wait, what?” from audiences and critics alike, “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy’s horror drama “American Horror Story” dialed down the weirdness and...

CAFNR teams up with the Food Bank to boast healthier food

Joyu Wang • October 18, 2011

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has announced a partnership with The Food Bank for Central and Northwest Missouri in order to improve community nutrition by donating fresh...

MU receives honor from Tegrity for widespread use of program

Elise Moser • October 18, 2011

MU received recognition for outstanding overall success in implementing the Tegrity lecture capture program. The university earned the Student Achievement Award from the Tegrity program for the 2010-2011...

Fake candidates ‘doin’ it for the lolz’

Jaime Williams • October 18, 2011

Two MU students created a fake fourth slate for the Missouri Students Association presidential election last week with an ambitious campaign mission, “Doin’ it for the lolz.” MSA Student Affairs...

MSA presidential slates focus on improving campus safety

Savannah Kannberg, Hunter Woodall, Molly Duffy • October 18, 2011

As of Oct. 10, three Missouri Students Association presidential slates have confirmed their candidacy. Although slates Xavier Billingsley and Helena Kooi, Everett Bruer and Lexie Cartee and Greg Loeffler...

City Council votes in favor of Trial E reapportionment map

Sam Rourke • October 18, 2011

The Columbia City Council voted in favor of Trial E, one of five possible ward reapportionment choices proposed at the meeting, by a vote of 6-1. Trial E extends the First Ward and is based on information...

Ellis Library repairs continue

Lizzie Johnson • October 18, 2011

The Sept. 10 fire in Ellis Library is estimated to have caused between $600,000 to $1 million in damages. Renovations to the library and the State Historical Society are expected to continue until the...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton • October 18, 2011

1. Noise complaint in Hatch leads to six arrests MU Police Department responded to a noise complaint at 8:35 p.m. Friday from the first floor of Hatch Hall. “Upon arrival, officers heard loud music...

Technical difficulties delay Zou Crew signups

Chris Gothner • October 18, 2011

Technical difficulties with Zou Crew's Oct. 10 signups prompted an outpouring of student frustration. The MU men's basketball student cheering section postponed signups for a day due to a Student Life...

Michelle Obama might speak in Columbia

Chris Jasper • October 18, 2011

If the situation swings the right way, First Lady Michelle Obama might visit the MU in the spring. From March 16 to 18, the Life Sciences and Society Program will hold its annual symposium, called Food...

Police search for suspect in robbery near Anheuser-Busch building

Emmy Boyd • October 18, 2011

Police responded to a strong-armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning outside of the Anheuser-Busch Natural Resource Building. The victim claimed to have been robbed at about 2:10 a.m., according...

Columbia Regional Airport Superintendent Don Elliott steps in as interim manager

Amanda Svoboda • October 18, 2011

Columbia Regional Airport Manager Andrew Schneider was released after 11 months on the job, according to a news release from the Columbia Public Works Department. Don Elliott was appointed last week as...