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Group uses data to key in on racial profiling in policing

Kay Yeung • October 14, 2011

The Bias-Free Coalition turned its focus to data analysis in its second meeting Tuesday at the Daniel Boone City Building. Columbia Police Department data analyst Jerry East explained how the police used...

Bike impoundment rule goes into effect for MU campus

Caitlin Holland • October 14, 2011

Five days in and MU cyclists are still impoundment-free. MU Police Department enacted a bike impoundment rule Oct. 10, stating any bikes parked illegally on campus could be removed and taken to Surplus...

Greek chapters find varied means to celebrate centennial Homecoming

Cait Campbell • October 14, 2011

Sororities and fraternities at MU traditionally participate in competitions and service events during Homecoming week. For chapters that belong to the Panhellenic Association or Interfraternity Council,...

‘Arrested Development’ makes a triumph return.

Ali Colwell • October 14, 2011

It has been nearly six years since Fox made a huge mistake and cancelled the greatest show on earth, "Arrested Development." But on Oct. 2, at the New Yorker Festival, Mitchell Hurwitz announced the best...

MU forms agreement with KSR Educational Institutions of India

Marche Pernell • October 14, 2011

MU officials announced Tuesday a five-year agreement with KSR Educational Institutions of India, a group of educational institutions run by KSR Educational & Charitable Trust in Tamil Nadu, India. The...

Burst water pipe temporarily shuts down student center

Lizzie Johnson • October 14, 2011

A water pipe exploded Thursday afternoon, causing a flood on the sidewalk and courtyard on the north side of the MU Student Center. Water bursting from the pipe created a fountain effect, spewing water...

Fall’s best shows revealed

Kelly Scanlon • October 14, 2011

We’re well into the new TV season now, which of course means that it’s time for your complimentary list of the top five best new series. And don’t say you’re too busy stressing out over who next...

Downtown restaurants make special plans for centennial Homecoming weekend

Daniel Shapiro • October 14, 2011

Columbia restaurants and bars have decided to spice up their traditional weekend plans for the centennial MU Homecoming celebration. Locations such as Shakespeare’s Pizza, Tropical Liqeurs and Harpo’s...

Occupy Wall Street localizes movement to Speakers Circle

Matthew Flores • October 14, 2011

MU students taking part in Occupy Mizzou gathered in Speakers Circle and raised homemade signs, wielded hula-hoops and even played an African drum to voice their solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. Occupy...

Comedy, Drama atop veteran pyramid of TV sitcoms

Bradley Babendir • October 14, 2011

**"How I Met Your Mother" (Mondays, 7 p.m. on CBS)** This show is everything an archetypical sitcom should be, but the characters feel like they were cultivated in a much more particular type of way....

Police Blotter

Turner Johnson • October 14, 2011

1. CPD arrests two after money dispute gets out of hand Two men were arrested Tuesday night after getting into a money dispute. Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday...

New self-guided audio tour creates cellphone visits to MU

Cait Campbell • October 14, 2011

For MU visitors during Homecoming week, a tour of the historical sites on campus is now only a cellphone call away. A collaborative project by the MU Pride of Place Campus Heritage Network, the new audio...