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Greek community celebrates Homecoming spirit with talent show

Katie Yaeger • October 14, 2011

After weeks of running lines, blocking scenes and choreographing dances, MU's Homecoming Talent competition gave the entire MU community a reason to celebrate. Community members gathered at 6:30 p.m....

Occupy COMO continues movement, expresses long-term plans

Amanda Svoboda • October 14, 2011

The Occupy COMO movement, Columbia’s effort in the nationwide Occupy Together movement, continued this week outside of City Hall and some community members have started to respond. Participant Bill...

MU is coming home, and so are these artists

Christine Cauthen • October 14, 2011

Not to state the obvious, but this Saturday is the 100th annual Homecoming at the grandfather of all homecomings—Mizzou. I’m sure the videos plastered all over social media websites, the signs hanging...

Recycling grants to benefit apartments, business

Lizzie Johnson • October 14, 2011

Two grants will help the city’s efforts to increase recycling in Columbia for office buildings and apartment complexes. The two $5,000 grants, given by the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District,...

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...