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Guster to perform at Jesse Auditorium on Oct. 19

Cait Campbell • October 11, 2011

With its 2006 album, _Ganging Up on the Sun_, the alternative-rock band Guster enjoyed national success, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard 200. In 2010, Guster released its sixth album, entitled _Easy Wonderful_. With...

Elementary school students embrace fire safety with National Fire Prevention Week

Sean Na • October 11, 2011

National Fire Prevention Week is marking its 84th annual program this week. During the week, firefighters visit elementary schools to teach children how dangerous fire is. This year’s theme is “It’s...

MU music community honors fallen members

Cameron Evans • October 11, 2011

It was an emotional Saturday afternoon at Whitmore Recital Hall as students, families and friends gathered to remember the lives of MU students Jeremy Porter, 19, and Sean Radcliff, 20, at a memorial concert. Sean...

French, Spanish films bring foreign culture to MU students

Greg Lindsey • October 11, 2011

The French and Spanish departments are both offering free film series that are open to all students. The film series aim to improve language skills and expose students to the cultures of France and Spain. The...

Artful Bra contest supports breast cancer survivors, lifts spirits

Alfie Cox • October 11, 2011

Breast cancer survivors and sympathizers gathered to support the cause Wednesday for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center’s annual Artful Bra contest. The reception was held at the Tiger Hotel and showcased...

MU New Music Ensemble premieres student compositions

Christable Barrow • October 11, 2011

Music fans filled Whitmore Recital Hall on Monday evening for the New Music Ensemble’s first performance of the season. Stefan Freund, the director of the ensemble, said he thought it was a great performance. “I...

MU program helps companies manage energy costs

Hunter Woodall • October 11, 2011

During his tenure as an educator at MU, Bin Wu has worked to teach students about energy efficiency through industrial engineering. As director of the MU’s Industrial Assessment Center, Wu and his team...

Success makes future for Truman School Grant Writing Program brighter

Cat Geissler • October 11, 2011

An idea surfacing from an apparent theme at local coalition meetings would later evolve into the Truman School of Public Affairs’ student-run grant writing program. Jen Keller Jensen, a Peace Corp volunteer...

End of Ellis Library cleanup still months away

Sean Na • October 11, 2011

Since the fire in Ellis Library on Sept. 10, library staff has been working on renovations. Although the damage was not as significant as initially expected, MU Libraries spokeswoman Shannon Cary said...

Archery team aims to network, improve shooting skills

Katie Yaeger • October 11, 2011

The MU Student Recreation Complex might offer paintball and shooting as club sports for those who enjoy working with guns, but it also sponsors another option for those who prefer shooting with the basic...

Student Parent Center conducts online survey

Ian Frazer • October 11, 2011

When pursuing college and starting a family coincide for MU students, the Student Parent Center is a go-to resource. A part of MU since 1974, it is now looking to expand and increase collaboration based...

MU, NCAA uphold alcohol ban at campus sporting events

Cat Geissler • October 11, 2011

To make sporting events safe, alcohol is banned at MU stadiums in accordance with NCAA policy. With the possibility of MU leaving the Big 12, the alcohol policy could change depending on the conference....