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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....

MSA presidential candidates Greg Loeffler, Lauren Damico campaign

Savannah Kannberg • October 11, 2011

It’s that time of year again: MSA election season. It’s why juniors Greg Loeffler and Lauren Damico spent time outside the MU Student Center on Monday afternoon with Hot Box cookies, talking to student...

Police Blotter

Adam Aton, Lizzie Johnson • October 11, 2011

1. Student finds drugs, ID in forgotten purse A purse on a bench outside Laws Hall containing marijuana, drug paraphernalia and three Vyvanse pills led to an arrest Thursday night. MU Police responded...

MU senior awarded scholarship through 2010 Dr Pepper Giveaway

Brian Hayes • October 11, 2011

Last year, senior Alison Schwartz earned financial assistance from an unlikely source. She was a finalist in the 2010 Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway, which awarded her with a $5,000 scholarship...

‘What’s Your Number?’ – 2.5 out of 5 stars

Angie Andera • October 11, 2011

Unsurprisingly, “What’s Your Number?” adds up to nothing more than another recycled, predictable romantic comedy. As I watched the main character count her number of hookups, I couldn’t help but...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson • October 7, 2011

**1. Police arrest freshman trespassing on Memorial Stadium** Three freshmen were arrested on trespassing charges early Monday in Memorial Stadium. MU Police Department Capt. Brian Weimer said officers...