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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...

MU researcher finds autism hope in pill

Corinne Kennedy • October 11, 2011

A researcher at MU has found that propranolol, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and anxiety, might help adolescents and adults with autism improve their language skills and social interactions. David...

Report shows increase in drug, decrease in liquor violations on campus

Lizzie Johnson • October 11, 2011

Drug violations are on the rise, according to the MU Police Department’s annual Campus Crime and Fire Safety report for 2010. There were 98 drug law violations reported to MUPD in 2008. That number...

College weight management a multi-step process

Abby Spudich • October 11, 2011

College is a time of transition, independence and, for some, the onset of an eating disorder. “There’s this unfortunate normalization of diets and disordered eating,” said Jennifer Moran, clinical...

LBC Homecoming raises controversy on campus

Nassim Benchaabane • October 11, 2011

Although they might not be meant to be separate, there are two homecomings at MU. The Alumni Association hosts one Homecoming celebration, and the Legion of Black Collegians and the Gaines/Oldham Black...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox • October 11, 2011

Secret memo justifies killing U.S. citizen Awlaki CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY — According to The New York Times, the killing of Anwar-al-Awlaki, an American citizen and Muslim cleric, was justified...

Coming Out Week has many events to celebrate the LGBTQ community

Elise Moser • October 11, 2011

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer Resource Center is celebrating “coming out” with a week of events aimed at highlighting the challenges and rewards of coming out. The Resource Center...

New backup dispatch building ensures public safety

Alaina Lancaster • October 11, 2011

The City Council of Columbia recently approved an ordinance between the city and the county for the installation and maintenance of a new 911 dispatch center. In an emergency, personnel currently use...

Rec. BAR’s addition of Pepsi, Mountain Dew products raises some eyebrows

Caitlin Swieca • October 11, 2011

After sweating it out during a good workout, MU Student Recreation Complex users can head to the BAR to refuel with energy bars, protein shakes and, its newest offering, Pepsi products. Although bottles...

Quailskin releases INTERFANTASTIC

Claire Landsbaum • October 11, 2011

Ryan Curtis is matter-of-fact as he explains the name of his band: Quailskin. “It’s loosely based around comparing our music to skinning a quail,” he said. “We are very resourceful, just like...

Student Health Center ‘enBalance’ program helps students reduce stress

Joyu Wang • October 11, 2011

In order to help students reduce stress, MU has been offering a biofeedback program called “enBalance” since 2010. “This program allows you to watch on a computer, in real time, how thoughts and...