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Final enrollment totals higher than expected

Jimmy Hibsch • September 30, 2011

Final enrollment totals were released Thursday morning, and they were a bit different than administrators expected. Vice Provost of Enrollment Management Ann Korschgen said she couldn’t say why the...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson • September 30, 2011

**1. Police make marijuana arrest near Hatch Hall** MU Police Department officers arrested two 18-year-olds on drug charges Monday night near Hatch Hall. "An officer on foot patrol saw two subjects between...

Smokers continue to light up despite limitation policy

Chris Gothner • September 30, 2011

Despite a new policy that limits smoking to designated areas on the MU campus, many smokers continue to smoke outside of approved areas. The policy, which took effect July 1, restricts smoking to areas...

New scholarship bridges gap for international students

Dani Kass • September 30, 2011

While domestic MU students anxiously await their federal financial aid, international students are looking for ways to fund their college education in the United States. “Our office does not award any...

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts Scare-a-Thon for Joplin relief

Katie Yaeger • September 30, 2011

After assisting with other Greek Life chapters’ philanthropies, members of Sigma Phi Epsilon wanted to support a cause of their own. “It’s a way to give back to the community,” said Karl Krause,...

Police dispel rumors of foot patrol checkpoints

Ciera Velarde • September 30, 2011

Following a Sept. 15 MU Police Department sobriety checkpoint near Jones Hall, rumors spread around campus concerning foot patrol officers conducting sobriety checks on pedestrians. But MUPD does not...

University cracks down on illegal file sharing

Lizzie Johnson • September 30, 2011

Because it's a quick and easy way to obtain the newest music and movies at zero cost, illegally downloading and sharing files has become a commonly accepted habit across all age groups, especially among...

Third slate announces MSA presidential candidacy

Molly Duffy • September 30, 2011

With the slogan “Mizzou For You,” Everett Bruer and Lexie Cartee are running for Missouri Students Association president and vice president on the premise that MU should be a positive experience for...

CPD fields discontent over new security cameras

Hunter Woodall • September 30, 2011

The installation of eight live-feed security cameras has prompted debate between Columbia Police Department and some residents, disputing whether or not the cameras infringe on their constitutional rights. The...

Mark Twain to be renovated

Alex Stewart • September 30, 2011

Renovations for Mark Twain Residence Hall will soon be underway as part of MU’s Residential Life Master Plan. As the end of fall semester draws near, residents of Mark Twain have to quickly find and...

State still eyes Nixon’s goal for more college graduates

Sean Na • September 30, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon re-emphasized his plan to increase the number of Missourians who hold college degrees at his Summit on Higher Education this past summer. The Missouri Department of Higher Education, on...

Struble finds new home as LGBTQ Resource Center Coordinator

Jimmy Hibsch • September 30, 2011

Struby Struble seems to always be on the move. After graduating in 2004, she moved to Spain. A year later, she was back at MU working as a support staff member for the social justice centers on campus....