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Bye-Bye Wi-Fi Blues: An Amish tale

Brandon Foster • September 30, 2011

My palms perspired profusely as I cradled in my palm the business envelope, 4 1/8 by 9 1/2 inches of paper anxiety. It was from our Internet/cable provider, Mediacom, and my apartment-mates and I were...

BEC implements handbook changes for 2011 election

Hunter Woodall • September 30, 2011

The Missouri Students Association approved the Board of Elections Commissioners handbook for the 2011 election season Wednesday. Earlier this week, the BEC proposed legislation that would limit its own...

‘Dish’ documentary to spice up Citizen Jane

Chelsea Bengier • September 30, 2011

The Citizen Jane Film Festival this weekend will wrap up with a saucy bite of the documentary "Dish" — a taste of what it is like to be a woman in the restaurant biz. “It’s a great film and a great...

Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. explores death penalty questions

Lizzie Johnson • September 30, 2011

Jamal Andress, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. Zeta Chapter Historian, did not provide answers. He did, however, provide questions. As the facilitator of Wednesday’s “Guilty Until Proven Innocent”...

Not just plain Jane: The Citizen Jane Film Festival returns to Columbia

Caitlyn Gallip • September 30, 2011

Citizen Jane Film Festival ventures back to Columbia this weekend for its fourth straight year. Started in 2008, Citizen Jane transforms Columbia into a mecca for film enthusiasts. The festival highlights...

Bias incident reports not increasing despite new campaign

Elise Moser • September 30, 2011

MU’s bias incident reporting system has not yet shown an increase in reports submitted, despite hopes that a new campaign would raise awareness. The “See it, Hear it, Report it” campaign was launched...

Remix your semester with these revamped tunes

Christine Cauthen • September 30, 2011

It’s that time of the semester when students get comfortable with their schedule, studying gets mundane and the piles of homework that sit before us seem less and less important. Before you check completely...

Rock out this fall with bold metallic accents

Madeline Kuennen • September 30, 2011

One of my favorite trends this fall -- or year-round -- is the seamless incorporation of edgy, statement-making metal accessories into a classic outfit such as a white T-shirt and jeans. This season, the...

Campus Facilities to begin impounding improperly parked bikes

Savannah Kannberg • September 30, 2011

It can be a challenge to walk to class without a few almost-collisions with errant bicyclists on Lowry Mall. As more two-wheelers dot MU’s sidewalks and streets, open bike rack spots become harder to...

MOVE talks about the latest installment of Xbox staple, “Gears of War 3.”

Megan Hager • September 30, 2011

Rev up those chainsaws because it’s time to kick some Locust butt. “Gears of War 3” has finally made its way to stores, reuniting many of us with Marcus Fenix and the rest of Delta Squad. The game...

JSO and Mizzou Hillel host Rosh Hashanah events

Jaime Williams • September 30, 2011

Mizzou Hillel and the Jewish Students Organization are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, this week. It is the Jewish year 5772. Hillel Director Brian Mitchell said Rosh Hashanah marks the...

WeCar program membership grows in sophomore year

Chris Jasper • September 30, 2011

Car ownership in college can be difficult. A car owner must have insurance, find money for gas, prepare for any car emergency and somehow find a parking space close to campus. Sometimes, completing those...