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University Club hosts world-renowned chefs for Italy event

Michele Robotham-Smith • September 27, 2011

The University Club and the American Culinary Federation will be introducing a little slice of Italy to Columbia in November with “Flavors of Florence: A Unique Culinary Experience.” The University...

‘Glee’ season opener–4.5 out of 5 stars

Alfie Cox • September 27, 2011

A year has passed since the last season of Glee began, and this season started out with a refreshing and exciting season opener. The show opened with another ‘where are they now?’ segment: We found...

‘Business as usual’ for centennial Homecoming

Ian Frazer • September 27, 2011

Homecoming at any American university is a huge deal, and even more so for MU, which lays claim to inventing the tradition. The centennial of the event, however, is a whole different story. The sudden...

We Always Swing series brings Wynton Marsalis, other jazz legends to Columbia

Dani Kass • September 27, 2011

Starting Tuesday and continuing over the next several months, the We Always Swing Jazz Series is bringing world famous acts to Columbia. Among these acts is the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing...

RHA, MSA developing new laundry payment options

Alex Stewart • September 27, 2011

The Residence Halls Association and the Missouri Students Association are working together to provide a laundry quota for students living on campus. Similar to MU’s printing quota, which allows each...

MBWI hosts week of events to build “successful sisterhood”

Nassim Benchaabane • September 27, 2011

Mizzou Black Women’s Initiative began its Building our Successful Sisterhood week last night with a presentation on the principles of professionalism. Ramona Tumblin-Rucker, a petroleum engineer now...

Police Blotter

Dani Kass, Margaret Gallagher • September 27, 2011

**1. Columbia police track suspected arsonist in Blue Acres fire** The Columbia Police Department is investigating an act of arson that occured early Thursday morning. The fire started around 4:40 a.m....

SUPB hosts Murder Mystery to benefit Central Missouri Food Bank

Alfie Cox • September 27, 2011

MU provided students with an opportunity to enter the world of whodunit motives and absurdly dressed guests with a 1950s-inspired murder mystery event. The Student Union Programming Board hosted the event...

MU hosts 5th annual South Farm Showcase

Turner Johnson • September 27, 2011

MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources hosted its fifth annual South Farm Showcase on Saturday. The showcase exhibits a variety of student projects, university programs and child-friendly...

Rock Against Rape concert to benefit survivors

Sara Driscoll • September 27, 2011

It's rape awareness month, and the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center plans to reach out through rock. The annual Rock Against Rape concert, sponsored by the RSVP Center, raises awareness...

Mizzou Hydrogen Car Team auctions off winning car

Lizzie Johnson • September 27, 2011

Known more for its role in water and less for its real world applications, hydrogen proved to be the driving force, literally, behind last week’s Hydrogen Car Auction. TigerGen I, the first generation...

Teatro Milagro Theater Company performs play for Hispanic Heritage Month

Taylor Fox • September 27, 2011

“Duende de Lorca” was performed by Teatro Milagro, a Portland-based theater company, Monday in Memorial Union as part of an effort to celebrate Hispanic heritage at MU. The event was hosted by the...