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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...

Pagan Pride Day strives to educate, promote tolerance

Jaime Williams • September 27, 2011

Peace Park was filled with workshops, vendors and music Saturday afternoon for Mid-Missouri’s ninth annual Pagan Pride Day. “The purpose of the event is to provide information and education about...

MU International Day embraces, promotes diversity on campus

Robin Youngyi Park • September 27, 2011

The university celebrated its fourth International Day on Tuesday morning. Every year, MU declares the last Tuesday of September as MU International Day and promotes cultural and racial diversity on campus. The...

One dead in I-70 three-car collision

Dani Kass • September 27, 2011

One woman was killed and another left in serious condition following an accident on I-70 Sunday afternoon. Nicole Buffa, 19, was driving westbound on I-70 when she lost control of her 2000 Lexus causing...

Four Front spends weekend bonding, learning at retreat

Elise Moser • September 27, 2011

Members of the Four Front umbrella organization spent the weekend getting to know one another at a retreat. Four Front is an organization that brings together leaders from MU's social justice organizations...