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John Quiñones speaks on career, upbringing for Delta Gamma Lectureship series

John Quiñones speaks on career, upbringing for Delta Gamma Lectureship series

Rachel Behrndt September 29, 2019

John Quiñones, host of the ABC show “What Would You Do?” spoke to MU students about his upbringing as a Mexican American on Wednesday, Sept. 25. His lecture in Jesse Auditorium was a part of the...

MU Space Reduction Plan to demolish buildings, removing 750,000 gross square feet of building space

MU Space Reduction Plan to demolish buildings, removing 750,000 gross square feet of building space

Elise Mulligan September 26, 2019

The MU Space Reduction and Strategic Relocation Plan, initiated in 2017, aims to remove 750,000 gross square feet of building space from campus by 2023. The plan was initiated to reduce the cost of maintaining...

Safe Mizzou Week teaches students about campus safety

Safe Mizzou Week teaches students about campus safety

Riddhi Andurkar September 26, 2019

Campus Activities Programming Board hosted Safe Mizzou Week last week and brought many events to educate students on personal safety. Events included the Personal Safety Fair, Fire Factor, Citizens’...

‘Unbelievable’ is a powerful story of justice and hope

‘Unbelievable’ is a powerful story of justice and hope

Rachel Pickett September 25, 2019

_This review contains spoilers for “Unbelievable.”_ In the era of #MeToo, it is easy to focus on the overwhelming injustice that has plagued victims of sexual assault and harassment. Netflix’s new...

Review Roundup: JPEGMAFIA, Charli XCX and (Sandy) Alex G

Review Roundup: JPEGMAFIA, Charli XCX and (Sandy) Alex G

Jacob Luebbert September 25, 2019

JPEGMAFIA - “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” I really wanted to like this more than I do, but the problems I had with JPEGMAFIA’s 2018 album "Veteran" remain. Don’t get me wrong, both “Veteran”...

MU students strike to demand action on climate change

MU students strike to demand action on climate change

Caitlin Danborn, Izzy Colón September 25, 2019

Youth in Columbia gathered in Speakers Circle Sept. 20 to demand action on climate change, joining a worldwide movement of more than 4 million people. The Columbia strike was organized by Sunrise Movement...

Columbia locals, visitors gather for intimate live performance from mystery artists

Columbia locals, visitors gather for intimate live performance from mystery artists

Tony Madden September 24, 2019

In the backyard of a small, orange house on an otherwise quiet street in East Campus, music lovers from near and far gathered for an intimate gig of three mystery musicians. Just days before, audience...

Mizzou College Republicans looks to educate MU community on conservatism

Mizzou College Republicans looks to educate MU community on conservatism

Anna Cowden September 24, 2019

As a YouTube clip plays standout moments from 2016 presidential debates, straggling Mizzou College Republicans members arrive at their second meeting. Some laugh when Trump says to Clinton, “I will release...

Amid the hustle of the new school year, MU students campaign for hall government positions.

Elise Diesfeld September 24, 2019

Residence Halls Association welcomed new hall representatives after election results were announced Sept. 6. RHA hosted a Night of Leadership on Aug. 23 that provided prospective candidates information...

New stadium alcohol policy received positive feedback from students and attendees

Austin Woods September 24, 2019

In August, it was announced that alcohol, specifically beer and wine, would be sold at Memorial Stadium throughout the fall season during football games. As per Southeastern Conference policy, alcohol...

Odyssey translator Emily Wilson talks about complexity of translation, media reaction

Odyssey translator Emily Wilson talks about complexity of translation, media reaction

Ben Wiche September 24, 2019

Emily Wilson, writer and professor of Classics at the University of Pennsylvania, came to MU to talk about her translation of “The Odyssey” Thursday, Sept. 19 at Conservation Auditorium. The talk was...

MU students form band Dirty Laundry, play covers on campus

MU students form band Dirty Laundry, play covers on campus

Abby Proffer September 24, 2019

Three college freshmen discovered each other’s musical abilities and created a band. It was a match made in heaven; or more specifically, the Hatch Hall laundry basement. When school is not occupying...