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‘Drive’ is just… cool

Dylan Chapman • September 23, 2011

Not to brag, but I know a lot of adjectives. I collect them as one does stamps. The more exotic the better. The more syllables the better. I store all these adjectives tightly packed into some small space...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman • September 23, 2011

**UNLV tobacco ban possible** UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS - Tobacco Free UNLV outlined its plans to make UNLV and other college campuses in southern Nevada smoke-free by the spring semester of 2012...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson • September 23, 2011

**1. Police arrest two on charges of shoplifting** Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched at 2:07 p.m. Monday in response to a report of shoplifting at the Walmart at 1201 Grindstone Parkway. Sierra...

CPD audit uncovers improperly obtained weapon

Dani Kass • September 22, 2011

A Columbia Police Department audit of weapons led to policy changes when guns were found to be given to officers without the proper procedure. The audit, ordered by Chief Ken Burton, found weapons with...

Jury reaches guilty verdict in trial of former MU football player

Emmy Boyd • September 21, 2011

Derrick Washington, former MU tailback, was convicted of deviant sexual assault Wednesday evening after a two-day trial. Washington began to cry shortly after the verdict was read and continued to cry...

Military man’s best friend receives first combat canine award

Lisa Kossover • September 20, 2011

A military dog and his handler were awarded the first Combat Canine award at the Exercise Tiger Foundations’ banquet Friday night. The recipients, a six-year-old German Shepherd named Filo and his handler,...

Group hosts 12-hour Pray Without Ceasing event

Jaime Williams • September 20, 2011

Prayer at Mizzou hosted its first 12-hour Pray Without Ceasing event Saturday in the old Artisan building downtown. Senior and Prayer at Mizzou member Courtney Cain said the group has been fully functional...

Slam poets show their stuff at The Shack

Claire Landsbaum • September 20, 2011

A large crowd gathered in The Shack on Thursday for the first “Third Thursday: Poetry In the Park” event of the school year. The reading, organized by the Black Programming Committee, was moved this...

Hospitality Management isn’t just hotels and restaurants anymore

Savannah Kannberg • September 20, 2011

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' Hotel and Restaurant Management program has changed its name to "Hospitality Management," but the faculty has remained the same. The program was...

Trial of former MU tailback Derrick Washington to begin Tuesday

Emmy Boyd • September 20, 2011

The trial for former MU tailback Derrick Washington, who is charged with sexual assault, begins Tuesday. Washington’s legal troubles started in June 2010, when a former tutor placed a protection order...

College graduates declare bankruptcy at increasing rates

Corinne Kennedy • September 20, 2011

Since 2006, there has been a 20 percent increase in the amount of college degree holders who have filed for bankruptcy. Those who hold advanced degrees, such as masters or doctorate degrees, have also...

Freshman DJ Josh Fagin spins the unexpected

Megan Hager • September 20, 2011

Disc jockeys are typically seen as the guys who stand on stage spinning turntables and playing what the crowd wants, but freshman Josh Fagin puts a different spin on crowd pleasing. Instead of playing...