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iGUIDE hosts Martin Luther King memorial

Nassim Benchaabane • September 23, 2011

The student-run iGUIDE Leadership Team held a dedication ceremony for the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial on Wednesday night. The goal of the ceremony was to spread the message that students can have...

Police continue investigation over Break Time robbery

Lizzie Johnson • September 23, 2011

Two suspects involved in an armed robbery at the Break Time convenience store Wednesday morning have still not been identified. Police were dispatched at 1:25 a.m. to 301 Nebraska Ave. after a store clerk...

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...

MU conservative women’s group to foster discussion, reading

Celia Ampel • September 20, 2011

The MU chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women, a conservative women’s organization, plans to hold its first-ever meeting Sept. 29. “NeW is a conservative women’s book club, originally, but...

EndZone attendance larger than The Jungle

Hunter Woodall • September 20, 2011

Less than a month before the centennial homecoming game, Missouri Students Association leaders are working to establish the presence of their new tailgating area, The EndZone. With two home football games...

MU Campus Gallery & Museum Crawl sees high turnout

Alfie Cox • September 20, 2011

Combining the pleasures of food and art, the MU Campus Gallery & Museum Crawl event Thursday offered students a chance to experience MU’s lesser-known art outlets, as well as the campus’ arts staples. The...

MU partners with Levy Restaurants to expand Faurot Field concessions

Emily Dias • September 20, 2011

Fans can expect more than the traditional game-day hot dog or hamburger from Faurot Field’s concession stands this football season. This will be the second season of MU’s partnership with Levy Restaurants,...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton • September 20, 2011

1. Business check at Bengal’s Bar and Grill leads to multiple arrests Police conducted an open business check at Bengal’s Bar and Grill, where they arrested multiple minors in possession of alcohol. Columbia...

Photojournalist Walter Astrada exposes students to global issues

Elizabeth Petrie • September 20, 2011

A friend once asked award-winning photographer Walter Astrada why he chose to focus his work on gender-related violence. Astrada answered simply, “Why not?” “I feel as a man, but also as a human...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox • September 20, 2011

**Secretary of Homeland Security announces new student visa website** UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS — International students at the university might be affected by a new federal initiative to process all student...

Law enforcement cracks down on child safety in motor vehicles

Jessica Anania • September 20, 2011

Law enforcement is cracking down on child restraint safety as part of its National Child Passenger Safety Week promotion. Additional traffic officers will be on duty Sept. 18 through 24 to initiate an...