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Former NASA astronauts teach astronomy, engineering at MU

Caitlin Holland • September 16, 2011

While working for NASA, astronomy professor Linda Godwin transported cargo to astronauts staying at the International Space Station, conducted research in shuttle laboratories and learned how truly beneficial...

Sustainable living house fosters community

Michelle Reichmeier • September 16, 2011

Six MU students created an experimental sustainable living house on North College Avenue to teach the community about the benefits of living in an eco-friendly environment. They call it Sustainahouse. Sustainahouse...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson • September 16, 2011

1. Police respond to two separate theft reports at MU Student Center MU police responded to two separate theft reports Tuesday afternoon at the MU Student Center. MU Police Department Capt. Scott Richardson...

Bike thieves target students, police say

Emmy Boyd • September 16, 2011

For freshman Laura Brunette, riding her bike is more than just convenient exercise. It’s how she is able to explore campus and reach class on time. But the threat of bike thieves cause her to become...

30 Days of pre-shrunk cotton and music

Brandon Foster • September 16, 2011

My name is Brandon Foster, and I am a band T-shirt-aholic. I’ve purchased 24 band tees in my 20 years of living, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. At an average of $25 a pop, I could’ve...

Graduate student puts MU in spotlight with flavor-changing ice cream

Ebony Francis • September 16, 2011

To most, the idea of one scoop of ice cream having two distinct and different flavors might seem impossible. Nevertheless, food science graduate student Elizabeth Fenner and associate professor Ingolf...

Students ask Chick-fil-A for Columbia location

Katie Yaeger • September 16, 2011

After Chick-fil-A never reopened following the Brady Commons renovation, MU students have started a movement to bring the franchise back to Columbia. Sophomore Nick Williams created a Facebook group last...

Skydive your way to the top of the Bucket List

Lizzie Johnson • September 16, 2011

Whether it’s putting a literal spin on Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” or an unchecked box on the bucket list, skydiving is a much lusted-after adventure that few actually partake in. A litany of...

Technical difficulties lead to new MU clicker system

Josie Butler • September 16, 2011

MU’s switch to the new i>clicker2 was not a result of cheating, but rather of substantial software issues. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s article, [“With cheating only a click away, professors...

Obama’s not-stimulus stimulus

Josh Hinton • September 16, 2011

President Barack Obama outlined to Congress last week what was ostensibly a plan to reduce unemployment through hundreds of billions of dollars in spending and tax increases. The plan, which he insisted...

Summit your fears at the Alpine Tower

Caitlyn Gallip • September 16, 2011

A "Lost Boys" or "Swiss Family Robinson" junkie can finally be challenged at the Venture Out Alpine Tower. Created by the Department of Student Life, the Alpine Tower is a 60-foot-tall obstacle that vaguely...

OrgSync makes online networking easier for Greek students

Tucker Moore • September 16, 2011

Greek Life members are getting a breath of fresh air with OrgSync, a program designed to network MU's student organizations. OrgSync is being launched by MU's Organization Resource Group. ORG Communications...