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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...

Mizzou Reads speaker Lt. General Russel Honoré discusses preparedness and leadership

Cait Campbell • September 15, 2011

Lieutenant General Russel Honoré, MU’s Mizzou Reads speaker, visited Jesse Auditorium on Wednesday evening to discuss preparedness and leadership in the U.S. during Hurricane Katrina. The Mizzou Reads...

MSA cancels proposed Homecoming concert

Hunter Woodall • September 13, 2011

After sponsoring this year's fall welcome concert featuring Jason Derulo, the Missouri Students Association has decided not to sponsor a concert during Homecoming week. The decision was made after taking...

Stitch ‘N Bitch weaves together experienced knitters, newcomers at MU Women’s Center

Danielle Filippone • September 13, 2011

Every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., a very unlikely scene for this day and age takes place in the MU Women’s Center. Stitch 'N Bitch provides exactly what is implied from the title: tools to knit or crochet...

CPD, MU combat impaired driving

Valirie Morgan • September 13, 2011

The Columbia Police Department arrested about 6 percent of stopped drivers for driving while intoxicated during the statewide “You Drink & Drive, You Lose” campaign Aug. 19 through Sept. 5. CPD arrested...

Union Art Council works to decorate student center for Public Art Project

Dani Kass • September 13, 2011

MU students’ artwork is about to take over the MU Student Center. The Union Arts Council will be installing student pieces from the Public Art Project competition in the student center this semester. The...

Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative hosts memorial walk

Nassim Benchaabane • September 13, 2011

The Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative hosted a memorial walk Sunday afternoon in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. More than 100 students walked in silence from the Gaines/Oldham...

Representatives react to Gov. Nixon’s reprioritization of current fiscal year’s budget

Amanda Svoboda • September 13, 2011

The Missouri House of Representatives Bugdet Transparency Committee met to examine the lawsuit filed against Gov. Jay Nixon by State Auditor Tom Schweich about unconstitutionally withholding funds. “They...

Ms. Zou series continues with Sustainable Fashion workshop

Alex Stewart • September 13, 2011

MU’s Women’s Center collaborated with the Craft Studio on Thursday to host a segment of its Ms. Zou series called Sustainable Fashion. The goal of the event was to educate attendees on ways to “greenify”...