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A ‘Giant’ show at Mojo’s

Nikki Hindman • September 9, 2011

Vocalist and guitarist Chris Robbins calls his band O, Giant Man’s music “energetic, evolving, playful.” “The sound is unique,” Robbins says. “In my opinion, we don’t really sound like anyone...

State allocates record low amount of scholarship funds

Hunter Woodall • September 9, 2011

Beginning with this year’s entering freshman class, in-state students will be receive less scholarship money than ever before. According to the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the state plans...

Scarf weather calls for similar music

Christine Cauthen • September 9, 2011

Fall is on its way. All around campus, people are covered in cardigans and jeans instead of tank tops and shorts. With the overturn of the frequently-worn in closets comes the overturn of the frequently-listened-to...

Roots’N’Rides brings green to blues

Lizzie Johnson • September 9, 2011

Messy-mouthed barbecue eating contests and soulful blues bands are no longer the only attractions of the popular Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival. Centered on family fun and, of course, blues music,...

Designing for freedom: Students combat human trafficking with fashion show

Sara Driscoll • September 9, 2011

Columbia is known for many things: it is home to MU, the Boone Hospital Center and human trafficking. The latter of the three is an issue that often goes unnoticed. The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking...

‘Another Earth’ establishes itself as one of the year’s best

Dylan Chapman • September 9, 2011

A beautiful and often undervalued aspect of science fiction is its capacity for introspection, for delving deep into the essence of humanity. So many things can be changed — gravity can be turned off,...

Mizzou Market scheduled to close for March renovations

Cait Campbell • September 9, 2011

The Mizzou Market on Hitt Street, which is open 24 hours a day, offers services to students well into the wee hours of the morning. For those who frequent the facility, the late night socializing and shopping...

Mavis Staples to perform at Roots ’N Blues

Tess Betts • September 9, 2011

Mavis Staples is coming to town! Mavis Staples is coming to town! Mavis and her band will perform Friday on the Roots ’N Blues MO Lottery Stage at Peace Park. After the introductions, Mavis will be...

Sabai grand opening adds new flavor to old location

Tucker Moore • September 9, 2011

MU added a little Southeast Asian flavor to its campus Thursday with the grand opening of Sabai, the new dining hall located in Johnston Hall. The event was a celebration. Truman the Tiger greeted customers...

Anatomy professor presents research on early human development at Corps of Discovery lecture

Caitlin Holland • September 7, 2011

During her presentation at Tuesday’ eighth annual 21st Century Corps Discovery Lecture, anatomy professor Carol Ward quoted geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky to stress the importance of understanding...

Woman arrested after accidentally discharging stolen gun near police

Dani Kass • September 7, 2011

A woman was arrested Wednesday morning after accidentally discharging a stolen gun in her vehicle and shooting a bullet through the floorboard. A Columbia Police Officer pulled over the driver of a Cadillac...

Apartments, Columbia Transit make bus deal

Caroline Bauman • September 2, 2011

Campus Lodge, The Reserve and The Pointe apartment complexes have formed contracts with Columbia Transit in order to remain on the Black and Gold routes for the upcoming year. The Reserve and Campus Lodge,...