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Law school’s LL.M. Program changing leadership

Tony Puricelli • July 12, 2011

After 10 years of spearheading the School of Law’s masters program in dispute resolution, professor John Lande is stepping down as director. The LL.M. Program, which began in 1999, was the first in...

Boone County puts flood preparations in place in case of emergency

Taylor Fox • July 12, 2011

As water levels continue to rise along the Missouri River, Boone County towns prepare for potential flood damage due to the release of water along multiple Missouri dams. The Boone County Public Works...

Some pay to sleep behind bars at new Cole County Jail

Andrew Gibson • July 12, 2011

Committing a crime is not always a requirement to spend the night in jail. For a fee, people can now spend a night behind bars at the new Cole County Jail in Jefferson City. as part of their new Bed, Breakfast...

The next big thing: Obama speaks to America on Twitter

Abigail Geiger • July 7, 2011

President Obama set a new precedent for communication between the government and its citizens in the first-ever hour-long Twitter “town hall” meeting Monday, where he answered burning questions about...

New report shows where college-bound Missourians live

Dani Kass • July 6, 2011

The Missouri Departments of Education and Higher Education released a report June 9 showing a map of where students are filing Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms in Missouri. The map was compiled...

Alumnus pushes for creation of an MU Veteran Alumni Group

Drew Koch • July 6, 2011

MU alumni who served in the military might soon have a new group to network with. Retired Army SMG Richard Grant is leading a movement to create a new organization: the MU Veteran Alumni Club. This club...

Enterprise Investment Program bares the brunt of state cuts

Taylor Fox • July 6, 2011

The Missouri Executive Budget was released for the 2012 fiscal year June 10 announcing that, among other programs, funding for higher education would be significantly cut causing the UM System to discuss...

MSA to honor fallen soldiers in Memorial Union

Angie Andera • July 6, 2011

The Missouri Students Association’s Student Affairs Committee plans to install plaques honoring MU students and staff who died in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The idea for the new plaques came to Student...

MSA, IFC stress summer recruitment for freshmen

Matthew Flores • July 6, 2011

As part of its attempt to improve outreach both on campus and in the community, the Missouri Students Association is putting a strong emphasis on freshman recruitment at Summer Welcome. "Outreach is important...

Sparky’s cicada ice cream starts, ends in one day

Drew Koch • July 6, 2011

Local ice cream vendor Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream has always been known for its exotic flavors and out there ideas. Ice creams like red wine and chocolate or bacon and maple syrup are staples on the...

New uniforms to provide fresh look for Marching Mizzou

Tony Puricelli • July 6, 2011

A new season means a new look for Marching Mizzou. The band will premiere a brand new uniform design at the opening day football game Sep. 3, when the Tigers face off against Miami of Ohio. The current...

Boone County puts flood preparations in place in case of emergency

Taylor Fox • July 6, 2011

As water levels continue to rise along the Missouri River, Boone County towns prepare for potential flood damage due to the release of water along multiple Missouri dams. The Boone County Public Works...