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Summer employment opportunities limited with less business traffic

Taylor Fox • July 6, 2011

Every summer a portion of MU students stay in town and look for employment opportunities. What those students might have found is many businesses were loyal to their school-year employees and unwilling...

Mizzou Engineering Foundation reaches out via Facebook, LinkedIn

Brandon Grammer • July 6, 2011

In an effort to broaden its influence, the Mizzou Engineering Foundation has begun a web-based outreach program. Initial steps have included setting up a Facebook page and a LinkedIn group earlier this...

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...

Larger, more up-to-date house under construction for Beta Theta Pi

Elise Moser • July 6, 2011

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity began a $12 to 13 million reconstruction project on the chapter’s house. The reconstruction will replace a 47-year-old building as well as expand the chapter’s real estate....

Keep it cool with these summer essentials

Madeline Kuennen • July 6, 2011

You’re all probably aware of the runway’s hottest trends for summer: maxi dresses, crochet and massive tribal patterns. You’ve seen the movement toward retro, lady-like styles and natural hues. Maybe...