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MU Extension hosts school’s first Quail Summit

Turner Johnson • June 17, 2011

The birds might have stayed hidden for the day, but that didn't keep MU Extension from hosting its first Quail Summit. MU Extension's Bradford Farm held the summit June 16, in conjunction with the organization's...

State appropriations cuts to impact financial aid

Jimmy Hibsch, Allison Prang • June 16, 2011

After adopting a raise in tuition to help buffer anticipated cuts in state appropriations, the UM System became one of the cuts' biggest victims Friday, receiving an 8.1 percent reduction in state funds. The...

Largest expense reduction ever for MOST College Savings Plan

Tony Puricelli • June 15, 2011

The result of a competitive partnership bid this past February will save Missouri college students millions of dollars, according to a news release from State Treasurer Clint Zweifel. As of June 6, Missouri’s...

Columbia resident arrested on suspicion of child porn

Dani Kass • June 14, 2011

A Columbia resident was arrested by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department on June 10 on suspicion of possession of child pornography. According to a news release by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department...

House speaker creates House Interim Committee of Disaster Recovery in Joplin tornado wake

Caroline Bauman • June 14, 2011

When a tornado began tearing through Joplin, Rep. Bill White, R-Joplin, was with his family eating at a local IHOP. He saw debris flying in the air and heard the sirens. “We got everyone into the shelter...

ZBT will vacate house to make room for FIJI

Caroline Bauman • June 14, 2011

After a year and a half of displaying [Zeta Beta Tau](http://mizzouzbt.wordpress.com/) letters, the fraternity’s house on South Fifth Street will change hands in August, when the [newly recolonized Phi...

Family recalls senior’s good heart, outgoing personality

Jimmy Hibsch • June 13, 2011

Dustin “Dusty” Hainsfurther was a man’s best friend’s best friend. “Dustin spent time at the Veterinary School walking their dogs and talking to the staff about their work,” said his father...

Worthington leaves post of chief diversity officer

Caitlin Swieca • June 12, 2011

Roger Worthington will leave his post as chief diversity officer and assistant deputy chancellor for diversity at the end of the summer in order to focus on his national positions in diversity-related...

Alumnus returns to Ragtag in starring role

Hunter Woodall • June 11, 2011

When Noah Schuffman first auditioned to play the role of Gabe in the new film “eCupid,” the MU alumnus was unsure about how his first major film role would affect his career. Schuffman said he was...

Missouri politicians assess, clean up Joplin damage

Drew Koch • June 11, 2011

Missouri legislators traveled to Joplin, Mo. on June 8 to witness the damage first-hand. Organized by Rep. Bill White, R-Joplin, and Rep. Charlie Davis, R-Webb City, nearly 40 members surveyed the damage...

Nixon asks federal government for full reimbursement of damages

Matthew Flores • June 11, 2011

In response to the Joplin tornado, Gov. Jay Nixon has asked the federal government to cover 100 percent of the uninsured damage costs. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has already committed to...

Faculty Council meets to discuss diversity course requirement

Emily Van Etten • June 9, 2011

Faculty Council is taking a step back to re-examine the diversity intensive course requirement proposal after it was voted down in May, a result many council members were not expecting. The council met...