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With government aid comes scam artists in Joplin aftermath

Jimmy Hibsch • June 1, 2011

Donations began pouring into Joplin after news of the tornado reached the public May 22. Some of these donations, however, have not and will not reach their intended destinations, Attorney General Chris...

Social justice student organizations in arms over diversity course failure

Jimmy Hibsch • June 1, 2011

After the proposed diversity course requirement failed in May, Faculty Council Chairwoman Leona Rubin sent an email to some of MU's student leaders, where she promised the vote wasn't the end of the push...

‘Chicago’ takes center stage for MU Theatre series

Dani Kass • June 1, 2011

The merry murderesses of the Crookem County Jail will be taking the stage this summer for MU Summer Repertory Theatre’s production of "Chicago." This musical tells the story of Roxie Hart, a woman who...

Racial profiling initiative making way to 2012 ballot

Drew Koch • June 1, 2011

A local group called the Missouri Prevent Racial Profiling Initiative is working to get a measure on the November 2012 ballot that would require law enforcement agencies to take steps to prevent racial...

Sheriffs make four arrests after office burglary

Drew Koch • June 1, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department served search warrants Thursday on two residences, resulting in four arrests, a news release stated. Numerous reports of stolen items, their value totaling about...

On Campus, Around the Nation (6/1/2011)

Sally French • June 1, 2011

**Tuition hike hurts students’ future** _By Jennifer Sandy, Riverside City College Viewpoints_ California State University tuition fees will increase by at least 10 percent in the upcoming 2011-12 academic...

Peace Corps controversy shouldn’t affect MU’s participation

Hayley Buck • June 1, 2011

Despite the somewhat negative publicity surrounding the Peace Corps after it criticized a victim of sexual assault, college recruiters do not predict participation will be affected. Congress held a hearing...

Kaldi’s Coffee’s best put talents to test

Rexly Penaflorida II • June 1, 2011

For many people, coffee is just part of a morning routine and being a barista is just another job. However, that is not the case for Steve Schuh, who took his passion for coffee to a different level. Schuh,...

MU senior takes image to Miss USA stage

Angie Andera • June 1, 2011

Senior Hope Driskill never imagined she would be competing in the Miss USA pageant, or even any pageant at all. Unlike many of her fellow contestants, Driskill didn't grow up participating in pageants....

MU stands behind Joplin after tornado

Abigail Geiger • May 30, 2011

A week after the devastating tornado hit Joplin, Mo. citizens across Missouri and the nation are still joining together to aid and rebuild the community, little by little. “We all have been shocked...

MU athletics lead Big 12 in academics

Nassim Benchaabane • May 28, 2011

The Athletics Department led the Big 12 Conference in six different sports in this year’s Academic Progress Rate review released by NCAA. “Leading the Big 12 is an expectation we have,” Athletics...

Medical School seeks to help non-traditional applicants

Jaime Williams • May 27, 2011

The School of Medicine offered the first MedPrep workshop May 20 and 21. The MedPrep program seeks to provide prospective medical students with advice about the application process. "The Mizzou MedPrep...