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Android competition winners announced

Sammie Hill May 12, 2011

The winners of the Reynolds Journalism Institute Hearst Student Competition were announced Thursday morning as part of this year’s RJI Student Innovator Showcase. Adobe, Google and Sprint worked with...

MU says goodbye to Eva J’s, hello to new meal plans

MU says goodbye to Eva J’s, hello to new meal plans

Brandon Grammer May 12, 2011

Friday evening, Eva J’s will serve pasta primavera for the final time. This is because next year, the dining hall – located in Johnston Residence Hall – will no longer be open for business. “They...

Police arrest Missouri S&T campus gunman

Police arrest Missouri S&T campus gunman

Sally French May 12, 2011

Police arrested a suspect after he shot at officers with an AK-47 near the I-44 and stopped at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, a Rolla Police Department news release stated. The school...

Residential Life works to accommodate incoming freshmen

Hunter Woodall May 10, 2011

When incoming freshman Jake Kouba first heard about Residents’ Online Access to Rooms, he said two thoughts went through his mind – he was excited about being able to select his own room and was impressed...

Food, fairs and festival fun

Emily Willroth May 6, 2011

**Inside Columbia's Wine & Food Festival**
 May 16 to 21
 Throughout Columbia
 For six days out of the year, Columbia’s best chefs team up with the world’s finest winemakers to create one-of-a-kind...

Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination

Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination

Caitlin Swieca May 6, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon withdrew his nomination for Columbia’s seat on the UM System Board of Curators today after the appointment was held up by Senate President Pro Term Rob Mayer (R-Dexter). By withdrawing...

Four Oh-so-fine spring trends you need to know

Clare Ngai May 6, 2011

Finally, it’s spring. With the very last stretch of winter withdrawn from Missouri, we can now officially flaunt our favorite spring fashion pieces in the season of blooming flowers and chittering birds....

Super to top year’s superhero film list

Chase Koeneke May 6, 2011

For the past few years now, summer has morphed into a time for studios to release their big-budget superhero films. This summer is no different with _Thor_ ,_Green Lantern_ and _Captain America_ on the...

Circus brings white lions and colorful creatures

Dani Kass May 6, 2011

Lions and tigers and elephants – oh my! On May 13, they'll be stomping on to the Boone County Fairgrounds when Circus Pages returns. This circus might be small, but it does not lack quality. Ringmaster...

Water Projects set out to break the Guinness World Record at MU

Water Projects set out to break the Guinness World Record at MU

Joyu Wang May 6, 2011

The world's longest chain of shoes will be lined up across Stankowski Field on Saturday, setting out to break the Guinness World Record. The event will be held in partnership with a shoe collecting project...

Come for the classes, stay for the concerts

Brandon Foster May 6, 2011

Staying in Columbia for the summer to get in-state tuition? (Read: “Avoiding parents?”) Actually live in Columbia? (Wait, people who don’t go to college actually live here?) Live close to CoMo and...

MSA passes resolution opposing parking meter increase

Amanda Capua May 6, 2011

The Missouri Students Association passed a resolution opposing the increase in hourly rates and extended hours for the parking meters on Tiger Avenue at joint session. According to the resolution, the...