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Campus Lodge Apartments assault found unsubstantiated

Kelsey Maffett • May 3, 2011

An assault reported Friday at Campus Lodge Apartments was found to be unsubstantiated, according to a MU Police Department news release. "Upon further investigation, it was determined the assault that...

Keillor shares musings of radio career

Celia Ampel • May 3, 2011

Public radio host Garrison Keillor told his trademark tales of Midwestern life Monday night in Jesse Auditorium. Keillor, who has hosted “A Prairie Home Companion” for more than 35 years, delivered...

Hatch, Schurz and Laws residence halls report intruder

Kelsey Maffett • May 3, 2011

Students in three different residence halls reported similar incidents of an unknown man entering their room during the weekend. Residential Life Director Frankie Minor said the initial reports came from...

New Columbia fire chief outlines goals for city

Abigail Geiger • May 3, 2011

A month after being promoted to fire chief at the Columbia Fire Department, Charles Witt has outlined his main goals for the city of Columbia. Witt, an MU graduate with familiarity in the fire department...

Gwynn Hall next on Campus Facilities’ renovations list

Mengti Xu • May 3, 2011

After the renovations of Switzler and Tate halls, Gwynn Hall is the next target in the deferred campus renovations project. According to the Campus Master Plan Update, “Plans to renovate Gwynn Hall...

Sigma Sigma Sigma hosts groundbreaking ceremony

Travis Cornejo • May 3, 2011

Members of the Greek Life community gathered Friday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony for Sigma Sigma Sigma's new home. Eta Chi House Corporation President Beth Maddox spoke first at the groundbreaking...

MU Health Care in full compliance after complaints

Dani Kass • May 3, 2011

The MU Health Care System was found to be in compliance with Medicare following a report earlier this year listing multiple violations. In order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid program, hospitals...

MU Extension campuses unaffected by floods

Tony Puricelli • May 3, 2011

Flooding in southeastern Missouri has had little effect on MU’s Extension Campuses but has caused widespread damage nonetheless. Mississippi County Extension agronomist Anthony Ohmes said there is flooding...

Gov. Nixon vetoes final congressional redistricting bill 193

Abigail Geiger • May 3, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed House Bill 193, pertaining to congressional redistricting, Saturday. The bill passed through the House and Senate in the past couple of weeks after much debate and attempts at compromising...

Catalyst Awards recognize individuals

Kelly Olejnik • May 3, 2011

The 13th annual Catalyst Awards commenced Tuesday evening in Stotler Lounge. According to the LGBTQ Resource Center website, the Catalyst Awards is an event that presents recognition to individuals who...

Police continue search for Kylan Stubler

Dani Kass • May 3, 2011

The Columbia Police Department is continuing its search for 17-year-old Kylan Stubler after he disappeared April 21. CPD has received no updates on where Stubler is or why he disappeared. CPD spokeswoman...

Deaton pulls double duty with university and federal leadership

Megan Hager • May 3, 2011

Late last week the United States Senate confirmed the appointment of Chancellor Brady Deaton as the new chairman of the Board for International Food and Agriculture Development. As the new chairman of...