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Police blotter (4/29/2011)

Ally McEntire, Kelsey Maffett • April 29, 2011

**1. Freshman arrested on charges of assault at Plaza 900** An MU freshman was arrested early Tuesday for allegedly punching his former roommate at Plaza 900 Dining Hall. Freshman Tyree Alexander was...

MU looks to expand number of ‘futuristic classrooms’

Abigail Geiger • April 29, 2011

In the fall 2010 semester, a new technologically advanced classroom opened in Strickland Hall. After a year of use, plans are developing for spreading this new approach to a classroom to other facilities...

Students’ hometowns hit hard by severe weather

Allison Prang • April 29, 2011

For MU students like junior Kyle West from Poplar Bluff, Mo., home evacuations, flooded streets and residents unable to leave their homes have become the norm. Freshman Brittany Jones from Murphysboro,...

Police stop 69 cars at sobriety checkpoint

Dani Kass • April 29, 2011

The MU Police Department held a checkpoint during the weekend at Maryland Avenue and Turner Avenue. MUPD Capt. Brian Weimer said 69 cars were checked between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. “One was arrested for...

Students, residents disagree with Citizens Police Review Board decision

Kelsey Maffett • April 29, 2011

Following the Citizens Police Review Board’s decision to meet behind closed doors, students and Columbia residents voiced their disappointment. “I was disappointed that the board approved closed sessions...

On Campus, Around the Nation (4/29/2011)

Lauren Bale • April 29, 2011

**CU Shuts Down Journalism Department** CAL STATE FULLERTON- The University of Colorado voted 5-4 to shut down the School of Journalism and Mass Communication despite much opposition from board members...

Secret societies breed secret rivalries

Kaylen Ralph • April 29, 2011

When juniors Sean Nahlik and Amelia Smith, best friends since freshman year, were tapped by rival secret societies on April 22, Nahlik said he knew their senior year would be interesting. Smith said their...

Sheryl Crow, four others to be honored with honorary degrees at commencement

Caitlin Swieca • April 29, 2011

Sheryl Crow, a 1984 graduate of the MU School of Music, will be on campus May 14 to receive an honorary degree and speak at the Honors Convocation. Crow, one of MU's high-profile graduates, was approved...

Knife, bat injure victim in neighborhood dispute

Teddy Nykiel • April 29, 2011

Two sisters were arrested Saturday night after they hit their neighbor with a baseball bat and cut her with a knife, Detective Tom O’Sullivan of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said. O'Sullivan...

Queer People of Color shows off talent at Open Mic Night

Marie Mandelberg • April 29, 2011

An Open Mic name gave a little-known student group a voice, and recognition, Thursday. Queer People of Color hosted Open Mic Night, the organization's first big event this semester, in the Gaines/Oldham...

Ptarmigan releases its second album in the Key of Forest

Emily Adams • April 29, 2011

For most modern artists, inspiration is derived from a coalition of their musical library, a pre-existing desire to rejuvenate the music that they idolize. For Ptarmigan, inspiration dwells in the heart...

MO-X bus suffers damage from severe weather

Dani Kass • April 29, 2011

Following a series of tornadoes, St. Louis's skyline included an odd feature Friday: a MO-X bus. The bus was picked up by a tornado and moved to the edge of the parking garage. MO-X Owner Brent Moore...