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Service celebrates life of lynching victim James T. Scott

Kari Paul • May 3, 2011

The voices of a gospel choir rang throughout Second Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, as people of all ages, races and backgrounds clapped and sang along in a celebration of lynching victim James...

AEPi Rock-A-Thon raises more than $80,000

Kelly Olejnik • May 3, 2011

Alpha Epsilon Pi raised a total of $80,378.09 at its biannual Rock-A-Thon, making the fraternity the top Greek Life philanthropy in the United States. According to the Rock-A-Thon news release, the event...

MU expands classical guitar program

Chelsea Bengier • May 3, 2011

Behind the notes strummed by guitarists John Mayer and Santana, stands the base understanding of classic guitar and its technical style. In 2010, MU began to build a program to teach this musical base. Classical...

Police blotter (5/3/2011)

Kelsey Maffett, Tony Puricelli • May 3, 2011

**Suspect arrested for third DWI violation** Emmanuel Hernandez, 29, was charged with a felony count of driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over by police early Thursday morning. Around 2:08...

Freshmen start bow business from dorm room

Teresa Klassen • May 3, 2011

Every fashionista knows accessories can make or break an outfit. Stores have sprung up, from Claire's to Charming Charlie's, to help buyers find the perfect piece. At MU, freshmen Margaret Cleveland and...

Be The Shoe premiers new film ‘Loss for Words’

Joel Samson Berntsen • May 3, 2011

An average person probably spent his or her last winter break mulling about the house, visiting family and maybe working a part-time job. Randy Prywitch spent his making a full-fledged feature film titled...

Greektown erupts in wake of bin Laden death announcement

Sally French, Allison Prang • May 2, 2011

An array of red, white and blue streamers, dozens of American flags and hours of “U.S.A.” chants swept across campus following President Barack Obama’s announcement of the death of Al Qaeda leader...

Students wear jeans to commemorate Denim Day, promote sexual assault awareness

Dani Kass • April 30, 2011

Denim's a timeless fashion staple. But Thursday, it was also a social statement. MU’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center sponsored Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month. Denim...

Taiwanese Student Association celebrates centennial

Jimmy Hibsch • April 30, 2011

Members of the Taiwanese Student Association gathered Tuesday on Lowry Mall, played games and ate traditional food to celebrate 100 years. Students from the organization manned four separate tables, each...

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...