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Plans for chapter of conservative women’s group come to MU

Allison Prang • April 26, 2011

Former Mizzou College Republicans Chairwoman Sophie Mashburn is planning to start a new conservative women’s group on campus next fall as a chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women, a national organization. Mashburn...

On Campus, Around the Nation (4/26/2011)

Lauren Bale • April 26, 2011

**Associate professor works to improve schizophrenia treatment** PENN STATE UNIVERSITY — Penn State is uncertain how many schizophrenic patients are actually at the university, and Tammy MacAlarney,...

Susan G. Komen donates $32k to Ellis Fischel Cancer Center

Jimmy Hibsch • April 26, 2011

In an effort to combat breast cancer, the Mid-Missouri Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure donated more than $32,000 to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in the form of three grants. The grants will...

Rise in gas prices promotes alternative energy source debate

Abigail Geiger • April 26, 2011

As gas prices and consumer anxiety about paying for transportation continue to rise, alternative energy sources have become a controversial and more prevalent topic of debate across the nation. "For years...

Poll shows contrast between voter opinion, legislative action

Kari Paul • April 26, 2011

A poll released by ABC News and the Washington Post showed a stark contrast between what a majority of constituents polled supported and what legislators have voted on and proposed in recent months. The...

Students, resident arrested on drug charges in campus parking lot

Kelsey Maffett • April 26, 2011

_**Update**: Charges against Marcus Solomon were subsequently dropped._ Three Columbia men were arrested Saturday evening on multiple drug charges, including possession of the hallucinogenic drug Dimethyltryptamine,...

Greek Week winners announced

Kelly Olejnik • April 26, 2011

Alpha Delta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Sigma Phi were announced first place overall winners in Greek Week 2011 on Monday evening on the steps of Jesse Hall. “I’m really excited (about the win),”...

Police blotter (4/26/2011)

Kelsey Maffett, Tony Puricelli • April 26, 2011

**1. Police arrest suspected intoxicated driver** Columbia Police Department officers arrested 25-year-old Taniesha Henry early Friday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. At 1:42 a.m.,...

College Candy website aims to give advice, address women’s issues

Dani Kass • April 26, 2011

A website for college women growing in popularity offers topics regarding casual sex, protecting Facebook profiles from employers or being an annoying drunk. Collegecandy.com, created in 2007, strives...

Guru dazzles with traditional Indian dance

Alfie Cox • April 26, 2011

For Guru Prasanna Kasthuri, a smile conveys more than happiness. When he dances, Kasthuri tells a story of good verses evil — a story told though his facial expressions. Kasthuri danced for an audience...

Student loan debt to exceed $1 trillion before 2012

Kari Paul • April 26, 2011

Student loan debt surpassed credit card debt in the United States for the first time ever this year and is expected to hit $1 trillion by the end of 2011. As a result of the recession, many students face...

‘You Launch Like A Granny’ catapults water balloons for a cause

Teresa Klassen • April 26, 2011

Vibrantly colored water balloons soared across Carnahan Quadrangle on Wednesday, hurtling from giant slingshots toward far-away targets. The “You Launch Like A Granny” event was a fundraiser for...