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MU offers new sustainability courses

Liz Stratman • April 26, 2011

As students continue tweaking their schedules for the fall 2011 semester, Steve Borgelt, associate professor of biological engineering and agricultural system management, hopes they might take new courses...

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...

McCaskill on the move in Missouri

Steven Dickherber, Kari Paul • April 22, 2011

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., met with MU Law Democrats on Wednesday to discuss her coming campaign and the problems that face the United States. The senator said she believes the country has come to a...

White House condemns GOP plan as bad for students

Grace Lyden • April 22, 2011

The White House continued its efforts to stimulate conversation among young Americans regarding President Barack Obama’s plan for deficit reduction in a conference call Thursday. The Maneater and other...

Greek Week focuses on ‘Pillars for Purpose’

Sarah Clancey • April 22, 2011

The 2011 Greek Week festivities conclude Monday night when the winners of the Greek Life competition will be announced. The preliminary rounds of Fling, the annual skit competition were held Monday, Tuesday...

Spring brings new set of outdoor events

Dani Kass • April 22, 2011

With spring in the air, groups across MU are trying to make the campus a little greener. With events such as the MU Farmer’s Market in Lowry Mall, free flowers at Tiger Garden and Pot a Plant Day at...

LBC elections close Saturday

Kelly Olejnik • April 22, 2011

The Legion of Black Collegians will elect three new executive board members for the 2011-2012 academic year Saturday. Current Political Chairwoman Whitney Williams, Activities Chairwoman Kristen Andrews...

Students’ international efforts recognized

Kate Grumke • April 22, 2011

The MU Council on International Initiatives presented the International Engagement Awards in the Reynolds Journalism Institute on Thursday afternoon. The award commemorates the work faculty, staff and...

LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator leaving MU

Marie Mandelberg • April 22, 2011

After three years serving as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Resource Center coordinator, Ryan Black is leaving MU on April 29 and moving to Portland, Ore. Black served as LGBTQ Resource...

CPD: No dynamic entries conducted so far this year

Tony Puricelli • April 22, 2011

Since changing its policy last year, the Columbia Police Department has not conducted any dynamic entries so far in 2011. Some policies regarding search warrants changed after the Feb. 11 raid of drug...

Proposed legislation would limit tuition hikes

Allison Prang • April 22, 2011

Rep. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, proposed a Missouri House bill that would prohibit public higher education institutions from charging students a tuition rate that would exceed the amount charged when...

Sinking ship saves ‘Titanic’

Kate Everson • April 22, 2011

Would it make me a bad person if I said the only reason I watch "Titanic" is for the sinking ship? Maybe it’s one of those things that really tells you about someone’s personality. There are those...