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Freshman arrested for salvia, marijuana possession after traffic stop

Kelsey Maffett • April 19, 2011

An MU freshman was arrested with two other men Saturday night after an officer found salvia, marijuana and alcohol in their vehicle. MU Police Department Capt. Scott Richardson said an officer made contact...

Electric company powers Missouri Scholars Academy with donation

Megan Hager • April 19, 2011

On Monday, an Ameren UE representative presented a check for $10,000 to Ted Tarkow, Classical Studies professor and associate dean for the College of Arts and Science, for the Missouri Scholars Academy. Large...

MSO brings speakers from Chicago, Brooklyn

Garrett Richie • April 19, 2011

The Muslim Student Organization hosted its spring conference, “Pursuits of this World — Beyond Material Gains,” over the past weekend, inviting speakers from Brooklyn and Chicago to talk to MSO members. MSO...

Kaleidoscope Showcase uses art as activism

Alexis Hitt • April 19, 2011

Poetry, foreign cuisine, artwork and fashion brought together members of the MU community at the Kaleidoscope Showcase: Art as Activism on Saturday at The Shack. Kaleidoscope is a semi-annual event with...

Drag kings, queens sing for Pride Month

Grace Lyden • April 19, 2011

The crowd whooped and applauded as Britney Houston strutted across the stage of Allen Auditorium, shedding a blazer and white button-down to reveal a spaghetti-strap black dress. Mouthing the words to...

Four LBC executive candidates run unopposed

Kelly Olejnik • April 19, 2011

The Legion of Black Collegians received four executive board applications Friday in anticipation of board elections this week. "There are still spots open for secretary, communications chair and finance...

New Mizzou Reads book discusses societal issues, Hurricane Katrina

Caitlin Swieca • April 19, 2011

“Zeitoun,” a nonfiction novel by Dave Eggers, has been selected as the book for the 2011 Mizzou Reads program. Incoming freshmen will be asked to read the book during the summer and participate in...

Police blotter (4/19/2011)

Kelsey Maffett, Tony Puricelli • April 19, 2011

**Police find marijuana, champagne in freshman’s car** Three MU freshmen were arrested on marijuana and alcohol charges Thursday night in a campus parking lot. MU Police Department Capt. Scott Richardson...

Council considers expanding, increasing parking rates

Nichole Ballard • April 19, 2011

An ordinance increasing parking rates to 60 cents per hour and extending rate enforcement by three hours, until 9 p.m. was debated and tabled for 45 days by the Columbia City Council on Monday. The city...

Artrageous Friday celebrates artistic prosperity

Liz Stratman • April 17, 2011

Five years ago, local artists had an idea -- one that would welcome the Columbia community into their world of inspirational art and culture. This idea involved into a quarterly event, where people gathered...

MU, Texas A&M snag $14 million grant for cattle research

Steve Cassidy • April 16, 2011

MU and Texas A&M have been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that total more than 14 million dollars. The two schools will combine their efforts in researching food efficiency...

MSA passes budget, gives $45k for concert

Amanda Capua • April 15, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Senate approved its budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year Wednesday night. The total revenue is $1,554,613, according to the budget. "Its a substantial amount of money...