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Brother Jed, atheist debate Christianity for crowd of 200

Sally French • April 15, 2011

Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed, was once an atheist, and atheist activist Dave Muscato was once a Christian. But Thursday night, Smock defended Christianity in a passionate yet good-spirited debate...

‘Hanna’ is a Grimm take on modern-day fairy tale

Lauren Hummel • April 15, 2011

Much like the dismal fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, “Hanna” is a dark film that chronicles the tale of a 16-year-old trained assassin, confronted with her most important task to date. And let me...

Accessibility Fair shines light on problems students with disabilities face

Jimmy Hibsch, Abbey Sussell • April 15, 2011

If there was one thing organizers of Wednesday’s Accessibility Fair were trying to instill in participants, it was to not be afraid to ask about disabilities. “A lot of times, people want to know,”...

Ditch the Natty and opt for these Mid-MO brews

Pierce Courchaine • April 15, 2011

There comes a point in every drinker’s life when shotgunning Natty with the boys or sipping on Bud Select ceases to bring the same joy it once did. Like good wine or good food, good beer can spur pleasure...

Police blotter (4/15/2011)

Sally French, Ally McEntire • April 15, 2011

**Windows shattered during physical assault** Evelynne P. Dunkin and her boyfriend were arguing Monday when police were called to their apartment at 2309 W. Broadway. The couple had been arguing for...

Jazz pianist creates cultural bridge

Nassim Benchaabane • April 15, 2011

Grammy-Award-winning jazz pianist Danilo Pérez said he believes musicians should ask themselves, "What's your story?" “When I sit down at the piano, I think about my life and what I love," Pérez said....

Greek chapters paired with beneficiaries for Greek Week

Madeline O’Leary • April 15, 2011

Fourteen groupings of MU sororities and fraternities were grouped to represent each of the 14 beneficiaries being honored during Greek Week 2011. Comprised of close to 400 members each, the groupings...

Go green at Columbia Earth Day festival

Chelsea Bengier • April 15, 2011

The drab grayness of winter has finally seceded; flowers are blooming and life around Columbia is celebrating the fresh, warm comfort of spring. As the temperature rises and the landscape brightens to...

Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrests 17 during sobriety checkpoint

Tony Puricelli • April 15, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint Wednesday on the 1300 block of East Prathersville Road, just north of the city. “It was actually fairly productive for a Wednesday...

Life on the road: A dirty, drunk, logistical nightmare

Amber Taylor • April 15, 2011

The days run together as the trees, the lampposts and the road signs blur along the seemingly unending stretches of highway, slowly bringing them closer and closer to parts of the country they have been...

Monk Drive to close in June

Jimmy Hibsch • April 15, 2011

After the UM System Board of Curators, the governing board of the four-campus UM System, approved $16.5 million for the project in December, construction on the Monk stream line will begin Monday and will...

On Campus, Around the Nation (4/15/2011)

Lauren Bale • April 15, 2011

**CSUF celebrates Earth Day with the Earth Week Expo** CAL STATE FULLERTON — The Cal State Fullerton Environmental Advocacy program is planning an Earth Week Expo featuring films, workshops and art...