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MU strives for ‘family-friendly’ status

Nicole Krasavage • April 5, 2011

From finding a bathroom with a changing table to searching for places on campus that are kid-friendly, some student parents argue many aspects of MU are unaccommodating. “I think Mizzou is pretty unfriendly...

Organizations offer alternative postgraduate options

Joyu Wang • April 4, 2011

Through informational sessions and meeting with students, the Peace Corps continues offering an alternative postgraduate option to MU students. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency,...

McCaskill: Plane controversy was ‘serious, sloppy mistake’

Kari Paul • April 1, 2011

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is facing a final bill of nearly $320,000 in unpaid taxes on her small private plane, including $80,000 in interest. The senator insists this is all a “big, serious, sloppy...

Plain White T’s hit Columbia on April 6

Ellen Fike • April 1, 2011

Plain White T’s have been serenading fans regularly with their power-pop melodies since 1997. But most listeners didn't tune in until the 2007 release of their Grammy-nominated single, “Hey There Delilah,”...

‘Ace of Cakes’ star serves up sidesplitting talk

Joel Samson Berntsen • March 22, 2011

Duff Goldman — star of the hit Food Network show “Ace of Cakes” — visited MU on Thursday to lend his talents as a judge for the Mizzou Cake Challenge. Goldman also led an audience at Jesse Hall...

Curators, Intercampus Student Council convene in Rolla

Jimmy Hibsch • March 22, 2011

The UM System Board of Curators, the executive board for the university's four-campus system, met in Rolla on Monday to discuss the ongoing presidential search and employee benefits. A recap of the public...

Planned Parenthood rally draws supporters, opposition

Kari Paul • March 22, 2011

Nearly 100 supporters of Planned Parenthood and one giant pink bus gathered in front of the Providence clinic Saturday to rally for the nation-wide healthcare provider’s support. Planned Parenthood...

Missouri nuclear power plant quakeproof, officials say

Dani Kass • March 22, 2011

Amid growing concerns over the safety of nuclear energy use in the United States, Missouri officials say the nuclear power plant in Callaway County would remain safe and operational in the case of a natural...

Police increase DWI enforcement during St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Kelsey Maffett • March 22, 2011

During St. Patrick's Day weekend, the Columbia Police Department increased patrols to prevent intoxicated drivers from getting behind the wheel. To increase enforcement, CPD set up a sobriety checkpoint...

Suspect robs Flow’s Pharmacy at gunpoint

Megan Hager • March 22, 2011

Columbia police officers responded to a report of armed robbery Thursday morning at Flow's Pharmacy after the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk demanding pain medication. Officers arrived at Flow's...

Mizzou Relay for Life raises $90,000 to fight cancer

Garrett Richie • March 22, 2011

Hundreds of students and Columbia residents filled the Student Recreation Complex on Saturday night for MU’s annual Relay for Life event. According to the Mizzou Relay’s Twitter profile, this year’s...

Lafayette students to study abroad in North Korea

Dani Kass • March 22, 2011

Lafayette College in Pennsylvania announced they will be sending a study abroad program to South Korea, China and North Korea. The United States Department of State currently has a travel warning issued...