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Missouri Dems focus on simplifying voting, campaign finance reform

Allison Prang • March 15, 2011

Keeping a steady eye on upcoming elections across the state, the Missouri Democratic Party has thrown its support behind three major ballot issues for 2012. The measures consist of simplifying early voting...

Espresso Book Machine usage slowly but surely climbs

Kaitlyn Gibson • March 15, 2011

Since its installment nearly two years ago, the Espresso Book Machine, a device in the University Bookstore capable of binding books, has seen a slight increase in usage, preparing 13 course packets last...

Speeding ticket leads to narcotics arrest

Sally French • March 15, 2011

Two Columbia residents in the same vehicle were arrested Wednesday evening after police pulled them over for speeding. The men were arrested on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, endangering...

MSA moving forward with live tiger sponsorship

Kelly Olejnik • March 15, 2011

The Missouri Students Association is making plans to sponsor live tigers and tiger habitats at zoos across Missouri. The idea for tiger sponsorship came as a result of former MSA President Tim Noce’s...

Deferred campus renovations at mercy of state funding

Allison Prang • March 15, 2011

Campus Facilities estimates its total costs for deferred renovation and maintenance on campus could reach $1 billion in 10 years. And, much like a myriad of other public universities across the country,...

Students with ties to Japan cope with quake

Celia Ampel • March 15, 2011

The nine MU students studying in Japan this semester are safe in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami that hit the country Friday, MU spokesman Christian Basi said. The International Center is staying...

Dance Marathon raises $47k for fight against cancer

Jimmy Hibsch • March 15, 2011

More than 250 students gathered Saturday in the Student Center for MU’s fourth Dance Marathon. Participants danced for 12 consecutive hours to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. “We...

CDS emphasizes healthy habits for nutrition month

Vineeta Tan • March 15, 2011

In conjunction with National Nutrition Month, Campus Dining Services Nutrition Committee has hosted several events and will be providing more table tents with nutrition information through the end of March. Magda...

Deaton, curators speak out on search for next UM president

Jimmy Hibsch • March 15, 2011

About 50 people braved unexpected snow Monday to hear top university officials discuss the search for the next university president and to give some feedback of their own. The public forum, held in the...

‘Salute to Our Sisters’ honors MU women

Jimmy Hibsch • March 15, 2011

Members of the Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative coordinated a night of food and entertainment Sunday for a group they say they often forget to appreciate: women. “We feel that it is important to take...

Police blotter (3/15/2011)

Kelsey Maffett, Tony Puricelli • March 15, 2011

**Bat used during domestic assault** Kendrick Harris, 29, faces charges of second-degree domestic assault, false imprisonment, second-degree tampering and a felony count of unlawful use of a weapon after...

Students cope with rising gas prices

Steven Dickherber • March 15, 2011

As gasoline prices climb, students are getting creative to avoid paying as much and as frequently as they once did, according to a survey of 170 students on campus. Of the students randomly surveyed by...