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18th Annual Women in the Arts Gallery Show celebrates women artists

Mengti Xu • March 15, 2011

In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the MU Craft Studio is showcasing artwork from Missouri women. The 18th Annual Women in the Arts Gallery Show features a range of art — from mixed media...

iPhone app focuses on Columbia nightlife

Kristen Herhold • March 15, 2011

It is rare to walk around MU's bustling campus without seeing students texting, talking or listening to music on iPhones. With more than 85,000 applications for this phone available on iTunes, there are...

MU competitive gaming draws casual gamers

Joel Samson Berntsen • March 15, 2011

One round, another round, a tie-breaker, another round, another tie-breaker; finally the closing round as two Call of Duty teams race against each other in a death-match to 50 points. The score is 49-49....

Private flight controversy could hurt McCaskill’s lead in polls

Kari Paul • March 15, 2011

A survey released by Public Policy Polling last week showed that in the early stages of her re-election campaign, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has maintained an edge over potential GOP opponents. The...

Small plane controversy could hurt McCaskill’s lead in polls

Kari Paul • March 15, 2011

A survey released by Public Policy Polling last week showed that in the early stages of her re-election campaign, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., has maintained an edge over potential GOP opponents. The...

No cast, no problem for Missoula Children’s Theatre

Alfie Cox • March 15, 2011

Theater directors Bethany Hystad and Jami Windham drive a red truck around the country. It’s filled with everything needed to produce the musical “The Wizard of Oz” — except a cast. The duo arrived...

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,...

Jesse Hall’s dome sports colorful traditions

Jimmy Hibsch • March 11, 2011

For the next week, Jesse Hall’s dome will sport a new color: green. In the spirit of Engineering Week, which begins next week, the spotlights shining upon Jesse Hall’s dome will be filtered with a...