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MU Athletics run on less than most Big 12 schools

Jimmy Hibsch • February 25, 2011

MU ranks third in the Big 12 for its number of athletic programs, but its ranking drops to eighth in total expenses, with eight programs spending the least of any Big 12 program in the same sport. Despite...

Students push for ‘real food’ in dining halls

Liz Stratman • February 23, 2011

As a result of the Real Food Forum in late January, SustainaReps, student representatives working out of the Sustainability Office, have been taking the next steps to pushing more locally-grown food into...

Final suspect in Hobson murder arrested

Steve Cassidy • February 22, 2011

The eighth and final suspect in the murder of Aaron Hobson, cousin of MU football player Trey Hobson, has been found. The shooting occurred at a Break Time convenience store Oct. 23. According to a news...

College of Business fully implements internship requirement

Jimmy Hibsch • February 22, 2011

With freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the Trulaske College of Business’ Professional Development Program, the school's push to require students to take part in an internship has reached full implementation,...

MU to host Conference on Black Student Government

Kelly Olejnik • February 22, 2011

MU will host the 34th annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government on Thursday through Sunday. The conference consists of workshops, a career fair, social entertainment events and speaker events. The...

MSA committee pushes for regular review of education requirements

Amanda Capua • February 22, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Academic Affairs Committee created a resolution last week asking Faculty Council to reassess the general education requirements every eight years. "With new generations...

On Campus, Around the Nation (2/22/2011)

Lauren Bale • February 22, 2011

**Study abroad suffers cuts, continues providing opportunities** LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY — Various academic programs have had to make sacrifices in order to preserve their quality of education with...

Burton requests city-funded attorneys for CPD officers

Kelsey Maffett • February 22, 2011

Columbia Police Department Chief Ken Burton is requesting the city provide legal representation for police officers under review by the Citizens Police Review Board. At the board's Feb. 9 meeting, Burton...

Black Man’s Think Tank asks ‘Are you an activist or slacktivist?’

Madeline O’Leary • February 22, 2011

Growing complacency and a lack of activism within the student body were two of many issues addressed Monday at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s discussion forum in response to the racist graffiti incident...

Tommy and the High Pilots have little time for play

Megan Suddarth • February 22, 2011

Although downtime is rare for Tommy and the High Pilots, the members take time to relish in the small things. “I’m just standing here watching my boys play pool,” lead singer Tommy Cantillon said....

Council discusses new apartment complex, honors officers

Nichole Ballard • February 22, 2011

Columbia City Council approved the site for new student housing, in addition to recognizing local officers for outstanding service Monday night. Council members discussed a new apartment complex, The...

Fundraisers take a plunge to support Special Olympics

Lauren Bale • February 22, 2011

For those seeking an adrenaline rush in the form of hypothermia, or for those who simply can’t wait for the balmy days of summer to go for an outdoor swim, look no further than the fourth annual Polar...