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RHA week boasts ‘Iron Chefs,’ res hall parties

Ana Stock • February 25, 2011

The Residence Halls Association’s week of events concluded Thursday with the opening of voting for the group's presidential election. RHA began the week with Monday’s congressional meeting. The rest...

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...

Mizzou Idol puts student talent in the spotlight

Kristen Herhold • February 22, 2011

Just as American Idol has made Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood into worldwide stars, Mizzou Idol gave singers the chance to shine in a similar but more modest format. Sixteen contestants performed...

Colloquium series provides students with networking opportunities

Teddy Nykiel • February 22, 2011

With the snow behind them, the Department of Chemistry is ready to begin its spring Colloquium series. The series was set to begin Feb. 4, but was cancelled due to snow. Instead, the Colloquium began...

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....