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Forums to draw public opinion on UM president search

Allison Prang • February 22, 2011

In search of the next UM System president, the committee tasked with hiring the next university head executive will host seven forums across Missouri to hear the public’s opinion on qualities it wants...

Suspect arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography

Sally French • February 22, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Columbia man on suspicion of distributing child pornography through a file-sharing program from his home computer network. A Boone County Detective from...

Service sorority hosts male beauty pageant

Nancy El Attar • February 22, 2011

Four male contestants took to the stage Sunday to sing N’Sync, don eveningwear and support a good cause. The men were part of the service sorority Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies’ first male...

Woman brings feather fashion to MU

Ashley Carman • February 22, 2011

It isn’t an easy feat making feathers — let alone rooster feathers — sexy. Somehow, though, Colleen Liebig manages. Liebig is a yoga instructor by day and feathering-queen by night. She feathers...

Man arrested after threatening store clerk at Tiger Stop

Tony Puricelli • February 22, 2011

Marcus Kelly, 37, is charged with driving while intoxicated, resisting or interfering with arrest, possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and disturbing the peace after a car chase that led to his...

Students ring in Chinese New Year

Kate Grumke • February 22, 2011

The Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday in Jesse Hall with music, dance and fashion. China Night 2011 was the fifth annual event organized...

Suspect reportedly threatened ex before shooting at house

Teddy Nykiel • February 22, 2011

Jermell Burnett, who was arrested on suspicion of firing several shots at a home in the 1,000 block of Jefferson Street, will be arraigned Tuesday, according to a Boone County Jail spokesman. Columbia...

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...