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Obama’s proposed budget increases education spending, caps defense

Kari Paul • February 18, 2011

President Barack Obama announced his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012 Monday; a plan the administration hopes will be responsible for $1.1 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade. The budget...

False rumors of Brad Pitt visit to MU make social media rounds

Allison Prang • February 18, 2011

Rumors of a campus visit from Brad Pitt, actor, philanthropist, Academy Award nominee and former MU student, spread via Facebook and Twitter on Thursday afternoon. Early in the afternoon, rumors began...

‘Rabbit Hole’ illustrates the journey of grief

Lauren Hummel • February 18, 2011

There’s a general consensus that the loss of a loved one is one of the most devastating and confusing times in a person’s life. In terms of mourning, one could proceed to grieve through the known five...

Res Life to promote diversity through videos

Celia Ampel • February 18, 2011

The Department of Residential Life plans to create a series of diversity-focused training videos for its staff, Residential Life Director Frankie Minor said. The videos would feature interviews with students. The...

O Giant Man looks for breakthrough

Pierce Courchaine • February 18, 2011

There is a certain moment in a band’s life that signifies its big break. For the Kansas City indie rock band O Giant Man, that moment might be its recent stop at Rock Island, Ill.’s legendary Daytrotter...

On Campus, Across the Nation (2-18-11)

Lauren Bale • February 18, 2011

**An interview with (now former) NYU fellow Nir Rosen** NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — Wednesday, Nir Rosen, a fellow at NYU’s Center on Law and Security, resigned his position after making a series of offensive...

Spring into a serious wardrobe

Abby Spudich • February 18, 2011

Until recently, I shopped like a raven drawn to shiny things, picking up random pieces of clothing that caught my eye. But this left me with a disproportionate wardrobe. I had countless shirts made out...

Faculty debate diversity course requirement

Stephanie Ebbs • February 18, 2011

Faculty Council's overhaul of the general education curriculum culminated in a debate over a diversity course requirement Thursday. The proposed course requirement has caught the public's attention in...

Laura Jansen makes a play for the states

Robert Langellier • February 18, 2011

Laura Jansen’s affectionate pop music has just gone platinum in Holland. In America, she’s still squeezing onto the opening bill. “In the states I feel like I’m going to war,” Jansen said. “(Everywhere...

RAMS campaign prepares for strong finish

Sally French • February 18, 2011

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis hosted the second round of Rock-It preliminary competitions to a sold-out crowd Wednesday evening at The Blue Note. RAMS is a month-long philanthropy project that...

MCI hosts ‘Eat and Greet’

Amanda Capua • February 18, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Multicultural Issues Committee hosted its annual Eat and Greet, an event designed to bring the different minority organizations on campus together, on Thursday. "The...

LBC: Students need to be proactive in fighting racism

Kelly Olejnik • February 18, 2011

Representatives from several MU student organizations attended the Legion of Black Collegians senate meeting Wednesday night to discuss solutions for racism on campus. The meeting was initiated by the...