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Athletics’ Pink Out campaign raises money for breast cancer research

Nicole Krasavage • February 15, 2011

The Missouri gymnastics squad teamed up with the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center on Friday to raise money for breast cancer research. This event did not mark first time the Department of Athletics has partnered...

Chinese oral traditions in danger, lecturer says

Robert Langellier • February 15, 2011

In one ancient Chinese epic, an abandoned child raised by dragons grows up to save the earth from a global warming by shooting down the extra suns and moons from the sky. Modernization has brought with...

Deaton hands down temporary suspension for graffiti suspect

Jimmy Hibsch, Kelsey Maffett • February 15, 2011

_*Editor's note: Several student organizations, including the Legion of Black Collegians, the Missouri Students Association and Four Front, met Saturday evening in response to the discovery of an offensive...

On Campus, Around the Nation (2/15/2011)

Lauren Bale • February 15, 2011

**Author discusses Alfred Hitchcock's legacy** UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS- Film critic David Thomson will present "The Hitchcock Moments: Psycho and Other Tales of Terror" at 7:00 Feb. 14 in the Kansas Union. Thomson,...

Students propose overhaul to parking system

Kelly Olejnik • February 15, 2011

The Missouri Students Association and the Residence Halls Association have come to an agreement on a parking plan that could change the way spots are allocated and the way students choose spots, MSA President...

Former MU student among hundreds of missing people in Missouri

Jimmy Hibsch • February 15, 2011

When former MU student Nick Coppola vanished in December, his family was left heartbroken. His disappearance is one of 1,176 active missing persons reports in Missouri, statistics from the Missouri State...

Short plays, not short women

Teresa Klassen • February 15, 2011

Even for the theatergoer, plays can be a long experience to sit through. That won't be a problem with the short Women's Play Festival, performed by the Independent Actors Theatre. Each of the five plays...

No Coast rap battle attracts nationwide talent

Garrett Richie • February 15, 2011

A small group of men gathered near the dimly lit side-stage of Cafe Berlin on Friday night, laughing, joking and setting up lights and speakers. At first glance they appeared to be a trendy hip-hop set...

New discovery changes perceptions of human evolution

Kari Paul • February 15, 2011

A study published last week in the journal Science revealed humans developed arched feet much earlier than scientists thought —- a discovery that is shaking up the way evolution is viewed in the science...

Love Your Body committee says ‘Be your own Valentine’

Jimmy Hibsch • February 15, 2011

Plenty of the men and women who visited the Women’s Center this Valentine’s Day were single. And they all love it. These people are protégés of the lesson the Love Your Body committee was preaching...

MU Health Care reopens two clinic facilities

Caitlin Swieca • February 15, 2011

Two MU Health Care facilities re-opened this month after closing temporarily to make repairs or move facilities. The outpatient clinic of the George David Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center resumed operation...

Greek Life Councils attend St. Louis conference

Madeline O’Leary • February 15, 2011

Executive members from the Office of Greek Life attended the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values four-day conference over the weekend in St. Louis. The goals of the conference were to educate...