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Sustain Mizzou collects old electronics for e-waste drive

Tony Puricelli • February 15, 2011

Sustain Mizzou will host its first ever electronic waste collection drive Feb. 22. The drive will take place over three days, until Feb. 24, on Lowry Mall and in the MU Student Center. An e-waste drive...

State Chief Justice Price says Missouri prisons overpopulated

Steven Dickherber • February 15, 2011

In his State of the Judiciary address, State Chief Justice Ray Price called for a reformation of the Missouri prison system, saying prisons are overpopulated with nonviolent offenders. "We continue to...

Deans protest U.S. News and World Report college rankings system

Ethan Colbert • February 15, 2011

Deans from across the country, including several Big 12 Conference members, are protesting against a change in the U.S. News and World Report's ranking system for schools of education which could list...

Victim struck with goose decoy

Teddy Nykiel • February 15, 2011

A strike on the head with a goose decoy was just the beginning of an argument that led to Benjamin Cottrell’s arrest. Columbia police received a call around 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. Cotrell, 21, was...

Hazed and confused: KU students face consequences for violating policies

Madeline O’Leary • February 15, 2011

The Interfraternity Council executive members at the University of Kansas will face punishments for violating state and university-instituted anti-hazing policies. Despite similarities in size and culture,...

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...

MUPD investigates racially-charged graffiti message

Jimmy Hibsch • February 12, 2011

MU Police Department Capt. Brian Weimer said the department has begun its investigation into the offensive language painted outside Hatch Hall in graffiti Saturday. Weimer said the department is unable...

Two arrested in connection with on-campus crimes

Kelsey Maffett • February 11, 2011

MU Police Department officers arrested two suspects for their involvement in the Feb. 1 armed robbery near campus, according to an MUPD news release. Shane Calahan, 25, and Brandt Feutz, 23, were arrested...