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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...

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...

‘Gucci greed’ turns luxury into an unnecessary necessity

Liz Stratman • February 11, 2011

Like a kid in a candy store, I spent hours feeling the materials, inspecting the inside coloration and pattern, comparing different styles and checking the appearance in the mirror, making sure it looked...

Donations to universities on the rise

Abigail Geiger • February 11, 2011

After the number of donations to American universities dipped in the last three years, a survey released by the Council for Aid to Education shows donations returned to 2006 levels last year. MU raised...

Board tackles Tasers, new complaints

Kelsey Maffett • February 11, 2011

The Citizens Police Review Board met Wednesday to tackle another complaint of excessive force and possible changes to Columbia Police Department search warrant policy. The board’s newest member, Steve...

Res Life prepares for record-high enrollment

Teddy Nykiel • February 11, 2011

After an influx of freshmen to MU in fall 2010 resulted in a housing shortage and created problems for the Department of Residential Life, the university is preparing for what could be an even larger freshmen...

Wise words for first time leasers

Jenna Cook • February 11, 2011

As the semester progresses, many students are acknowledging their academic duties — and first round of exams — but February also brings a crucial time for students searching for housing for the next...

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...

Film viewing sparks discussion on race

Madeline O’Leary • February 11, 2011

A free screening of the History Channel's documentary "The Underground Railroad" debunked myths and enlightened viewers at the Armory Sports Center on Wednesday night. Profiling prominent and obscure...

Attorney general works against domestic violence

Sally French • February 11, 2011

Attorney General Chris Koster released a set of recommendations Tuesday that would offer greater protection to victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Task Force, a unit seeking to re-evaluate...