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‘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...

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis campaign begins

Vineeta Tan • February 11, 2011

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis began hosting the first of many events this week planned for the annual philanthropy. These events are intended to raise funds for the MS Institute of Mid-Missouri...

SASA organizes bone marrow registry drive

Jimmy Hibsch • February 11, 2011

As Sheela Lal, South Asian Student Association vice president of online management, was browsing the Internet recently, she came across the story of Sonia Rai, a 24-year-old South Asian American with leukemia. Rai...

MU plays cupid: Valentine’s Day events span weekend

Tony Puricelli • February 11, 2011

As the layers of snow and ice slowly melt away, students prepare for the one of the warmest weekends of the winter season. However, the weather might not be the only thing keeping people warm this weekend. Valentine’s...

Pink Out gymnastics meet raises money for breast cancer research

Nicole Krasavage • February 11, 2011

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