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MU student studying abroad in Egypt safely out of country

Jimmy Hibsch • February 4, 2011

An MU student studying abroad in Egypt is safely out of the country as of Wednesday evening. “Currently, she is safe,” MU spokesman Christian Basi said in an e-mail. “We have been monitoring the...

Res Life, CDS work around snowstorm

Garrett Richie • February 4, 2011

The snowstorm that blanketed Columbia and a major portion of the Midwest has altered many operations on campus during the past few days. Two major concerns circulating among students were possible food...

Tuition increase sends students in search of financial aid

Caitlin Swieca • February 4, 2011

With the 5.8 percent tuition increase soon to take effect in the 2011-12 academic year, more MU students have started the process of applying for financial aid earlier. Jim Brooks, Office of Student Financial...

NH bill aims to revoke voting rights for out-of-state students

Madeline O’Leary • February 4, 2011

Out-of-state college students in New Hampshire may lose the ability to vote in their college towns as a result of a recently-introduced bill. Presented by State Rep. Gregory Sorg, R-Grafton, House Bill...

Put down your drink and pick up a mic

Chelsea Bengier • February 3, 2011

If you're tired of stepping over puke puddles and smelling the dingy fragrance of intoxicated partiers every weekend, or if you're anxious to show off your rock star skills after watching an episode of...

‘Dog Sees God’ drops ‘Peanuts’ characters into tough times

Kari Paul • February 1, 2011

The Theater Department is bringing the "Peanuts" cartoon characters back to life — only this time the "Peanuts" gang of our childhood is all grown up and dealing with some heavy issues. Snoopy is dead,...

Guilty verdict in Doisy murder trial provides closure for detective

Sally French • February 1, 2011

Friday’s guilty verdict in a decades-old murder concluded a former detective’s only unresolved case in more than 22 years. Chris Egbert, now retired from the Columbia Police Department, began investigating...

Ed Martin announces bid for US Senate seat

Kari Paul • February 1, 2011

Republican attorney Ed Martin announced Monday he will run for a United States Senate seat against incumbent Claire McCaskill in 2012. Martin served as Chief of Staff for former Gov. Matt Blunt and narrowly...

Bingham Gallery showcases graduate students’ work

Teresa Klassen • February 1, 2011

If your idea of art is still-life paintings, you might have a new definition of art by the time you leave George Caleb Bingham Gallery’s new exhibit. The gallery is currently hosting “Where I End And...

Snowed in: Deaton calls snow day for first time since 2006

Tony Puricelli • February 1, 2011

Chancellor Brady Deaton announced in an e-mail Monday the full closure of MU's campus and the cancellation of all classes, effective 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday evening. The announcement came after...

On Campus, Around the Nation (2/1/2011)

Lauren Bale • February 1, 2011

**Turkish diplomat visits UI, discusses foreign policy** UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS—The Consul General of Turkey Fatih Yildiz spoke on his country’s foreign policy Friday afternoon at Illini Union. Yildiz...

Officers seize drugs, cash from res hall

Kelsey Maffett • February 1, 2011

MU Police Department officers arrested freshman Justin Brown on multiple charges, including drug possession and distribution, Friday morning outside Defoe-Graham residence hall. MUPD Capt. Scott Richardson...