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Student political groups plan for semester

Allison Prang • January 28, 2011

The MU Democrats and Mizzou College Republicans have planned a variety of events for spring semester, including another debate in March. MU Democrats President Matt Tharp said they are planning a debate...

Outside firm to aid search for UM president

Jimmy Hibsch • January 28, 2011

The UM System Board of Curators began its January meeting Thursday at MU discussing the search for the next university president. Dialogue mostly concerned whether to hire a search firm, something that...

Jurors hear testimony in Doisy murder trial

Kelsey Maffett, Sally French, Megan Hager, Jared Grafman • January 28, 2011

The Becky Doisy murder trial continued Thursday with retired Columbia Police Department Detective Chris Egbert’s cross-examination. Defendant Johnny Wright is on trial for the murder of former MU student...

Office of Greek Life remains tight-lipped on workgroups’ findings

Madeline O’Leary • January 28, 2011

Workgroups formed in response to a report analyzing strengths and weaknesses within Greek Life at MU concluded meetings at the end of the fall semester. But the Office of Greek Life has yet to reveal the...

Curators support barring voting student curator

Sally French • January 28, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon made nominations to fill three of the four soon-to-be-vacant spots on the UM System Board of Curators this week, but the board supported an amendment Thursday that would eliminate the possibility...

Facebook, Twitter accounts for MU groups come with guidelines

Casey Purcella • January 28, 2011

MU, an institution more than 170 years old, has rarely hesitated to embrace new technology, such as cable television in the dorms and Internet access throughout campus. In the last few years, the university...

Curators approve 5.8% hike for tuition, fees

Jimmy Hibsch • January 28, 2011

The ongoing discussion regarding tuition increases was put to rest Friday, as the UM System Board of Curators voted to accept the system’s recommendation and raise tuition and required fees at MU by...

Student Center incorporates sustainable practices, materials

Garrett Richie • January 28, 2011

The MU Student Center, which expanded to include Mort’s Grill, The Shack and the Mizzou Traditions Lounge this semester, is the largest undergoing construction project on campus. With increasing pressures...

Jury deliberates Doisy murder case

Sally French • January 28, 2011

Attorneys in the Becky Doisy murder trial made their closing arguments to the jury Friday. Defendant Johnny Wright is on trial for the murder of Doisy, a former MU student last seen in 1976. The prosecution’s...

No comment from MU on Tiger Spot lawsuit

Jared Hogan • January 28, 2011

Details of Tiger Spot artist Paul Jackson’s lawsuit against the UM System Board of Curators allege negligence and misrepresentation on the part of the university as reason behind the lawsuit. Tiger...

America’s blood type: Starbucks

Angie Andera • January 28, 2011

America, you have a drug problem. You heard me. Nearly 90 percent of you have a daily habit of taking the world’s most widely used psychoactive drug: caffeine. The consumption of caffeine dates all...

SFRC recommends student fee increase

Kelly Olejnik • January 28, 2011

The Student Fee Review Committee recommended a 0.78 percent increase in undergraduate student fees for the fiscal year 2012 to the UM System Board of Curators. Six of the 18 student fee areas were recommended...