ZOU Life Archives - Page 23 of 25

How your study environment affects your productivity

Emmy Lucas • December 6, 2017

Whether it is the library or a local coffee shop, your study environment affects your productivity levels. Tolerating the amount of distractions and background noises in certain settings differs for everyone,...

Snack, skip and sleep your way through finals studying with these nine tips

Alexandra Sharp • November 29, 2017

As finals week creeps ever closer, MU students prepare for the dreaded onslaught of studying. In the hopes of making your week a tad less stressful, here is a list of helpful study tips. ####1. Pick the...

Rideshares provide an alternative way to travel

Jane Mather-Glass • November 29, 2017

Wait a minute before you buy your next bus ticket home — your ride might just be a [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453870904843691/about/) away. As an MU freshman and Chicago native...

MU Improv sparks smiles through passion for laughter

Alexandra Sharp • November 14, 2017

No script, no backstory, nothing but a single word. The possibilities are endless for MU Improv, a long-form improvisational comedy group. With weekly performances every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in The Shack,...

Festival of South African Dance sheds light on South African struggles

Alexandra Sharp • November 7, 2017

With the booming resonance of cultural stepping and singing, performers of the Festival of South African Dance took the stage in Jesse Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2. With about 200 people in attendance,...

Model UN team plans to use increased funding opportunities for excellence

Alexandra Sharp • October 31, 2017

From terrorism plots to economic sanctions to refugee camps, members of Model United Nations work to resolve international crises with students from around the world. Preparing all year for competition,...

Pride is prominent as Mizzou Alumni Association plans Homecoming

Emmy Lucas • October 18, 2017

As the tradition keepers of MU, the Mizzou Alumni Association and its student board help to uphold a multitude of traditions to promote the spirit of MU, including encouraging alumni to return to Columbia...

MizzouRec prepares to host eighth annual alumni event

Ashley Jones • October 18, 2017

In recent years, the Student Recreation Complex decorated and hosted alumni-centered events to welcome back MU graduates. MizzouRec puts on the Team Mizzou Alumni Reunion, which invites Team Mizzou Alumni...

MU students look toward military future with ROTC

Alexandra Sharp • October 16, 2017

Alongside academic and organizational commitments, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps students dedicate hours of their college experience to preparing for the U.S. military. ROTC is a nationwide program...

SteerCo produces largest student-run homecoming

Alexandra Sharp • October 16, 2017

As one of the largest, most publicized events of the year, there is more that goes into Homecoming than the main attractions. Behind the multi-day celebration is the Steering Committee, a student-run organization...

MOVE Investigates: the Homecoming theme and logo

Jessie Yates • October 16, 2017

Homecoming season is rich with traditions at MU. From the blood drive to the football game, Homecoming activities are almost nonstop in the two weeks leading up to the game, and a lot of preparation goes...

MOVE Investigates: MU Parking & Transportation Services

Jessie Yates • October 10, 2017

Earlier this year, students experienced a significant amount of difficulty when purchasing parking permits. There were issues getting preferred parking because of changes in traffic and parking regulations...