Arts: Lil Wayne's "Carter III" a triumph on his own terms — Comparing Lil Wayne to his contemporary peers seems literally futile by now. For instance, if we're basing it on album ...
Sports: Former MU wrestler Ben Askren qualifies for 2008 Olympics — Former Missouri wrestler Ben Askren was the first Missouri wrestler to win a national championship, winning the title in 2006. ...
News: Curators approve new health sciences degree — The program will target incoming health professions students.
Arts: Not much new in Sedaris' new book — It's the general rule of thumb that the kiss of death for a comedian or humorist's career comes with contentment. ...
News: MU to stop accepting applications for fall — Citing already-high numbers of freshman enrollment, Chancellor Brady Deaton announced today that MU will not accept freshman applications for the ...
Outlook: Fourth suspect arrested in homicide case, one suspect still at large — The suspected gunman in Columbia’s first homicide of the year was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after police received a ...
Outlook: Replacement food stamp deadline extended — Families affected by the tornadoes that hit southwest Missouri will now have until June 20 to apply for replacement stamps for food they might have lost in the storms.
Outlook: Ninth District candidates debate abortion rights — Democrat Ken Jacob and Republican Bob Onder squared off without the other candidates.
News: Two apartment complexes to offer MU student housing — Due to an especially large freshman class, the Department of Residential Life will enter into a contract with Campus View ...
News: ASUM victorious with student vote — The student representative would get a vote if Missouri loses a congressional district in 2010.
News: Ellis patron arrested Monday — Patron suspected of viewing illicit material.
News: Kelley vetoes MSA election rights bill — Last week, MSA President Jim Kelley vetoed a bill that would have established bills of rights for voters and candidates ...
Outlook: Obama’s victory excites Columbia supporters — On Tuesday at about 9:15 p.m., U. S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. stood before a crowd of thousands in St. ...
News: Bill would lower textbook prices, enable financial aid — The bill is scheduled to go into effect August 28.
News: College of education dean to leave in Aug. — Herrington wishes to move closer to family and friends.
News: Curators to discuss budget, programs — There is a high demand for graduates in healthcare.
News: Devaram named MISC pres. — After a tie, the executive board considered several options before acting.
News: MSA wants to hear students' comments — MSA will reinstall an online suggestion form as a way to increase communications with students after revamping its Web site ...
News: Tiger Treasures Rummage Sale draws crowds, donations — People packed into Memorial Stadium Saturday morning, not to see a football game, but to score bargains at the second ...
News: Campus blotter — THURSDAY, May 29 Jonathan D. Daniels, 21, of 916 S. Providence Rd., on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, careless and ...
News: Columbia blotter — columbia Police FRIDAY, MAY 30 Quinndale F. Allen Jr., 18, of 2001 Holly Ave. on suspicion of third-degree assault Mike ...
News: Woman escapes robbery — A Columbia woman escaped an attempted armed robbery late Friday night in south Columbia, but the suspect remains at large. ...
Outlook: Altercation leads to assault — A man was stabbed in the abdomen Tuesday night.
Outlook: Columbia man fires shots, leaves victims uninjured — On Tuesday evening, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired, in which two victims were shot at but ...
Outlook: Council raises dept. heads' pay ceilings — The cap would increase by more than $25,000.
Arts: Missouri Theatre returns, renovated and ready for drama — After almost a full year of construction and renovation, the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts is back in business. ...
Outlook: Bond backs Hulshof, narrows competition — In addition to Bond, several state representatives have endorsed Hulshof.
Outlook: CPD helps protect vacationers — With thousands of students and Columbia residents leaving the city — and sometimes, valuable property — behind for the summer, ...
Outlook: Counterfeiter uses fake bills at Columbia garage sales — The suspect confessed to creating the bills.
Outlook: Head-on collision caused by intoxication — One car held two adults and a 2-year-old child.
Sports: Small Time Skates and a big time skater — Eight years ago, Alex Vestal hit his foot on a television set, and the resulting broken toe changed his life. ...
Forum: Extended campus housing not the answer for freshmen crowd — Some incoming freshmen receiving their housing assignments in the coming months might be surprised to find that despite the requirement ...
Forum: Gov. Blunt needs to sign for student curator vote — On May 16, the Missouri House passed a bill ensuring that the final vote on the UM system’s governing body ...
Forum: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Snacks — I have yet to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but from what I can gather ...
Forum: Making your own mistakes — Even before I came to MU, I could envision my column. Once a week, “Single File” would appear in The ...
Forum: What they won't tell you at Summer Welcome — Freshmen, you’ve got some things to learn you will never find in a textbook or in the binder your Summer ...
Arts: New shooter game lost in a 'Haze' of mediocrity — Many games are victims of bad timing, and “Haze” is worse off for the existence of other more polished shooters ...
Arts: Newest ‘Indy’ — First, The Maneater is well aware this review is coming out nearly two weeks since Indy and Co. whipped back ...
Arts: ‘Red Album’ wheezes to a crawl — Weezer’s third self-titled album is precisely the reason music critics exist. Still, it might be hard even for the holier-than-thou ...
Arts: House, disco blend makes debut timeless — Hercules and Love Affair’s new album is both brooding and fun.
Sports: A day at the pool — Nothing is better than spending a day at the pool, right? There’s something for everybody. Kids splash their friends. Some ...
Sports: Applicants drawn by football success — 518 students enroll for every MU football win.
Sports: Sports shorts — Baseball season ends in Florida After Missouri beat Ole Miss in their first game of the NCAA Regional 7-0, they ...

Volume 74, Issue 48

Photo from April 11, 2008

Senior Casey Conklin prepares to make her first pickup of the night after filling up her gas tank on Friday. Friday was Conklin’s first night driving for STRIPES after she turned 21 in December.

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STRIPES volunteers brake for barhoppers (April 11, 2008) — Contrary to myth, police will not target STRIPES vehicles.