Lauren Kastner

(April 17, 2012)

A dance production team performs Monday night for the beginning of Greek Fling Prelims at Jesse Auditorium. The theme of this year's Greek Fling is famous couples around the world.

(March 16, 2012)

Former St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa spoke on Thursday at Jesse Auditorium.

(March 9, 2012)

Speaking to MU Bookstore representatives, Angela Pagan, president of MU's United Students Against Sweatshops chapter, proposes the chapter's idea to spend $300,000 on Alta Gracia clothing. The bookstore agreed to buy about $50,000 worth of clothing from the brand, which is set to hit the shelves in July 2012.

(Feb. 21, 2012)

Although the GRE is a requirement for most graduate programs, MU does not require applicants to take it.

(Feb. 17, 2012)

(Feb. 10, 2012)

Washington state election officials have approved new marijuana reform laws to go on November's ballot. If passed, all criminal penalties will be removed for adults over the age of 21 possessing no more than one ounce of marijuana.

(Feb. 7, 2012)

Professor and flutist Alice Dade Del Campo performs a suite from Ancient Airs and Dances on Monday night at Whitmore Recital Hall. The Missouri Quintet put on the recital at this event, differing from the usual student body who traditionally performs.

(Jan. 27, 2012)

Missouri state lawmakers are considering a bill that would change the current legislation prohibiting texting and driving.

(Dec. 9, 2011)

An MU player reaches over a block attempt and scores. MU defeated the Missouri Predators 64-20 in their tournament game at the Student Recreation Complex.

(Nov. 11, 2011)

Members of the Marine Corps preform a drill to celebrate the corps' 236th birthday Thursday at Columbia American Legion Post 202. Several campus groups organized activities for students to pay their respect to veterans and active duty members.

(Nov. 8, 2011)

Symonne Sparks, portraying Anita Baker, sings "Rapture of Love" as a part of "Play Your Part," put on by the Black Culture Center on Monday night at Anheuser-Busch Natural Resource Building. Sparks was awarded $100 for winning the text-in vote.

(Oct. 28, 2011)

MSA's Multicultural Issues Committee hosted an open forum Tuesday night at the Arts and Science Building. Members from the committee took turns sharing their thoughts on the issue ranging from unifying MU to allowing the LBC to participate in Homecoming in its own way.

(Oct. 7, 2011)

The MU men's and women's swim teams practice Tuesday at the MU Aquatics Center at the Student Recreation Complex. The team will partake in its first meet Friday at the Black and Gold Intersquad.

(Sept. 2, 2011)

Steve Jobs stepped down as CEO of Apple on Aug. 24, passing the reins to Tim Cook. Today's generation has grown up in an era of technological advancements — many of which have been shaped by Jobs' influence.