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UM scholarships go unclaimed
ST. LOUIS — About 2,000 scholarships to the University of Missouri System are going unclaimed for the coming school year — the first year the university has awarded the unique grants out of a $10 million fund it set up last year to settle a class action lawsuit.
Pepsi deal eliminates millions in MU funds
MU’s Campus Dining Services has a new contract with Pepsi that will offer students lower prices and more variety, but will cost the university $102,000 a year in academic support.
Two wounded in stabbing; man charged
The screams were faint at first, but constant.
MU soon to be spot-less
In January 2003, a consultant brought in to evaluate the Tiger Spot mosaic on Lowry Mall said MU should consider permanently removing the artwork or be prepared to maintain it “throughout the years.”
Grant to counter librarian shortage
In the wake of what many see as an impending national librarian shortage, MU’s School of Information Science and Learning Technologies is set to receive a grant to replace those leaving the profession.
Tiger talks come to mid-Missouri
The National Tiger Sanctuary, located near Ste. Genevieve, is interested in bringing some new tigers to town.
Gov. Blunt signs law restricting eminent domain
JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Matt Blunt signed legislation restricting use of eminent domain Thursday, saying it bolsters the rights of private property owners.
New MU courses to give wild experience
It won’t be quite the same as studying with Steve Irwin, who captures crocodiles for a living, but beginning in January, MU students can minor in captive wild animal management.
Patrolling the Petals
It’s his first day as a security guard for Shelter Gardens, though he looks as if he’s been there forever. He walks slowly among the gardens — beds of colorful flowers, a miniature waterfall and a replica one-room schoolhouse, all tucked behind the nondescript headquarters of the insurance company on Broadway and Stadium.
UM plan would cut $20 million
The University of Missouri System is planning to cut its administrative costs by more than $20 million. Under a plan released today and to be detailed July 21 to the University of Missouri Board of Curators, MU would be responsible for $7 million of those cuts.
Lightning strike cited as probable cause of home fire
A fire from an apparent lightning strike left a home damaged Thursday night as severe weather rolled through central Missouri.
Mid-America tournament lures female disc golfers
In 1975, Ed Headrick, the inventor of the Frisbee, took his flying disc to a new level with the creation of disc golf.
Another winner for Pujols
ST. LOUIS — Albert Pujols hit his league-leading 30th home run in the 14th inning Thursday night to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, their third straight win in extra innings.
Yankees expected to sign ex-Cardinal pitcher
NEW YORK — Sidney Ponson is about to get another chance, this time with the New York Yankees.
Fundamental errors
DETROIT — Even without his best stuff, Jeremy Bonderman kept the Detroit Tigers in the game long enough for them to get another win.
