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As online-based courses and degree offerings increase, the traditional roles of student and teacher are changing in the UM System. However, there is concern among faculty that the integrity of the institutions might be at stake.

With an 88-59 win against Binghamton on Sunday, the Tigers are 6-0 for the first time since 2006.

Here's what you've been writing this week at MyMissourian.com, the arm of the Missourian dedicated to community members telling their own stories.

The Fire Department will mount a wreath at 10 a.m. Tuesday at its Tenth Street station, and the wreath will be used to keep track of the number of holiday-related fires.

Damon Lamont Poston Jr. was arrested Monday on suspicion of arson, first degree burglary and felony theft.

Arlin Epperson, age 74, keeps involved with the Columbia College volleyball team by filming matches, washing uniforms, helping with the team’s catering and teaching at the school.

Thirteen panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt are on display in the Firestone Baars Chapel at Stephens College during the week leading up to Thursday.

Plane problems stranded Missouri's volleyball team in Lubbock, Texas, where they celebrated their selection for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night. The Tigers take on Florida (24-5) at 5 p.m. Friday in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The BC Baseball league anticipates more than $500,000 to be generated for the local economy from three tournaments to be held from May to July 2012.

Ameren Missouri claims that Mediacom owes nearly $1 million in unpaid fees for illegally hung telecommunications lines. 

Internet shoppers should be aware of the state's tax on goods purchased outside Missouri. It applies to those who spend more than $2,000 on goods.

City Manager Mike Matthes chooses interim director Amy Schneider for the permanent position.

The Columbia Police Department is investigating whether the robbery is connected to others that occurred in the last week.

Before a new shopping center is built or before your neighbors put an addition on to their house, they have to file for a Columbia building permit.

The Hickman High School girls basketball team defeated Waynesville High School 38-25 Thursday night.

Insurance department director John Huff called the tornado "the largest insurance event in history."

Peanut butter prices are up, but donations are down, and that makes it harder for food banks to get and distribute the child-friendly, family-favorite source of protein. 

With the holiday shopping season underway, retailers are coming up with other names for days, such as Green Tuesdays, Pink and Blue Fridays and Small Business Saturday. 

Dorothy Lee of St. Francois County sees to it that every nursing home resident in her area has a Christmas gift.