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$1.4 million donation to MU School of Music will fund scholarships, programs

The MU School of Music received a $1.4 million donation from Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield. The gift was announced before the MU Chancellor's Concert.

Dance Marathon donates more than $150,000 to MU Children's Hospital

The 2013 Mizzou Dance Marathon became the largest student-run philanthropy operation when it raised $152,402.44 for the MU Children's Hospital. Donations will be accepted through April 1.

MU leaders say White House's college scorecard is a good idea but clarifies little

The card's unclear statistics do little to separate it from other, similar college shopping tools, some MU and other higher education leaders say.

Crowding, understaffing challenge 911 and emergency management centers

A three-eighths-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot would provide millions of dollars to build and staff a new facility.

Columbia School Board scheduled to vote on new transportation plan

The board will vote on items including a tiered transportation plan and a two-day assessment period for incoming kindergarteners. 

Woman with cerebral palsy depends on bus route

Marcy Luebbert and Roberta Mahannah's favorite city bus route is the 103 Green Northeast Loop because it has everything on it: bank, doctor, grocery stores and restaurants.

DEAR READER: Let the light shine for open government

The Missourian will take part in celebrating Missouri's open record law as part of Sunshine Week.

Missouri's Oral Health Caucus discusses dental care accessibility for the underserved

The General Assembly's Oral Health Caucus met Monday night to hear about the accessibility of oral health care in Missouri.

Missouri baseball to play Truman State on Wednesday

The Tigers host the Bulldogs on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

SUNSHINE WEEK: U.S. citing security to censor more public records

The federal government rejected more Freedom of Information Act requests in 2012 than ever before, the two main reasons were national security and internal deliberations.

Missouri men's basketball remains unranked in AP poll

Florida (No. 13) remains the only ranked team in the SEC but dropped two spots after losing to Kentucky. Gonzaga, Duke, Indiana, Louisville and Georgetown are this week's top five.

Heavy workload awaits next pope; church in turmoil

The to-do list for the next pope includes dealing with the church's failures to protect children worldwide, fighting against religious persecution and strengthening relationships with other religions.

Adela Walter was an active member at her church

Adela Walter worked at Walmart as a greeter for the past five years.

Adela Walter, Dec. 3, 1928 — March 10, 2013, of Columbia

Adela Walter was an active member of Alive In Christ Lutheran Church and worked as a greeter at Walmart.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To find peace, we must let go of fear

until we learn how to live with people different from "us," we shall always have fear of "them." And as we live in fear we will continue to have conflicts. We must understand 'one love' for all.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't let Congress take away our rights

The government doesn't have the right to erode the constitutional rights of its citizens because they're not the source of those rights.

Vote for MU non-tenure-track faculty voting rights postponed

MU's Faculty Council is still determining which online voting system to use and whether to accept proposed changes to the wording of a motion that, in effect, would give non-tenure-track faculty voting rights.

FROM READERS: Winners of the Optimist Clubs of Columbia 2012-2013 oratorical contest

Pat Brown, the chair of the oratorical committee and member of the Downtown Optimist Club, shares the first, second and third place winners of the 2012-13 oratorical contest.

Lillie 'Bea' Smith loved gardening, getting things done

Lillie Beatrice "Bea" Smith noted for her attention to detail, gardening, cooking, agricultural interests and being an avid Missouri Tigers football fan.

Lillie Beatrice Smith, July 1, 1921 — March 10, 2013, of Columbia

Lillie Beatrice Smith of Columbia died peacefully in her home on Sunday. She was 91. 

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