Historical Society stops archiving state newspapers because of budget concerns

Because of a lack of funding, hundreds of boxes of newspapers sit in the back storage room instead of being put on microfilm in the newspaper library of the State Historical Society of Missouri, which is in the basement of MU's Ellis Library.

The State Historical Society of Missouri has carefully stowed the state’s daily newspapers in the basement of Ellis Library for more than a century, but looming budget cuts have at least temporarily ended this tradition.

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'Bipartisanship' is the word for state legislature

Democratic floor leader Rep. Paul LeVota says Missouri voters have sent the General Assembly a clear message for the 2009 legislative session, which begins Wednesday: "Work together; cooperation is key."

‘Genius Among Us’ follows young composers at MU camp

The documentary was shot by feature film maker Randy Sinquefield, an MU graduate, and follows students for one week. "We're all music geeks, which has kind of made us bond," said one student.

Nathan Garten withdraws from school board race

Garten, who filed for school board candidacy on Friday, withdrew his name on Monday, citing scheduling conflicts.

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