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Making the right choice

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The next president of UCM must be someone who can build a sense of community, calm controversy and not be afraid to be unpopular, according to Michael Wright, dean of the College of Education and head of the Presidential Search Committee.

Speaking from his own point of view and not an overall representative of the 20-person committee, Wright said due to the large budget cuts facing Missouri higher education, the ideal candidate for president would be a business-minded individual as well as someone who understands academic procedure.

Budget talks stir controversy

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Shared democracy is not alive and well at UCM, according to several faculty members at the Feb. 25 general faculty meeting discussing the Board of Governors recent budget proposal.

It wasn't the over $5 million the Board of Governors had to cut or reallocate that had many worried, but the dismissal of six of the nine recommendations made by the Strategic Planning and Resource Council, a group created to represent the faculty, staff and student interests on campus.

Faculty Senate votes to move on, be positive about search

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After several amendments and much debate, the Faculty Senate voted against two motions of no confidence in UCM's Board of Governors, and for a motion to ensure a presidential search process that represents the entire UCM community.

Those arguing for the votes of no confidence seemed to agree that faculty were slowly losing influence in decisions made concerning University affairs.

Food options may come at higher price

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sodexo is working at the request of the University to bring more student commercial dining facilities to campus, resulting in increased meal plan costs.

Due to negotiations for the new contract between Sodexo and UCM, the University has not raised the price of meal plans since spring of 2008, in accordance with the consumer price index.

New degree at UCM

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

UCM's Mathematics and Computer Science department has been awarded with a new degree program: Master of Science in computer science.

The approval process for this program took about two years, beginning in the fall of 2008 due to the popular demand of computer science.

Department gets new name

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Department of Marketing and Business Law, formerly marketing and legal studies, has undergone a name change, and has an evolving interdisciplinary legal studies minor, under the watch of a committee of several professors in different fields.

"Part of the reason for the name change is so we can make a legal studies minor," said Steve Popejoy, an associate professor of business law.

Accounting students prepare income tax returns for free

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

To those who aren't accounting majors, income tax return forms can look like some sort of alien code, complete with dozens of different boxes, letters and numbers. However, the accounting department at UCM is here to help out.

The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is in full swing as of Wednesday, Feb.

Professors discover new prime number

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On the south wall of the Union Atrium, a large poster hangs-almost 15 feet long. At first glance, it merely looks like a gray blur, but it's actually a number-one of the largest known Mersenne prime numbers, with more than 9.8 million digits.

This monstrous number was discovered by Curtis Cooper, computer and mathematics professor, and Steve Boone, associate dean of the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, in late 2006 as part of the worldwide search for a Mersenne prime number of more than 10 million digits.

International students injured in wreck

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two pedestrians and one driver, all University students, were involved in a one-vehicle accident Feb. 23 when the driver of a 2001 Saturn struck two international students.

Taek Ho Lee and Jongmin Park were walking west on King Street between Warren and Mulberry streets around 9 p.

Campus Briefs

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

CHRISTIAN CAMPUS HOUSE
Christian Campus House (CCH) will be having a fund raiser breakfast at Applebee's Saturday from 8 - 10 a.m. The cost is $5 and includes a pancake and sausage breakfast with drink. Proceeds will go towards helping CCH raise funds for a mission trip this spring.

Police Reports

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Multiple charges
Christopher J. Moeller, 25, of 145 W. Pine St. Apt. F, was arrested at 1:27 p.m. Feb. 26 at Tip Top Towing for tail lights/reflectors required, driving while intoxicated and no proof of insurance.

Alexis T. Jordan, 18, of Bradshaw Hall Room 451, was arrested at 2:45 p.

Pop Culture Column: Fashion critics go-go on Lady Gaga's unique style

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Not only will being an eccentric nine-time Video Music Awards nominated pop star get attention, but regularly spotted wearing body armor, full face masks, space gear ball gowns, and Miss Piggy outfits definitely turns more than a couple heads. Lady Gaga has been pulled apart by fashion critiques and at the same time praised by experts for her wild clothing choices on and off stage.

Don't apologize if you're sorry about getting caught

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There's an apology epidemic. If it's not a corporate executive (Akiro Toyoda) then it's an athlete (Tiger Woods, Mark McGuire) or a politician (Mark Sanford, John Edwards).

People seem to require it; I don't know why. It reminds me of A Thousand Clowns, that very nice play (made into a very nice movie) written by Herb Gardner.

Student dreams of recreation center for student use

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many UCM students are curious about the construction they see and are detoured around between the Art Center and Administration building. On the west side of Maguire Street, a large rock-looking formation is visible with the steel support beams that will support the building around it, leaving many people in the community guessing what the heck it is.

Editorial

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Governing bodies are developed for the sole purpose of representing the needs of a large group of people. It is the case with our city, state and federal government, and also the University government.

The Board of Governors represents its own good intentions to make UCM a successful and prestigious University.

Wind ensemble to perform at Carnegie Hall

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Amid the big-city lights, skyscrapers, bustling people and honking taxi cabs, the UCM Wind Ensemble will be heard.

The musical entourage will make a historic trip to New York City, where they will perform at Carnegie Hall, March 25 - 29.

"This is an enormous accomplishment for our students and for our program," says Dr.

Learning Chinese becomes more popular on campus

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In order to meet student demand of learning Chinese, the modern language department enlarged the Chinese course selection into intermediate level.

As China becomes more open than before, people are increasingly learning the importance of speaking Chinese.

Economic woes leave assault victims in the cold

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One in five women will fall victim to sexual assault within their four-year-term in college, according to a 2000 report by the U.S.

Department of Justice. Resources are available to help victims of sexual assault. Some of these resources offer shelter for women or a way to assist them with coping with the trauma of their rape.

Weight loss equals diploma in Pennsylvania

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What do Chris Farley, Rush Limbaugh, Roseanne Barr and Kevin Smith have in common? They wouldn't graduate from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.

Lincoln has pushed forward a requirement for its obese students to either lose weight or take a course before they can graduate.

His promise to be better

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sadness swept over the tiny locker room in the MassMutual Center. That's what Sanijay Watts remembers most.

Not the sweat, not the cheers, not even the final score. Nope. Watts couldn't get passed those sullen faces. To his right, teammate Joe Young was crying.

Revenge is Jennies' motivation

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After Missouri Southern ended the Jennies' season last year in the first round of the MIAA Postseason Tournament, Central Missouri is back for revenge.

The Jennies will play their first-round game against the Lions tonight at 8:15 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.

Mules seek another title, Regional

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The No. 4 Mules are traveling to Kansas City, Mo. this weekend for the MIAA postseason tournament. Central Missouri has already won the MIAA Championship and was presented the trophy at the Blackout Game on Saturday.

Now, the Mules are playing for a chance to host the South Central Regional of the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Fuqua eager to get back to basketball

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mules guard Nate Fuqua was glad to be back at practice Tuesday. After two weeks of being away from basketball, Fuqua said he missed not being a part of the team. He also said he learned from his mistake.

Fuqua was suspended for a game Feb. 18, the day after the Mules won a home game against Nebraska-Omaha.

Commentary: Hockey team gives sport new life

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Over the past few weeks, I have watched the Winter Olympics pretty consistently. I love seeing the USA dominate everyone in just about every competition. I guess it makes me more proud to be an American.

The one event that I had no idea we had a chance in was hockey.