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Allison Prang

City, State and Nation Editor (Fall 2011)
Assistant Editor (Spring 2011)

Senior Staff Writer
Photographer
Graphic Designer

Bank of America continues to solicit alumni

(Feb. 28, 2012)
Nixon proposes 12.5 percent cut to higher education
(Jan. 20, 2012)
Megan and Jordan’s story
(Nov. 1, 2011)
Rebuilding and reliving
(Nov. 1, 2011)
Habitat for Humanity builds 'Ten for Joplin'
(Nov. 1, 2011)
Travel options make MU commute more than manageable
(July 6, 2011)
State appropriations cuts to impact financial aid
(June 16, 2011)
Relief but no closure for parents of MU 9/11 victim
(May 3, 2011)
US questions security after bin Laden’s death
(May 3, 2011)
Greektown erupts in wake of bin Laden death announcement
(May 2, 2011)
Students' hometowns hit hard by severe weather
(April 29, 2011)
Plans for chapter of conservative women's group come to MU
(April 26, 2011)
Bill concerning redistricting map goes to Senate floor
(April 26, 2011)
Proposed legislation would limit tuition hikes
(April 22, 2011)
Nursing Education Incentive Program bill passes through Missouri House
(April 15, 2011)
Missouri House approves budget
(April 5, 2011)
Students form campus Libertarian group
(March 22, 2011)
Police investigate assault at Trops
(March 22, 2011)
Campus political groups debate education issues, foreign affairs
(March 18, 2011)
Bill eliminating teachers' tenure still in committee
(March 18, 2011)
Deferred campus renovations at mercy of state funding
(March 15, 2011)
Missouri Dems focus on simplifying voting, campaign finance reform
(March 15, 2011)
Campus buildings deteriorate as funding runs low
(March 11, 2011)
Missouri House overturns voters’ decision on minimum wage
(March 8, 2011)
Daily Tribune sees 25% drop in online readership
(March 8, 2011)
College Democrats attend annual Democrat Days
(March 8, 2011)
Right-to-work debate comes to Missouri
(March 4, 2011)
Nixon undecided on postponing payment for unemployment programs
(March 4, 2011)
Mizzou College Republicans support legislators at Lincoln Days
(March 1, 2011)
K-2 bans reinforced throughout Missouri
(March 1, 2011)
Forums to draw public opinion on UM president search
(Feb. 22, 2011)
False rumors of Brad Pitt visit to MU make social media rounds
(Feb. 18, 2011)
Suspect reportedly stabs victim, urinates on dog
(Feb. 18, 2011)
College Republicans visit Washington, D.C. for national conference
(Feb. 15, 2011)
Report: More than 30 academic buildings in need of renovation
(Feb. 15, 2011)
Eight suspects involved in beating
(Feb. 4, 2011)
New website caters to journalism students

(Feb. 1, 2011)
The Maneater asks: Should federal spending be reduced?
(Feb. 1, 2011)
Student political groups plan for semester
(Jan. 28, 2011)
State senator pushes for health care repeal
(Jan. 28, 2011)
Curators' decision on tuition increase comes Friday
(Jan. 25, 2011)
Police investigate multiple shootings
(Jan. 25, 2011)
Homicide suspect captured
(Jan. 25, 2011)
MU Democrats, College Republicans condemn attack on Giffords
(Jan. 21, 2011)
SPJ retires Helen Thomas award after controversy
(Jan. 21, 2011)
MU pledges to eliminate carbon emissions by 20 percent
(Jan. 21, 2011)
Nixon aims to increase Missouri's number of college degree holders 25%
(Jan. 21, 2011)
CPD changes interoffice relationship policy
(Jan. 21, 2011)
New MU dual-degree combines journalism and public health
(Dec. 29, 2010)
Lost congressional district for Missouri to affect UM system governance
(Dec. 23, 2010)
Texas A&M policy conflicts with public information law
(Dec. 13, 2010)
McCaskill backs legislation for Arlington National Cemetary oversight
(Dec. 10, 2010)
Downtown Taser incident unresolved
(Dec. 3, 2010)
Students charged with felony theft for stealing holiday decorations
(Dec. 3, 2010)
Campus political organizations send cards to troops
(Dec. 3, 2010)
Columbia Daily Tribune begins charging for online content Wednesday
(Nov. 30, 2010)
Columbia residents work to memorialize lynch victim
(Nov. 9, 2010)
Taser ban defeat draws reaction from both sides
(Nov. 5, 2010)
Mizzou College Republicans start conservative blog
(Nov. 2, 2010)
Student political groups debate hot-button issues
(Oct. 29, 2010)
Candidates debate education, public school financing
(Oct. 29, 2010)
U.S. Senate candidates reach out through student groups
(Oct. 26, 2010)
Debate over Prop 2 Taser ban heats up
(Oct. 22, 2010)
Dean mistakenly forwards private e-mail to graduate students
(Oct. 15, 2010)
MU offers first campus-wide leadership conference
(Oct. 15, 2010)
MU honors Breast Cancer Awareness month
(Oct. 12, 2010)
School of Medicine receives $7.6 million grant
(Oct. 8, 2010)
National Research Council ranks MU doctoral programs
(Oct. 5, 2010)
Professors' donations trend Democratic
(Oct. 1, 2010)
Student Life launches Mizzou Leadership Academy
(Sept. 28, 2010)
CDC recommends flu vaccination changes, MU prepares
(Sept. 28, 2010)
Biological Sciences professor wins $100,000 award for research
(Sept. 24, 2010)
MU hosts Democratic Youth Voter Summit
(Sept. 21, 2010)
MU prepares for flu season with new CDC vaccinations
(Sept. 21, 2010)
MSA, GPC aim to foster family-friendly environment
(Sept. 17, 2010)
College Republicans attend Tea Party rally
(Sept. 14, 2010)
MU avoids egg recall dangers
(Sept. 10, 2010)
Knitters attend first Stitch 'n' Bitch of the year
(Sept. 3, 2010)
Student center “Welcome” translations misspelled, blacked out
(Aug. 31, 2010)
MSA works to train new members
(Aug. 31, 2010)
College Democrats plan Friday protest
(Aug. 27, 2010)
Court strikes down law preventing funeral protests
(Aug. 27, 2010)
Homecoming pairings revealed for fraternitites, sororities
(Aug. 24, 2010)
Survey gives MU 3 out of 5 stars in LGBTQ-friendliness
(Aug. 17, 2010)
PRIMARY ELECTIONS: Missouri’s 24th House District
(Aug. 2, 2010)
PRIMARY ELECTIONS: Missouri’s 23rd House District
(Aug. 2, 2010)
Investigation into Schweitzer Hall explosion completed
(July 9, 2010)
Study: College athletics see big money in spending ‘arms race’
(July 7, 2010)
Voluntary Action Center fan drive aims to help lower-income families
(June 16, 2010)

(Nov. 1, 2011)

The Miracle of the Human Spirit memorial park sits across the street from St. John's Regional Medical Center, which was heavily damaged by the tornado. The tribute engraved in stone commemorates volunteers helping to rebuild Joplin as well as those whose lives were lost in the tornado.
(Nov. 1, 2011)

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" came to Joplin to build homes for homeless Joplin residents. A total of seven homes were built in one week.
(Nov. 1, 2011)

The McAllister family has been working to build a new home, expected to be completed July 2011. The McAllisters are currently living in a Joplin rental home.

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Kelly announces 2012 campaign for Missouri House of Representatives (Dec. 10, 2011)
Apple's Steve Jobs passes away (Oct. 5, 2011)
FEMA's funding to Joplin temporarily suspended to pay for Hurricane Irene (Aug. 28, 2011)
State auditor sues Gov. Jay Nixon (Aug. 26, 2011)
Social media regulation law blocked by judge (Aug. 26, 2011)
Number of complaints due to fireworks climbs from 2010 (July 5, 2011)
Nixon proposes extra budget cut for UM System schools (June 10, 2011)
Blunt speaks on Senate floor about Joplin damages (June 9, 2011)
Everyone accounted for after Joplin tornado (June 1, 2011)
Obama speaks at memorial service for Joplin tornado victims (May 29, 2011)
Obama tours Joplin tornado damage (May 29, 2011)
Missouri Task Force 1 leaves Joplin (May 25, 2011)
Crowd of 1,000 gathers to celebrate in Greektown (May 2, 2011)
Osama bin Laden reported dead (May 1, 2011)
Obama addresses nation on death of Osama bin Laden (May 1, 2011)
Nixon vetoes new redistricting map (April 30, 2011)
Missouri General Assembly approves redistricting plans (April 27, 2011)
Mizzou College Republicans elect new officers (April 27, 2011)
Missouri House passes new redistricting map (April 23, 2011)
College Republicans hold panel amidst Pro-Life Week (April 14, 2011)
Missouri House OKs state budget (March 31, 2011)
UM System announces dates, locations of presidential search forums (Feb. 21, 2011)
Police arrest suspect in Jefferson Street shooting (Feb. 20, 2011)
No confirmation for rumors of Brad Pitt visit to MU (Feb. 17, 2011)
Highway chase ends in Columbia (Feb. 8, 2011)
High school student connected with weekend shootings (Jan. 25, 2011)
Ethics reform called for in Nixon's State of the State Address (Jan. 19, 2011)
Nixon says even if tuition increases next year, Missouri was protected for past two years (Jan. 19, 2011)
Nixon says K-12 classrooms won't face budget cuts (Jan. 19, 2011)
Gov. Nixon delivers optimistic message for Missouri auto-industry (Jan. 19, 2011)
School of Journalism Career Services assistant director resigns (Jan. 12, 2011)
Salmonella outbreak from Illinois affects Missouri (Jan. 1, 2011)
Juniper Court apartment fire causes thousands in damage (Dec. 16, 2010)
Mizzou College Democrats elect new officers (Dec. 8, 2010)
Pizza and Politics spark debate (Nov. 12, 2010)
Mizzou College Republicans elect new chairwoman (Nov. 11, 2010)
UM system awarded $100,000 grant (Nov. 5, 2010)
MU political groups make election day plans (Nov. 2, 2010)
MU College Republicans march with Missouri lawmakers (Oct. 24, 2010)
Car catches fire at Providence Road and Elm Street (Oct. 21, 2010)
Kelly to pay canvassers (Oct. 5, 2010)
Flags on Carnahan Quad commemorate Sept. 11 (Sept. 13, 2010)
College Democrats elect new officers (Sept. 10, 2010)

Campus Political Climate 2010 (Oct. 15, 2010)

Campus buildings in need of renovation (March 10, 2011)