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Mass murderer, engineer-or millionaire?

By Heidi Schallberg

Ever fantasize about seeing your professor in the hot seat as revenge for some of those exams? Some students might get their chance this week when civil and mechanical engineering associate professor Dr. Ken Blundell takes the seat as a contestant on the trivia game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"

Dr. Chen Yi: From oppression to expression

Professor honored for artistic accomplishments

By Jonathan Pearson

Dr. Chen Yi, the Lorena Searcy Cravens/Millsap/Missouri Distinguished Professor in Composition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, was recently honored as an elected fellow to the 225th class of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Food Review: El Pueblito

By Ashley Lindemann

El Pueblito 810 Southwest Blvd. I like to consider myself a quasi-connoisseur of every sort of late-night restaurant. Perkins, Denny's, IHOP - I love them all, having spent many nights up and at 'em, while trying to get this essay finished or that book read.

'Man and Superman' delights audiences

By Jason Daguinod

Despite modern day's unprecedented definition of courtship, dating usually goes as follows: guys are expected to be the aggressors who initiate and give hints to the women that they are allured by their beauty. Once flattered by the guy's charm, the lady would then infer the feelings are mutual and thus begins a romantic relationship.

Off the Shelf: 'The Trouble with Poetry: and Other Poems'

By Ki Russell

The Trouble with Poetry: and Other Poems Billy Collins 2005 Billy Collins' name evokes a comfortable feeling. It's familiar and just a bit boyish. In the past, many readers have found a similar hint of childhood in his writing. But please don't misinterpret my meaning.

Play it by Ear

Pop-rock is the new 'hot'

By Jason Daguinod

Remember bands like New Found Glory, Simple Plan and Bowling for Soup? Bands like these earned (to some) the classification of the rock genre. Though in reality, bands like these really should have earned dual genre credits.

Simple pleasures-corn maze for everyone

By Nadine Anheier

Sometimes the simpler things in life are the best. A prime example of one of these oddities is the Liberty Corn Maze in Liberty, Mo.

Breathing Through Earthquakes

By Jordan Kerfeld

Save the Date

By Emily Iorg

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Midterm Stress Management: Take a load off! Learn how to de-stress during those pesky midterms and finals and find out how to organize your life. Alumni Room, University Center, 11:45 a.m to 1 p.m. Peace Tuesdays: Picture Peace, Chicana women have a long tradition of peace activism.

Horoscope (Oct. 3-9)

By Lasha Seniuk, KRT Campus

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Rare announcements from distant friends or isolated relatives will be a key theme over the next 11 days. Lifestyle choices, relocation or serious financial decisions may be on the agenda. Offer heartfelt advice: your ideas are valid.

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