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The China Connection
5:58 pm
Mon April 23, 2012

Missouri student’s music rocks Chinese online community

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Briana Marsh, the Columbia native known as "Malina" to her online audience
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By Chenfei Zhang

A native Missourian’s videos of singing performances have spread rapidly online through the Chinese-speaking community in recent years. Some of her videos have been watched more than a quarter of a million times.

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Education
5:30 pm
Mon April 23, 2012

Westminster College looks to expand to Mesa, AZ

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A concept rendering of the new Mesa campus building
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Westminster College in Fulton is attempting to open a new branch campus in Mesa, Arizona.

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Exam
4:52 pm
Mon April 23, 2012

Mid-MO student's internet fame impacts UCM Chinese program

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Briana Marsh, the Columbia native known as "Malina" to her online audience
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By and Chenfei Zhang and Erin Dismeier

We’ll introduce you to a Mid-Missouri teen who has become famous for her singing… in Chinese. Plus, we’ll talk to the University of Missouri English professor behind the e-book “Is a college education still worth the price?”

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Education
10:04 am
Mon April 23, 2012

Organ donors honored by MU School of Medicine

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Gina Lee and her son, Jerrin, decorate a paper flower on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the MU School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. The decorated flowers commemorating organ donors will be displayed in the lobby of University Hospital..
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Families of organ donors line up on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the MU School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. The families participated in an event honoring organ donors hosted by the University Hospital, Midwest Transplant Network and Heartland Lions Eye Bank
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Roses are handed out to families of organ donors on Friday, April 20, 2012 at the MU School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo. The roses were presented in recognition of entry in the 2012 Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, Calif.
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By Marie French

April is Donate Life Month. Families of organ donors and organ recipients came together at a ceremony of remembrance at the MU School of Medicine this past Friday.

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Education
4:22 pm
Thu April 19, 2012

Missouri Senate passes education overhaul legislation

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The Missouri Senate has passed bills that would allow for more charter schools in the state and would also allow the state to take over failing school districts more quickly.

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Education
5:34 pm
Mon April 16, 2012

Elementary schoolers learning through video game design

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Students work on their computers in the video game club at Benton Elementary in Columbia, MO
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Jason Aubrey works with students in the video game club at Benton Elementary in Columbia, MO
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By Lee Jian Chung

Benton Elementary School revised its curriculum this year to focus more on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM fields. One volunteer is picking apart a favorite pastime among his students, video games, to teach them about all these subjects.

Lucas and Kiren are video game designers based in Columbia. They are currently working on a video game called ‘Alphamon Apple’s Adventure’ which they think is going to turn a few heads.

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