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College Sports Tournaments
1:10 pm
Thu March 1, 2012

St. Louis hosts its own version of "March Madness"

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The MVC men's basketball tournament and NCAA wrestling championships will be held at the Scottrade Center.
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The St. Louis region is kicking off what the St. Louis Sports Commission is calling its version of "March Madness." Beginning with the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball tournament this weekend, the area will host four straight weeks of college sports tournaments.

The region will also host the MVC women's basketball tournament from March 8-11 at The Family Arena, the NCAA Division 1 wrestling championships from March 15-17 and the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball regional on March 23 and 25.

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Joplin relief
5:11 pm
Tue October 4, 2011

Mo. college students, faculty wanted for Joplin relief this fall

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Joplin High School had a new name thanks to gaffers tape in Joplin, Missouri on June 8, 2011. The town continues to recover from the devastating May 22 tornado that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed over 160 people.
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Missouri college students and staff are being asked to donate a weekend or a holiday this semester and take part in ongoing relief efforts in Joplin.

On May 22, the southwest Missouri city was devastated by a massive tornado that killed more than 150 people.  A campaign called “Show Me U Care” is recruiting groups of students, faculty and staff from college campuses across Missouri to travel to Joplin and help rebuild homes and provide other needs.

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MO Statehouse: Univ. contract review
2:51 pm
Fri September 16, 2011

Mo. state auditor has concerns about some university contracts

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The quadrangle at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Truman State is one of the universities subject to an audit released today by Mo. state auditor Tom Schweich.
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Mo. state auditor Tom Schweich says contracts between five state universities and former presidents may not be in the best interest of the schools, and some may violate provisions of state law.

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