Getting to the new West Drive parking structure should be easier today and even easier Thursday. Plans call for taking down the traffic barrier at the West Drive entrance to Natural Bridge Road today after the Missouri Department of Transportation activates the traffic signals there, said Chris Samples, construction manager at UM-St. Louis.
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Schwartz asks U to get guarantee on Performing Arts Center sound levels
A physics professor wants the University to seek guarantees that the noise from airplanes doesn't interfere with performances at the new Performing Arts Center and that the University is adequately insured in case of an aircraft-related tragedy.
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Butler asks to take class by correspondence, files for extradition to Nevada
Darwin Butler, the president of the Student Government Association, probably won't be on campus this semester. Butler, who is currently serving time in the St. Louis County Justice Center has registered for classes, but at least one instructor reports that Butler has asked to take the class by correspondence.
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Police investigate male flashing incident
A woman student reported that a man exposed himself to her in the hall on the second floor of Lucas Hall last week, according to campus police reports.
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