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"Fall 2014" ; "Maj. Gen. Stephen Danner has given his life to public service in more ways than one." ; Story by Erik Potter ; Photo courtesy Missouri National Guard

"Fall 2013" ; "MU's John F. Kennedy biographer reflects on the cultural legacy of the stylized politician." ; Story by Erik Potter ; Photos from the National Archives

Published Feb. 12, 2013 ; Updated March 1, 2013. ; "Hope Driskill, BA '12, is taking her Miss Missouri crown to Survivor. . ope Driskill, BA '12, was having a typical college experience. The junior in political science was earning good grades and enjoying sorority life. Then, a friend of hers -- who happened to be the reigning Miss Missouri -- urged her to compete for the state crown." ; Story by Erik Potter.

Published Nov. 5, 2012. ; "Sick of the campaign? Blame the 12th Amendment. . Both President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney are battling to shape the political future of the country. In so doing, argues MU Assistant Law Professor Joshua Hawley, both men embody an approach to the presidency that bears little resemblance to the one contemplated by the authors of the Constitution when they met in Philadelphia in 1787. The framers did not mean the presidency to be a political office active in the legislative process, says Hawley, who is preparing a law review article on the topic. He traces the birth of the modern political presidency to the ratification of the 12th Amendment to the Constitution in 1803." ; Story by Erik Potter.