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Leaf pile: University of Missouri freshman Alex Ander laughs amid a pile of leaves as Ander and other pledges to the Sigma Chi Fraternity pause while raking the lawn yesterday at their fraternity house, 500 S. College Ave. Read the Article

Local News Stories
Snack sack held a metal surprise, woman contends
By T.J. GREANEY of the Tribune’s staff
Cracker Jacks are known for having a prize in the box, but when a Columbia woman found a six-inch piece of metal machinery inside bag of corn chips, "lucky" was not the word she used to describe herself.

Digital textbooks debut for some courses at MU
By JENNA YOUNGS of the Tribune’s staff
Searching for information in a new college textbook has a new twist for University of Missouri students who have the option of using a digital version of the same text.

Groups intercede to aid Paquin recreation
By SARA SEMELKA of the Tribune’s staff
When Josh Burrell felt moved to find ways he and fellow church members of The Crossing could serve the community, he turned to city officials for ideas.

Businesses hopeful about post-election economy
By JASON ROSENBAUM of the Tribune’s staff
President-elect Barack Obama’s first news conference yesterday since winning the election was buffeted with sobering economic news: The nation’s unemployment rate reached 6.5 percent, and the stock market continued its precipitous swings.

Adult pedestrian hit on Business Loop
A vehicle struck a pedestrian on Business Loop 70 at Providence Road yesterday afternoon, leaving a man in fair condition with non-life-threatening injuries.