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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Coalition of Graduate Workers urges MU to consider becoming a ‘sanctuary campus’

Libby Stanford March 24, 2017

The Coalition of Graduate Workers is composing a list of demands that would urge MU administrators to make the university a “sanctuary campus.” A sanctuary campus is often defined as a college or...

Women’s Leadership Conference fosters community, education

Claire Colby March 24, 2017

Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, on March 18 the Women’s Leadership Conference’s theme was “Women INpower” and featured female professionals from across fields as both presenters...

UM System begins accepting Common App for admissions

Madi McVan March 24, 2017

The UM System is joining the Common Application, a nonprofit organization that allows prospective students to apply to multiple universities using the same application, according to a [news release](https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/news/news_releases/032217_news)...

Get pumped for spring break with these playlists

Caroline Watkins March 24, 2017

A lot of planning goes into making spring break plans. In addition to picking the destination, you have to prepare for the week ahead, too. The prep process may involve packing, picking out the perfect...

HBO star Issa Rae talks black women, feminism and finding confidence

Clare Roth March 23, 2017

Issa Rae, the first black woman to have her own show on HBO, spoke to an audience of about 200 students on Saturday night in Jesse Auditorium. When looking back at her climb to fame, Rae said she came...

The first Muslim woman to play wearing a hijab in the NCAA speaks at MU

Clare Roth March 23, 2017

Basketball star Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir, the first woman to play covered in NCAA history, gave a speech to about 50 people at Ellis Auditorium on Tuesday night. Abdul-Qaadir is currently unable to play basketball...

What's up in photo?

What’s up in photo?

From art and sunny weather to campus talent and chili cook offs, check out what the photography department was working on this February [here](https://michaeldsmithjr.com/febPhotoFeature/).

New UM System president outlines plans for university amid state budget cuts

New UM System president outlines plans for university amid state budget cuts

Clare Roth March 23, 2017

At a special faculty meeting Wednesday, UM System President Mun Choi spoke to staff about his plan to deal with the recent state budget cuts and improve the university. “I am from the system, and I...

Recca and Davis open up about life outside student government

Andrew Withers March 23, 2017

RHA president-elect Maggie Recca and vice president-elect Mitchell Davis had different experiences before coming to MU, but there’s one thing they’ve had in common since. From the moment they arrived,...

Greek Philanthropy Fight Night

Greek Philanthropy Fight Night

Lane Burdette March 22, 2017

Hundreds gathered in Brewer Fieldhouse at the Student Recreation Complex to watch members of Greek Life fight in a charity benefit hosted by Phi Gamma Delta no Friday. The event, affectionately named Kickboxing...

Women’s Leadership Conference fosters community, education

Claire Colby March 22, 2017

Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month, on March 18 the Women’s Leadership Conference’s theme was “Women INpower” and featured female professionals from across fields as both presenters...

MU researchers find evidence of a correlation between epilepsy and religiosity

Olivia Garrett March 22, 2017

MU researchers have found further evidence to support the idea that people suffering from epilepsy also experience higher levels of spirituality, backing up previous research on the topic. “There’s...