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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Do the ‘Monster Mash’ to MOVE’s Halloween playlist

Do the ‘Monster Mash’ to MOVE’s Halloween playlist

Katherine White October 26, 2016

The prize for holiday with the most well-known music goes to Christmas, but ignoring the jams Halloween brings to the table is definitely a missed opportunity. Whether you’re looking for a proper soundtrack...

Pregnancy scares are normal and common

Pregnancy scares are normal and common

Edna Smith October 26, 2016

_Sex Edna is a sex and advice specialist for MOVE Magazine. She’ll take any and all questions about sex into consideration, but she’s really just making it up as she goes along like everyone else....

ResLife hall coordinator work schedules to be affected by labor law change

ResLife hall coordinator work schedules to be affected by labor law change

Olivia Garrett October 26, 2016

An update to the Fair Labor Standards Act is changing how employees are paid overtime, and residence hall coordinators are now facing restrictions on how and when they can do their job. Hall coordinators...

Inside the legends of Jesse Hall

Inside the legends of Jesse Hall

Libby Stanford October 26, 2016

The history-filled Jesse Hall dome holds secrets even the oldest graduates are unaware of. Its arching form is visible from almost any point on campus, and Jesse Hall itself is MU’s most recognizable...

Students struggle to find affordable, convenient housing options near campus

Students struggle to find affordable, convenient housing options near campus

Jake Chiarelli October 26, 2016

“Affordable housing” and “college town” seem synonymous on paper. But the reality is not so clear-cut. Rent for student apartments in Columbia can run anywhere from $300 to $1800 per month, depending...

Task force tackles downtown parking

Ayesha Vishnani October 26, 2016

With the housing freeze set to end this December and parking still a major concern in downtown Columbia, Second Ward councilman and co-chair of the city’s parking task force Michael Trapp said the group...

Faculty expresses discontent over job security, management of funds

Brendan Crowley October 26, 2016

Faculty across MU convened on Oct. 19 to discuss semester updates and talk with interim Chancellor Hank Foley about concerns they have. ####Non-tenure track faculty population grows The proportion of...

Campus speech restrictions should be loosened, Faculty Council says

Brendan Crowley October 26, 2016

Free speech policies on campus could be broadened if the Board of Curators accepts the suggestions from Faculty Council to revise the MU Business Policy and Procedures Manual. Faculty Council voted unanimously...

Stephens College sorority preps for 11th annual Haunted Tour

Stephens College sorority preps for 11th annual Haunted Tour

Katherine White October 26, 2016

Every time Halloween season rolls around, haunted houses open their doors for fear-seekers to explore their elaborately scary environments. But here in Columbia, fans of ghost stories can visit locations...

Claws and effect: How pet-friendly housing can influence your decision to sign a lease

Claws and effect: How pet-friendly housing can influence your decision to sign a lease

Hannah Simon October 26, 2016

Leases are being signed left and right for the 2017-2018 school year. It’s crunch time for students to figure out living arrangements for next year. For students living in residence halls, the inability...

Our resident campaign manager guides you on the path to housing victory

George Roberson October 26, 2016

I walked into my new apartment with visions of what my new place was going to be, what my life was going to be in this new home. Everyone has those illusions. What I didn’t know was that I should’ve...

Eat, drink, and be scary: How to host a spook-tacular Halloween party

Cassie Allen October 26, 2016

Having your own space for Halloween this year means that you and your roommates can be creative with what you want to do for a Halloween party. Instead of going out, learn how to host your own party with...