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Hoverboard ban may be difficult to enforce on MU campus

Lily Oppenheimer • February 12, 2016

After the campuswide ban of hoverboards, students may not be concerned with the threat of punishment or strict enforcement from the MU Police Department or the Office of Student Conduct. Self-balancing...

BEC announces three slates in MSA election and one public debate

Waverly Colville • February 12, 2016

The Board of Elections Commissioners announced three slates running in the Missouri Students Association Special presidential election: _MSA presidential candidate Andrew Hutchinson and vice presidential...

Freshman class most likely to protest in past 50 years, study finds

Emily Gallion • February 11, 2016

A [survey](http://www.heri.ucla.edu/monographs/TheAmericanFreshman2015.pdf) of more than 140,000 college students conducted at the start of the fall semester has found that this year’s class of American...

House committee votes to deny UM System a budget increase

Claire Mitzel • February 11, 2016

State lawmakers voted Wednesday to deny the UM System a $26.8 million increase in funds proposed by Gov. Jay Nixon. In his [budget proposal for fiscal year 2017](https://oa.mo.gov/sites/default/files/FY_2017_Summary_Information.pdf),...

Q&A with indie rock band Mothers

Grant Sharples • February 11, 2016

If you’re looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day, stop by Cafe Berlin at 7 p.m. to check out the Athens-based indie rock quartet, Mothers. Their debut album, “When You Walk a Long Distance...

Tax preparation tips college students need to know

Manyun Zou • February 11, 2016

The Maneater sat down with senior Michael Danner, a student in the personal financial planning department and College of Human and Environmental Sciences, to talk about the Tax Preparation Help program....

Fashionably Late: Make your outfit ‘en pointe’ with these ballet essentials

Regina Anderson • February 11, 2016

Ballet and fashion have always gone hand-in-hand. The New York City Ballet is known for its fashion collaborations. In 2012, Valentino worked with Peter Martins, the ballet master in chief at NYCB, to...

Kindred souls join forces at Heart, Body, & Soul

Amanda Battmer • February 11, 2016

Last October, Heart, Body, & Soul opened its doors to spirit seekers, fellow travelers and anyone else interested in spiritual or self-discovery paths in Columbia. The shop is designed to offer a judgment-free...

Chuck Henson presents new diversity and inclusion initiatives to Faculty Council

Claire Mitzel • February 11, 2016

Chuck Henson, interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity, shared new initiatives for diversity, including open meetings with students, at Thursday’s Faculty Council meeting. The council...

MUSUPB raises over $900 for Tiger Pantry at Caring, Bearing, Sharing

Allyson Vasilopulos • February 11, 2016

MU students and Columbia residents crowded into Memorial Union’s Stotler Lounge on Wednesday evening to create their own stuffed animal to benefit Tiger Pantry. The event brought in $934. Owens said...

MU sophomore arrested in connection with November burglary

Allyson Sherwin • February 10, 2016

**UPDATE**: The assistant prosecuting attorney entered a _nolle prosequi_ in Rainey's case. An MU student was arrested and charged with first-degree burglary and armed criminal action on Tuesday Sophomore...

10 excuses to make anyone believe you didn’t swipe right.

Bianca Rodriguez • February 10, 2016

In today’s society, online dating is way more common than it used to be. With a swipe or a tap, the possibilities of meeting someone online are endless, but not everyone approves. By everyone, I mean...