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Freshman arrested in connection with first degree rape

Allyson Sherwin • January 20, 2016

MU Police Department arrested an MU student with first-degree rape charges. Freshman Austin Joseph Campbell was arrested on suspicion for sexually assaulting a female student at a Tiger Avenue residence...

Several Oscar-nominated films on tap for the spring semester

Katie Rosso • January 20, 2016

Get out the popcorn, grab that movie candy and get ready for these feature films. The Department of Student Activities Films Committee released their film list for the spring semester, and it includes...

Meet the new Panhellenic Association executive board

Tess Vrbin • January 20, 2016

The Panhellenic Association’s 2016 executive board members hope to promote growth, service and leadership during their terms. Their previous experiences as leaders within PHA gave them a passion for...

Kathryn Cua takes place of dismissed cabinet members

Emily Gallion • January 20, 2016

Missouri Students Association President-elect Haden Gomez has announced Kathryn Cua as the new Director of Student Communications on Jan. 6. Gomez dismissed previous DSC Director Riley de Leon and Assistant...

MU study finds that experience positively impacts firm value and operating performance

Thomas Oide • January 20, 2016

A study conducted by Adam Yore, an assistant professor of finance at the Trulaske College of Business, found that a CEO’s job experience can offset the negative effects that accompany the individual’s...

‘Potential hazardous material spill’ prompts evacuation

January 20, 2016

**UPDATE**: _At 8:20 p.m., MU Alert reported that the material in question was water overflowing from a container and Laffere Hall has been cleared for use. Officials evacuated Lafferre Hall as a precaution...

Committee formed to evaluate free speech policy on campus

Thomas Oide • January 20, 2016

In November 2015, MU made national news due to the [protests of the student group Concerned Student 1950](https://www.themaneater.com/special-sections/mu-fall-2015/) and their fight for equality for marginalized...

Meet the new Interfraternity Council executive board

Tess Vrbin • January 19, 2016

The new Interfraternity Council executive board plans to focus on educating their community about issues they face in order to foster responsible behavior, and they intend to do so with transparency and...

First day of semester snow leads to class cancellation

Tessa Weinberg, Bri Considine • January 19, 2016

MU officials have canceled both classes and activities for the remainder of Tuesday, according a news release sent at 4:40 p.m. An announcement regarding the status of tomorrow’s classes will be made...

Foley guarantees graduate students at least one more year of health coverage

Kyra Haas • January 19, 2016

Graduate students are assured at least one more year of health coverage, interim Chancellor Hank Foley [wrote in an email](http://chancellor.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-19-16-Grad-student-insurance-memo-signed.pdf)...

Catch up on MU news you missed over break

Hailey Stolze, Waverly Colville, Taylor Blatchford • January 19, 2016

**Lawmakers call for Melissa Click’s dismissal** State lawmakers [released a letter](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/1/5/missouri-republicans-ask-curators-fire-professor-m/) calling for assistant...

Freshman applications down from last year

Taylor Blatchford • January 19, 2016

Nonresident applications for fall 2016 have decreased by 941 compared to the same time last year, according to a Jan. 4 memo from Barbara Rupp, interim vice provost for enrollment management, and Director...