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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...

Nixon ‘optimistic’ in State of the State address

Bryanna Leach • January 20, 2016

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon took his last State of the State address Jan. 20 to tout the economy in the state and encourage further advancement in many programs. Speaking from the chamber of the House of...

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...

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...

Interim administrators won’t hold MU back

Nancy Coleman • January 19, 2016

After several shifts in administrative positions following a semester of tension and student protests, MU’s administration began the spring semester with 15 administrators in an interim role. Despite...

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...

Saying goodbye to David Bowie

Grant Sharples • January 18, 2016

David Bowie was one of the most influential, prolific and iconic musicians of the past four decades. He inspired a plethora of musicians, perhaps some of the most noteworthy ones being Nirvana, Marilyn...

Review: ‘Brooklyn’ calling

Stephanie Hamann • January 18, 2016

Director John Crowley’s “Brooklyn” follows young Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) and her encounters in 1950s Brooklyn as she adjusts to American life after leaving her hometown in Ireland. However, “Brooklyn”...

Sip your way to success with these CoMo coffee shops

Amanda Battmer • January 18, 2016

A new semester means that it’s back to the usual rise and grind for students. Most of us could use a pick-me-up after being abruptly shaken from our break-induced bliss. Whether you like it frozen, iced...