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The Maneater

MU students, faculty and community members join in candlelight vigils to honor Paris attack victims

MU students, faculty and community members join in candlelight vigils to honor Paris attack victims

Waverly Colville, Alyssa Bessasparis November 17, 2015

Students, faculty and community members met in front of the Columns at 6 p.m. Sunday for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the [Paris attacks.](http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/13/europe/paris-attacks-at-a-glance/) The...

LGBTQ discrimination not protected by Missouri law

Claire Schwark November 17, 2015

James Pittman said he was harassed and fired by his previous employer for being a gay man. The Missouri Court of Appeals rejected his lawsuit against the Cook Paper Recycling Corp. The court dismissed...

Interim UM System President Mike Middleton has student support

Interim UM System President Mike Middleton has student support

Marilyn Haigh November 17, 2015

Kayla Burrell, vice president of the MU Black Pre-Law Student Association, watched Mike Middleton speak during a press conference Nov. 12 in University Hall in which he was announced as UM System interim...

Catch up on what you missed regarding Yik Yak threats

Hailey Stolze November 17, 2015

Sheer panic: There’s no better way to describe students’ feelings on Nov. 10, a night MU will never forget. Rumors erupted on social media resulting in constant fear and miscommunication. Students...

Protests prompt free speech discussion on campus

Protests prompt free speech discussion on campus

Jennifer Prohov November 17, 2015

Reports of Concerned Student 1950 supporters’ attempts to block media access during [demonstrations Nov. 9](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/10/nov-9-chronological-play-play/) quickly overshadowed...

Students still find ways to smoke in face of Tobacco 21 ordinance

Students still find ways to smoke in face of Tobacco 21 ordinance

Tessa Weinberg, Lauren Wortman November 17, 2015

Students can be found taking drags on their cigarettes, day or night near the fountain between Strickland Hall and the Student Center. Sitting on the ledge surrounding the fountain, they blow smoke around...

Concerned Student 1950 looks to the future

Concerned Student 1950 looks to the future

Jennifer Prohov November 17, 2015

A calm breeze drifted through a reverently quiet Carnahan Quad campsite Nov. 10, creating a peaceful atmosphere that came in sharp contrast to the day before, when a national media frenzy had surrounded...

Knowledge on people with mental illnesses is held in high priority for police officers

Knowledge on people with mental illnesses is held in high priority for police officers

Elane Edwards November 17, 2015

Local police officers have made plans to better understand and work with individuals in the community with mental illness. According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, there are approximately 356,000 inmates...

Black, White and Read: Great books hidden in the shadows

Katie Rosso November 17, 2015

Everybody witnessed Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight” hit the mainstream, exploding onto the scene in a mixture of expensive merchandise and crazed fans. Even I succumbed to the craziness, once owning...

MU Alert and MUPD news releases explained

Allyson Sherwin November 17, 2015

Whenever a crime unfolds on or around campus, MU Alert and MU Police Department news releases bridge the gap between informed officials and affected students. MU Alert uses text messages, emails, website...

John Mulaney “comes back” with new special

Taylor Sanders November 17, 2015

There is no perfect formula for successful television comedy. However, with outstanding models like “Roseanne,” “Seinfeld” and “Louie,” it has gotten increasingly common for popular stand-up...

CoMo's bakeries bring something new to the Thanksgiving table

CoMo’s bakeries bring something new to the Thanksgiving table

Amanda Battmer November 17, 2015

A cool thing about Columbia’s poppin’ local food presence is that there are plenty of options for everyone’s daily sweet-treat needs. This is really great for anyone who wasn’t blessed with a decent...