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Take Back the Night returns to MU

Katherine Knott May 1, 2015

More than 20 people took the mic, stood in the spotlight on Traditions Plaza and shared their stories. They were stories of violence and of surviving, and many spoke out against a culture and system that...

Administrators give race relations update, answer student questions

Taylor Blatchford April 30, 2015

Administrators announced the members of the Faculty Council race relations committee and the removal of the One Mizzou slogan from campus in a response to student leaders’ [call for action](http://lbc.missouri.edu/call-for-action/)...

Missouri takes step toward LGBT acceptance

Hailey Stolze April 29, 2015

Missouri law currently does not protect against discrimination of various sexual orientations and gender identities. “Individuals who identify as LGBT, they can be fired from their jobs … denied housing...

New CID intends to improve neglected Business Loop

New CID intends to improve neglected Business Loop

Ruth Serven April 29, 2015

When City Council decided to improve the corner of Business Loop 70 and Providence Road 10 years ago, they moved above-ground utility poles off the busy street — and into resident Patricia Kelley’s...

Proposed demolition moratorium of Shakespeare’s pizza rejected

Proposed demolition moratorium of Shakespeare’s pizza rejected

Paige Lalain April 29, 2015

A Columbia staple since 1973, Shakespeare’s Pizza, located at 225 S. Ninth St., will be demolished after May 31. The decision comes after a April 20 City Council meeting in which a proposed demolition...

Shots fired near Blue Note Tuesday night

Hailey Stolze April 29, 2015

Officers responded to a gun disturbance near The Blue Note on 17 Ninth St. Tuesday night at 11:46 p.m., according to a Columbia Police Department [news release](https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Public_Comm/Public_Information/Press_Releases/view.php?id=3176). Upon...

MU Libraries look to gather student support and feedback for fee

Waverly Colville April 28, 2015

MU Libraries are [short on funding](https://www.themaneater.com/special-sections/starved-and-constrained/); that’s no surprise. Since 2001, the library’s staff has fallen from 208 to 136 people, while...

Administration to present Call to Action progress update

Quinn Malloy April 28, 2015

Administrators will hold a public meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday in Conservation Auditorium to discuss their progress in fulfilling student requests regarding a change in campus climate. Dubbed the [Call to...

Student government joint session passes of five resolutions

Dun Li April 28, 2015

Eight student government organizations participated in a joint session April 21. Missouri Students Association, Graduate Professional Council, Residence Halls Association, Legion of Black Collegians,...

Pass the Popcorn: ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is bloody hilarious

Caleb Bishop April 28, 2015

At some point, most people have begged the question, “What’s with all of this vampire entertainment?” I mean, surely not _every_ vampire leads a life like Edward Cullen, Dracula or Count Chocula....

CoMo comic shops prep for Free Comic Book Day

CoMo comic shops prep for Free Comic Book Day

Marlee Baldridge April 28, 2015

The first Saturday of every May means free comics. Free comic books, ranging from the much-anticipated first issue of another Marvel’s “Avengers” Multiverse series, to the newest SpongeBob SquarePants...

Gidget’s Garage is right up your alley

Gidget’s Garage is right up your alley

Maddie Foster April 28, 2015

Nestled in the often-overlooked Alley A is a new and unique store, Gidget’s Garage. Those passing by will see the cigar box guitar in the window display and the chicken coop-shaped “little library”...