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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...

Singer-songwriter crafts ‘western blues’

Maddie Foster April 28, 2015

The Bridge will welcome singer-songwriter Jesse Lafser to the stage May 13. A product of her hometown St. Louis and her current home Nashville, Tennessee, Lafser describes her music as “western blues...

Single Girl Diaries: Saying goodbye to London

Ellise Verheyen April 28, 2015

The day has arrived. My program has come to an end. By the time you read this, I’ll (hopefully) be back in the States. I cannot believe how quickly four months has passed. For four days, I’ll be on...

All you need to know before watching ‘Age of Ultron’

Alexis Reese April 28, 2015

Well everyone, it’s almost here. On May 1 (maybe even April 30 for some), superhero fans and moviegoers alike will once again come together to watch the most anticipated movie of the summer: “Marvel’s...

‘Ex Machina’ fails its own Turing test

Daniel Flood April 28, 2015

The Turing test states that in order for artificial intelligence to be considered “human,” it has to trick someone into believing it is a person. This test is the plot of the film “Ex Machina,”...

MAA student programs coordinator receives Outstanding Advisor award

Emma Diltz April 28, 2015

Entering her third year as coordinator of student programs with the Mizzou Alumni Association, Aly Friend received the Outstanding Advisor award. Friend was nominated by some of the students in the Alumni...

Struble celebrated after five years at MU

Struble celebrated after five years at MU

Wendy Hayworth April 28, 2015

Five years ago, the LGBTQ Resource Center was a far cry from the vibrantly colored and welcoming place that it is now. Beginning as a small corner room, the center’s presence can now be felt beyond the...

MU welcomes Zeta Beta Tau back into the Greek community

MU welcomes Zeta Beta Tau back into the Greek community

Karlee Renkoski April 28, 2015

April 18 is a day of celebration for Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Twenty men are now the founding fathers of the returning MU chapter. Jason Peiser, who is now the chapter president, said he wanted to be...

Fresh faces step into RHA office Monday night

Fresh faces step into RHA office Monday night

Karlee Renkoski April 28, 2015

The new Residence Halls Association Executive Board for 2015-16 was inaugurated Monday night during the RHA Congress meeting. RHA advisor Luke Gorham said in an email that he is looking forward to working...

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...