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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Administration reviewing why MU Alert ‘failed’

Administration reviewing why MU Alert ‘failed’

Taylor Blatchford April 26, 2015

University administrators are continuing to review MU Alert after two weeks of criticism from students. No timeline has been given for potential changes at this time. The review was prompted by a shooting,...

ATO’s carnival fundraiser brings in $4,000 for autism treatment

Emily O’Connor April 26, 2015

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity hosted a carnival themed fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26 in Peace Park to raise money for the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. ATO...

Alum donates $1 million for LGBT journalism education, research

Alum donates $1 million for LGBT journalism education, research

George Roberson April 24, 2015

MU announced a $1 million gift to the School of Journalism on Friday to support the education and research of how journalists cover LGBT issues. The donation comes from alumnus Timothy Blair, who graduated...

Faculty Council vet race relations committee members, approve student leaders’ modifications to religious observance policy

Quinn Malloy April 23, 2015

Faculty Council discussed race relations, the religious observance policy, academic calendar modifications and Title IX policy during its meeting April 23. ####Race Relations Reveal Faculty Council vetted...

Low state revenue stymies 50-50 fund match program

Low state revenue stymies 50-50 fund match program

Quinn Malloy April 22, 2015

MU administrators and Missouri legislators gathered on campus April 13 to break ground on Lafferre Hall, the first state-funded capital project on MU’s campus in 12 years. Lafferre Hall [has been in...

Roots N Blues N BBQ announces first round of artists

Taylor Ysteboe April 22, 2015

Music festival season is upon us, and with SXSW and Coachella out of the way, we can focus on a festival in our own backyard: Roots N Blues N BBQ. On April 21, the festival held two events, one in Columbia...

MUPD investigating assault on campus

Hailey Stolze April 22, 2015

A female reported being assaulted by a man at 1:38 a.m. Wednesday, according to an MUPD Clery release sent out April 22. The assault took place in a parking lot on Tiger Avenue and Stadium Boulevard....

Three separate bills considered to regulate TNCs

Three separate bills considered to regulate TNCs

Ruth Serven April 22, 2015

After a rocky start in Columbia, ride-sharing company Uber’s operations in the city are finally stable and legal. But proposed legislation in Jefferson City may challenge local control and upset the...