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RHA Blackout Dance hopes to promote sustainability

Alana Saad • April 10, 2015

The MU Residence Halls Association will host the Blackout Dance Party from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at Tiger Plaza to encourage students to unplug their electronics and get some fresh air. The party...

Feminist Student Union hosts ecofeminism discussion

Alana Saad • April 10, 2015

With their shoes off, postures relaxed and mouths filled with free Chipotle burritos, more than 35 students filled the chairs and couches in the Multicultural Center Thursday evening to participate in...

Mass Zaching photo taken on Francis Quadrangle

Neeti Butala • April 9, 2015

One small gesture can send a powerful message. Students gathered on the MU Francis Quadrangle on Wednesday to flex their muscles — also known as “[Zaching](http://www.zachingagainstcancer.org/)”—...

Board of Curators discuss mandated Title IX training, faculty retirement

Taylor Blatchford, Quinn Malloy • April 9, 2015

The UM System Board of Curators discussed enforcement of student Title IX training and faculty retirement policies at its meeting at Missouri Science and Technology University April 9. ####Title IX Betsy...

Gender-neutral bathrooms a ‘no go’ for Missouri legislator

Jennifer Prohov • April 8, 2015

Legislation has been introduced into the Missouri House that would eliminate state funding for any institution that implements a gender-neutral environment or multiuse unisex bathroom facilities. House...

Lt. Bruce Britt honored for service and sacrifice

Hailey Stolze • April 8, 2015

Lt. Bruce Britt spent almost half his life as a Columbia fireman. After growing up in Williamsville, Illinois, he began work at the Williamsville Volunteer Fire Department, according to the [Heroes Memorial...

Updated anti-bullying legislation being heard in Missouri Senate

Paige Lalain • April 8, 2015

In 2007, the Missouri House passed legislation that required all public schools in the state to draft and implement an anti-bullying policy by September 1 of that year. Now, House Bill 458, designed...

As 110 faculty retire, MU administration sees opportunity

Quinn Malloy • April 8, 2015

By the end of this academic year, 110 tenured faculty will lock up their offices for the last time and retire from MU, university officials told The Maneater. Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin announced in September...

UM Press aims for increased digital presence, financial sustainability

Katherine Knott • April 8, 2015

A fundraising campaign through the University of Missouri Press hopes to raise $40,000 to digitize books related to Missouri or by Missouri authors. The Missouri Essential catalog, the focus of the fundraising...

First, Second and Sixth Ward elections bring fresh faces to City Council

Maggie Stanwood, Ruth Serven • April 8, 2015

Columbia City Council gained two new faces and maintained the presence of a member during elections Tuesday. Columbia residents voted for candidates in the First Ward, Second Ward and Sixth Ward. Two...

MSA, ASUM-UMKC testify against HB 104

Dun Li • April 8, 2015

On April 7, Missouri Students Association President Payton Head traveled to Jefferson City to testify in a public hearing in front of the Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee. The main purpose of this trip...

MU Green Tour takes students around sustainable buildings, features on campus

Zach Baker, Alana Saad • April 8, 2015

The Environmental Leadership Office will host the annual MU Green Tour from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 9. The event exposes students to the sustainable structures on campus. Free [Fretboard Coffee](http://www.fretboardcoffee.com)...