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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

‘Intergroup dialogue course’ among students’ requests to improve race relations

Quinn Malloy March 11, 2015

The [U.S. Department of Justice’s March 4 report](http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/opa/press-releases/attachments/2015/03/04/ferguson_police_department_report.pdf) revealed callousness and...

MOVE reviews favorites of True/False films

Morgan Magid March 11, 2015

“My only regret of winning an Oscar last year was that it was the same weekend of this festival.” As these words poured out of Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville’s mouth late Thursday night...

The story of the Stage Manager

Patrick McKenna March 11, 2015

All within the three days of being the stage manager at the Odd Fellows Lodge for Columbia’s True/False Film Festival, I watched six full-length films and 14 shorts. I heard the insights of directors...

SAE national fraternity and MU chapter leadership address OU video

Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity released [a statement](http://www.sae.net/home/pages/news/news---media-statements---fraternity-leadership-closes-chapter-at-university-of-oklahoma) regarding a video...

Senate Bill 3 aims to ban texting and driving for those over 21

Mica Soellner March 11, 2015

Although it can be difficult to pull away from our virtual lives, a new Missouri bill up for debate hopes to accomplish that while behind the wheel. Senate Bill 3, currently filed in the Missouri Senate,...

Missouri lawmaker seeks suicide prevention programs

Jennifer Prohov March 11, 2015

A bill aimed at increasing suicide prevention programs in Missouri schools passed out of the Missouri State Senate Education Committee on March 4. The bill would require schools to implement resources...

MU scrutinizes campus diversity and minority-student retention

MU scrutinizes campus diversity and minority-student retention

Hailey Stolze March 11, 2015

As dialogue over race relations and diversity on campus re-intensifies, some students say a major point of contention is the makeup of the student body itself. Senior Mauria Tomlin said while she believes...

RHA finds new ‘Heart’ in Donley/Thomas

Waverly Colville March 10, 2015

Billy Donley and Rachel Thomas are the fresh faces of the Residence Halls Association. The two freshmen were announced victorious as the new RHA president and vice president, respectively, at the RHA...

Improvements on the way for Business Loop 70

Amy Wasowicz March 10, 2015

Higher taxes could be in Columbia’s future, but not for the whole city. Businesses located along Business Loop 70 have successfully submitted a petition to form a Community Improvement District. The...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: ‘Spring break’ in Germany

Ellise Verheyen March 10, 2015

In case you don’t follow my Instagram, I spent last week’s “spring break” in Germany. Now, Germany is not the ideal place for a spring break if your idea of a break is sandy beaches and fields...

Plastic bag ban off the table, for now

Plastic bag ban off the table, for now

Ruth Serven March 10, 2015

Columbia City Council voted unanimously March 2 to table a ban on plastic bags after months of contentious debate. The conflict centered around retailers who believe a ban would hurt their businesses...

Taylor’s Turntable: ‘Bring da Ruckus’ of Wu-Tang for the first-time listener

Taylor Ysteboe March 10, 2015

Based on my short, dirty blonde hair, my small 5-foot-3-inch frame and my general pixie-like appearance, I don’t look like I would listen to rap. And, big surprise, I don’t. But according to my research...