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State office created in response to Ferguson remains unfunded

Paige Lalain • March 4, 2015

On Aug. 9, 2014, 18-year old Missouri resident Michael Brown was shot and killed. For months following, protests, riots and demonstrations that began in Ferguson spread, becoming national headlines...

New radar increases meteorology, research potential for CAFNR

Casey Wilson • March 4, 2015

A new radar system is currently being built for an MU research team, filling a gap in meteorological radar coverage in Missouri. The radar is being funded through a National Science Foundation grant that...

Delta Xi Nu honors Women’s History Month with Respect HER.

Whitney Matewe • March 4, 2015

Only a few days into Women’s History Month, Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority kicked off March with the celebration of female empowerment through Respect HER. An open forum organized by DXN debuted...

Simulated oppression scenarios create unique learning experience

Wendy Hayworth • March 4, 2015

The first ever Tunnel of Oppression experience aims to put MU students in the shoes of marginalized groups on campus. The experience begins at 5:15 p.m. on March 5 in Leadership Auditorium, where registered...

Let’s get down to business

Brianna Considine • March 3, 2015

The Student Unions Entrepreneurial Program is entering its fifth year providing MU students with real-world experience in business endeavors. Its main outlet is room 12010 in the Student Center — a 325-square-foot...

Q&A with The Riveter’s Natalie Cheng

MacKenzie Reagan • March 3, 2015

_Last summer, we (OK, yours truly) [wrote about The Riveter](http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2014/7/29/movegoeslong01-riveter/#.VPTqo1PF9DE), a long-form magazine created by MU alumnae Kaylen Ralph...

How to succeed in business (while really trying)

Micki Wagner • March 3, 2015

How does a new business get its start? Is CoMo a good place to start a business? What should an up-and-coming entrepreneur be wary of? The owners of Yellow Dog Bookshop and Fretboard Coffee recently spoke...

True Life Run captures festival’s uniqueness

Morgan Magid • March 3, 2015

Just as the True/False Film Fest is no ordinary film festival, its accompanying 5K charity run is just as entertaining and unique. The True Life Run blends a 5K race through downtown Columbia with challenges...

Sir Sly hopes to make second album ‘personally valuable’

Elana Williams • March 3, 2015

The Sir Sly boys like to move quickly. Take Jason Suwito’s edgy dance beats, paired perfectly with vocalist Landon Jacobs’ made-for-alt voice (plus wonderful lyrics) and drummer Hayden Coplen’s...

True life: I’m a True/False volunteer

Heather Finn • March 3, 2015

Imagine signing up to volunteer at CoMo’s ever-growing claim to hipster fame, the True/False Film Fest, for the first time. You’re super excited but also crazy nervous because every year the fest...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: A little real talk

Ellise Verheyen • March 3, 2015

I’m about to do something I don’t usually do. And by “I don’t usually,” I mean _never._ I’m going to talk about feelings and what’s going on in my brain. _GASP. GROSS. SOMEONE STOP HER._ Calm...

Pass The Popcorn: “Lazarus” is lifeless

Caleb Bishop • March 3, 2015

Before we get started, I should say that I always try to avoid spoilers in my reviews. I hate losing the feeling of surprise that comes along with seeing a new film. That being said, I am making an exception...