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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Consultant would create ‘master plan’ for COMO Connect

Consultant would create ‘master plan’ for COMO Connect

Ruth Serven February 18, 2015

Since COMO Connect was introduced last August, the city’s bus system has seen a decline in ridership and continued criticism from various community voices. Columbia will submit a proposal in March to...

Columbia continues trend of decreasing violent crimes

Hailey Stolze February 18, 2015

Violent crimes have been consistently decreasing since 2011 in Columbia — crimes in 2014 were down nearly 35 percent from 2011. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, as...

Family, friends and faculty pay tribute to Kui Zou at memorial service

Dun Li February 18, 2015

A memorial service was held Feb. 13 at Reynolds Alumni Center for Kui Zou, a scholar from China who was killed in a car accident Jan. 22. Family, friends and students along with faculty members attended...

Women in Engineering Center hopes to change culture within the field

Women in Engineering Center hopes to change culture within the field

Claire Schwark February 18, 2015

A new program within the College of Engineering hopes to promote women’s roles in engineering and to enhance female students’ education in the college. The [Women in Engineering Center](http://engineering.missouri.edu/women-in-engineering/)...

State funding needed to relieve nursing shortage, educators say

State funding needed to relieve nursing shortage, educators say

Esther Seawell February 18, 2015

As state officials attempt to relieve a significant shortage of nursing professionals in Missouri, nursing educators are asking the state for additional resources to keep up with demand. Out of 114 Missouri...

Journalism dean candidate Kurpius wants to focus on students, diversity

Hailey Stolze February 18, 2015

Students at Manship School of Mass Communication, where Missouri School of Journalism dean candidate David Kurpius is a professor, simply call him Kurpius. It’s not a sign of disrespect, he said, but...

The Maneater turns 60: celebrating six decades of student journalism

Katie Pohlman February 18, 2015

Sixty years ago today, Joel J. Gold published the first issue of “The Maneater” on Feb. 18, 1955. Before that, it was called “The Missouri Student,” a paper originally published in 1926. The new...

City Council passes Uber regulations

Hailey Stolze February 18, 2015

Uber drivers in Columbia will now have to obtain chauffeur’s licenses, complete background checks conducted by city officials and have their cars inspected by Columbia police after City Council unanimously...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: The Play-by-Play

Ellise Verheyen February 17, 2015

In case you hadn’t figured it out already, I’m studying abroad for the semester in London. It’s been exciting, terrifying, busy and different than anything I could’ve ever imagined. It’s now...

Active Minds aims to change mental health stigma

George Roberson February 17, 2015

Active Minds Mizzou is trying to eliminate the stigma that surrounds mental illness. The student-run organization does this by promoting mental health awareness through various events and through peer...

Students find stress relief in stitching

Students find stress relief in stitching

Waverly Colville February 17, 2015

For students who easily get tied up in the stresses of college life, from classes to tests to projects, the Women’s Center hosts a program called Stitch ‘n Bitch. The program, held from 4-6 p.m. every...

COMOtion showcases college and professional improvisation teams

COMOtion showcases college and professional improvisation teams

Rebecca` Ferman February 17, 2015

Seven college improvisation teams and three professional improvisation troupes will be showcasing their talents at the COMOtion Improv Festival this weekend. This is the third year of the improvisation...