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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

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...

Finding balance in Columbia

Ann Marion February 17, 2015

Yoga is a proven way to beat stress, and in the middle of second semester, we could all use a little mental clarity. While MizzouRec offers plenty of yoga classes, sometimes it’s nice to get away from...

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...

Sartorial Sara: Knits are legit (and warm)

Sara Driscoll February 17, 2015

Columbia’s free-spirited weather makes planning the day’s outfit a little bit tricky, especially if, like me, you have days where you are on campus from the crack of dawn to the darkening dusk. That’s...

MU students to give voice to women’s issues in ‘Vagina Monologues’

MU students to give voice to women’s issues in ‘Vagina Monologues’

Allison Pecorin February 17, 2015

A spotlight will beam down on junior Adrienne Donica as she stands before the audience in the Missouri Theatre. She will approach the microphone, holding a piece of paper. Along with her castmates, Donica...

Pass the Popcorn: 007 Uncensored

Caleb Bishop February 17, 2015

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is about a mischievous, unquestionably non-gentlemanly boy named Eggsy who gets recruited to train for a spot in a secret gentlemen’s spy organization called Kingsman...