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The Maneater

Faculty Council discusses concerns over newest Title IX policies

Quinn Malloy February 13, 2015

New Title IX procedures were the focus of Faculty Council’s Thursday meeting. ####Lack of representation A new rule, section 600.040 of the collected rules and regulations, denies the complainant and...

Journalism dean candidate Duhé discusses changing landscape, fundraising

Journalism dean candidate Duhé discusses changing landscape, fundraising

Dun Li February 13, 2015

The MU School of Journalism invited Dr. Sonya Forte Duhé, one of four finalists for the position of dean at the school, for an open forum Thursday. Duhé, currently director and professor at Loyola University’s...

Maneater Long Reads: The Best of Friends

Maneater Long Reads: The Best of Friends

Stephen Daw February 13, 2015

Sarah Byland likes to spend her Tuesday afternoons with her friend Colleen McGovern. Sarah is a petite 5-foot-3, but her permanent toothy, excited grin knows no size. Beneath her short black hair and behind...

MU students host candlelight vigil in honor of Chapel Hill victims

Hailey Stolze February 12, 2015

Students wrapped around Speakers Circle holding candles Thursday evening, honoring the lives of three Muslim students shot and killed Tuesday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Just after 5 p.m. that day,...

After Ferguson, state lawmaker introduces special-prosecutor bill

Jennifer Prohov February 11, 2015

After recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, and around the nation, Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill proposed by a Kansas City representative that would require a judge to appoint a special prosecutor...

J-school approves ‘flexible credits’ for graduation

J-school approves ‘flexible credits’ for graduation

Ruth Serven February 11, 2015

As college degrees become more expensive and careers in journalism more skill-intensive, the MU School of Journalism has decided to tweak its graduation requirements. School of Journalism faculty voted...

City Council may ban most plastic grocery bags

Libbye Tellor February 11, 2015

“Paper or plastic?” might soon be an antiquated question in Columbia. An ordinance being considered by City Council would fine grocery and convenience stores $500 a day if they provide single-use...

Balance must be found between academics and ‘overinvolvement,’ students say

Waverly Colville February 10, 2015

Student involvement on campus can provide leadership and growth opportunities. Students choose to join organizations based on what fits them best, or where they think they will have the most growth. However,...

Movies with makeouts

Rachel Phillips February 10, 2015

Here are some movies to check out while you are gearing up for a date night out or enjoying a night in. **The Rom-Com: “27 Dresses”** There are lots of romantic comedies that would make a great...

Free-speech debate remains after Charlie Hebdo attacks

Sean Na February 10, 2015

More than a month has elapsed since the terrorist attacks occurred in Paris. But the phrases “Charlie Hebdo,” “Je Suis Charlie” and “freedom of expression” are still fresh in the minds of students,...

V-Day, the platonic way

Katie Parkinson February 10, 2015

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and while it’s typically a couples holiday, who said you and your friends can’t celebrate, too? It’s a great chance for everyone to bond and show how much you...

Five-song playlist: The Breakup

Renee Schilb February 10, 2015

_Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to celebrate love, but for some, it’s simply a reminder of the heartache that comes after a breakup. To avoid the loneliness, MOVE has you covered with our...