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Impress your date without breaking the bank

Marlee Baldridge • February 10, 2015

So it’s Valentine’s Day, that very special holiday for that very special person. The problem is, some of us can’t afford all those material goods that show them how special they are. Rats! It’s...

Wetherington appointed new Social Justice Committee chairwoman

Waverly Colville • February 10, 2015

Missouri Students Association Senator Greer Wetherington was confirmed Tuesday night as the new Social Justice Committee chairwoman, replacing Young Kwon. After being denied for the position initially...

24-hour hotline number added to student ID cards

George Roberson • February 7, 2015

The phone number of the MU Counseling Center will now be printed on the backs of new student ID cards. The [new 24-hour hotline number](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/1/21/protocall-enables-after-hours-counseling-crisis-in/)...

Harvard professor presents about racial democracy in Cuba

Waverly Colville • February 7, 2015

Harvard University Professor Alejandro de la Fuente gave a presentation called “Racial Democracy: Lessons from the Cuban Revolution” on Friday evening as part of the Chancellor’s Distinguished Visitors...

Social Justice Symposium brings discussion of advocacy and activism for social change

Waverly Colville • February 7, 2015

The theme for the fourth annual Social Justice Symposium, a one-day conference to discuss and spread awareness of social justice issues at MU, was “Tools for Change: Awareness, Advocacy and Activism.” The...

Recap: First day of Curators February meeting

Taylor Blatchford, Quinn Malloy • February 6, 2015

Tuition increases and new Title IX procedures were two of the several topics discussed at the UM System Board of Curators’ meeting at MU on Thursday. ####Tuition and fees [Tuition increases were approved...

Curators discuss ‘year of the student,’ improving campus

Taylor Blatchford • February 6, 2015

Board of Curators Chairman Don Cupps’ focus for the Friday meeting of the board was on the “year of the student” theme for 2015. His report to the board touched on five issues affecting students...

MU says ‘Not Anymore’ to sexual assault

Taylor Blatchford • February 6, 2015

Every MU student will soon be expected to complete an online training aimed at preventing future sexual assaults. The program, entitled “Not Anymore,” will educate students on topics including sexual...

Move that Bus successful, buses moved from Hitt Street to Tiger Plaza

Waverly Colville • February 5, 2015

A 2012 city ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council that took effect last fall raised some concern from members of the student body. Ordinance 21390 Section 14-180 moved the location where private...

Tuition, fees to increase system-wide

Quinn Malloy • February 5, 2015

Several increases to MU’s student tuition and supplemental fees were approved by the UM System Board of Curators during its meeting at MU on Thursday. ####Tuition increases Nonresident undergraduates...

Curators approve Title IX procedures amendments

Taylor Blatchford • February 5, 2015

New regulations to handle discrimination complaints against MU faculty and staff members were approved by the UM System Board of Curators by a unanimous vote Thursday. The changes primarily address Title...

The Reserve not exactly the perfect match

Maggie Stanwood • February 4, 2015

Sometimes, I still get flashbacks to freshman year — straighteners everywhere, loose hair covering the tiled floor, trying to fit 30 shampoo bottles in a one-square-foot shower. _The horror._ Getting...