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Residential Life planning to tackle laundry issues

Esther Seawell December 3, 2014

Residential Halls Association and the Department of Residential Life are working together to prioritize better educating students on how to use the 20 laundry facilities on campus, RHA President Steven...

‘Tobacco 21’ proposal ignites debate over freedoms

Ruth Serven December 3, 2014

After two Columbia commissions endorsed raising the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21, they may encounter a fight over personal freedoms. First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick announced the initiative...

Child abuse cases increasing in Missouri

Shannon Becker December 3, 2014

The reporting of child abuse or neglect might be on the rise in Missouri. In 2009, total reports of child abuse or neglect were 51,896. In 2013, that number was 61,765, according to the Missouri Department...

UM System hospitals increase patients, revenue after Affordable Care Act

Jennifer Prohov December 3, 2014

Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace, established by the Affordable Care Act, has begun for a second year, right on the tails of the 2014 midterm elections. The Republican Party, which...

MU4MikeBrown demonstration draws hundreds

MU4MikeBrown demonstration draws hundreds

Jennifer Prohov December 3, 2014

Hundreds of students showed up as MU4MikeBrown held a demonstration in the Student Center on Tuesday. The demonstration started at noon and lasted about an hour and a half. The demonstration, protesting...

MU could hire second female provost in university history

Taylor Blatchford December 3, 2014

MU has been searching for a provost since Brian Foster retired on Jan. 1, and there are [four candidates for the position: Michele Wheatly, John Wiencek, Nancy Brickhouse and Garnett Stokes](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/11/19/provost-decision-critical-choice/)....

Students implore administration be proactive, not reactive

Crystal Duan December 2, 2014

People hesitated to speak even after associate professor and event moderator Earnest Perry left the microphone open during a “Ferguson Listening Session” on Monday evening in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. The...

Loftin vows to continue racial discussions amid criticism

Covey Eonyak Son December 2, 2014

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin hosted a [“Ferguson Listening Session"](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/12/2/students-implore-administration-take-proactive-act/) on Monday to hear from MU community...

MUPD investigating Yik Yak threat

Hailey Stolze December 2, 2014

MUPD has been in contact with the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center regarding a threat posted Tuesday on the social media app Yik Yak. The post read: “Let’s burn down the black culture center & give...

Senior and Rhodes finalist Fares Akremi sets sights on immigration law

Senior and Rhodes finalist Fares Akremi sets sights on immigration law

Marilyn Haigh December 2, 2014

Fares Akremi has wanted to be a lawyer since he was five. Now, as a senior entering his final semester at MU, his campus leadership is helping him reach that goal. Last month, Akremi was selected as one...

Trends with benefits: Swift’s got style

Angie Andera December 2, 2014

Taylor Swift seems like the kind of girl who spent hours planning her outfit the night before the first day of school. And I love her for it. Her perfectly planned ensembles are works of art that belong...

Student leaders work with CDS to offer nutrition info, vegan dining

Rachel Pierret December 2, 2014

The Missouri Students Association and the Residence Halls Association are working with Campus Dining Services to make three major improvements to the campus dining halls. The first change was a reaction...