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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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/)....

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...

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...

Pop Culture Shock: The halo effect

McKenna Bulkley December 2, 2014

Guys, I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with Victoria’s Secret Angels. It’s a pretty big confession for me, considering my huge stance on body positivity and loving yourself and all that....

Interfraternity Council elects 2015 executive board

Rachel Pierret December 2, 2014

The MU Interfraternity Council held elections Nov. 9 for the seven positions on their 2015 executive board. **President – Jason Blincow** Junior Jason Blincow is a business major with emphases in finance...

Local businesses get festive

Leah Thomas December 2, 2014

Soon after loosening our belts and stuffing our faces with Thanksgiving treats, Christmas will be quickly approaching. Whether you celebrate the holiday or simply enjoy the festivities, there’s plenty...

Magic Tree: a CoMo tradition

Elana Williams December 2, 2014

Magic Tree is the perfect example of holiday spirit: It brings CoMo together, it’s an amazing photo (selfie?) opportunity, and there’s a rumor that it helps out during finals week. But you see, dear...

‘Living museum’ tells Boone County’s history: #MOVEgoeslong No. 3

Taylor Ysteboe December 2, 2014

I carefully wander across the gravel outside the Boone County Historical Society Museum in Nifong Park, my Oxfords gently kicking the fallen, crunchy, orange and red leaves. It’s an oddly warm day for...

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...