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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

McKee, Waters, Mumford renovations remain unfunded

McKee, Waters, Mumford renovations remain unfunded

Annabel Ames October 29, 2014

Walking through McKee Gymnasium — one of three buildings rated over 0.5 on the Facilities Conditions Needs Index last year — is like taking a step back in time. Foggy windows, stairs and walls with...

The traveling Tiger: Where in the world is Chancellor Loftin?

Taylor Blatchford October 29, 2014

Since becoming MU’s chancellor on Feb. 1, R. Bowen Loftin has visited New York City, Los Angeles and many cities in between. According to public records, the university has spent a total of $29,284.65...

University adds preferred names for student systems, class rosters

Yasmine Benchaabane October 29, 2014

MyZou will now allow students to add a preferred first and middle names to be displayed in the Student Center section of the system, class and grade rosters, Blackboard, and emails. Students may add preferred...

Pop Culture Shock: In defense of Taylor Swift

McKenna Bulkley October 29, 2014

It’s time to talk about something important, because I have a confession to make. I love Taylor Swift. I have 80 different Swift songs on my phone, and nothing makes me happier than dancing around my...

Rants and reviews: Keanu Reeves is wicked

Robert Mecchi October 29, 2014

“John Wick” is a pretty simple movie to sell. Keanu Reeves plays a retired hitman who is drawn back into the fray after some Russian mobsters steal from him. On paper, it sounds like a simple setup...

‘A most unlikely friendship’

Mary Caitlyn Rodriguez October 29, 2014

“St. Vincent” tells the story of a most unlikely friendship.The movie stars Bill Murray as Vincent, a retired war veteran with a penchant for alcohol and gambling, and Jaeden Lieberher as Oliver, a...

Provost candidate Wiencek discusses diversity, sexual violence policy, AAU

Taylor Blatchford October 29, 2014

The search for a new executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost continued Wednesday with an open forum for candidate John Wiencek to speak to faculty and students in Stotler Lounge. Harry...

MSA hosts sexual violence prevention event

Waverly Colville, Jack Waddell October 29, 2014

The Missouri Students Association hosted their event titled “Take a Stand,” the most recent installment to their “[Enough is Enough](http://msa.missouri.edu/enoughisenough/)” campaign in the MU...

Columbia hires new economic development director

Ruth Serven October 29, 2014

The city of Columbia has hired a new director to spearhead economic development in the mid-Missouri area. According to a news release, Stacey Button, who is currently the director of economic vitality...

Campus health officials prepare for flu season

Jared Kaufman October 29, 2014

Winter is coming, and with it comes flu season. Within the next couple of months, peak influenza will be in full swing and now is the best time to take preventive measures. “It’s too early in the...

Chadwick under fire for dissenting vote on marijuana ordinance

Elana Williams October 29, 2014

After City Council shot down a marijuana ordinance proposal at its Oct. 20 meeting, some citizens are questioning First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick’s vote. The ordinance, which would have allowed...

Israel Nash returns to CoMo

Israel Nash returns to CoMo

Patrick McKenna October 28, 2014

For singer-songwriter Israel Nash, his tour stop in Columbia at Mojo’s will hold more sentimentality than most artists who blow through town. Nash, who’s scheduled to perform Tuesday, spent his younger...