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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

UM System announces new Title IX changes

Covey Eonyak Son September 23, 2014

The UM System announced Tuesday it is making a new round of amendments to policies dealing with sexual violence and discrimination across all four campuses. Changes to student conduct policies state that...

Rants and Reviews: ‘Tusk’ is wonderfully twisted

Robert Mecchi September 23, 2014

Kevin Smith is a weird guy. I mean, who in their right mind sets out to make a film about a psychopath abducting people and trying to surgically turn them into walruses? Such is the simple, twisted premise...

Funding local charities considered in city budget

Jennifer Prohov September 23, 2014

Applications for funding charities in Columbia are currently being considered by City Council. According to the United States Census Bureau, Columbia’s poverty level was 23.6 percent in 2008-2012, almost...

Slash is back

Peter Timotijevic September 23, 2014

Given the current climate of the music industry, it’s hard to come across rock that sounds so primal and fun. Fortunately, Slash has us covered when he serves up the treat of his third solo album, “World...

Missouri A+ funding might be reduced following budget restrictions

Paige Lalain September 23, 2014

Following a series of budget restrictions imposed for fiscal year 2015 in the state of Missouri, the A+ Scholarship Program, an extension of the Department of Higher Education, may lack sufficient funds...

Roots N Blues goes to school

Libbye Tellor September 23, 2014

Everyone’s probably heard of the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, but what does the Roots N Blues N BBQ Foundation do when it isn’t festival weekend? Do they just pack up their guitars and wait in coffee...

Making city streets safer for pedestrians

Ruth Serven September 23, 2014

Simply crossing the street can be a struggle. College Avenue separates MU’s campus from East Campus, and every day students must cross the busy road. Instead of walking to inconvenient crosswalks, many...

Hooten Hallers come home

Hooten Hallers come home

Taylor Ysteboe September 23, 2014

The life cycle of a band typically begins with a few shows in their hometown to generate community support. Then, they record some material and go on tour to spread the gospel of their music. So when a...

Climate activists march in Columbia

Climate activists march in Columbia

Derek Hawley September 22, 2014

More than 100 climate change activists gathered in Columbia on Sunday to march in support of environmental legislation. Blowing whistles and chanting “climate action now,” they paraded from the Boone...

Mulligan hired as new UM System chief of staff

Isabella Alves September 22, 2014

UM System announced Monday that Zora Mulligan has been hired to replace Bob Schwartz as chief of staff. Schwartz has also served as the [interim dean of the MU College of Engineering and the system’s...

School of Journalism announces $10 million donation

Isabella Alves September 19, 2014

The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation announced Friday a new donation of $10 million to the School of Journalism. The newest donation will be used to fund faculty endowments for salaries, research and fellowships. “We...

MU announces buyout plan for tenured, retirement eligible

Covey Eonyak Son September 19, 2014

MU announced Friday a voluntary buyout program that will allow tenured faculty who are retirement eligible to take a one-time payment to separate from the university. According to an [MU news release](http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2014/0919-mu-announces-voluntary-separation-program-for-tenured-faculty/)...