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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

Patriot Day Barbecue honors armed forces

Logan Mainord September 12, 2014

The third annual Patriot’s Day Barbecue recognized and celebrated MU students, faculty, and alumni who have served in the armed forces. With the large American flags hanging from the Columns, students,...

Student organizations respond to events in Ferguson

Patrick McKenna September 11, 2014

Students in various organizations at MU took the initiative to come together and create the advocacy group, MU4MikeBrown, in response to the fatal shooting of the Ferguson teen [Aug. 9](http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/14/michael-brown-ferguson-missouri-timeline/14051827/). The...

2014 Fall Fest hosts dozens of orgs, local businesses

Mica Soellner September 11, 2014

The annual Fall Fest was held Sept. 10 in the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, introducing incoming and current minority students to a series of student clubs and organizations. More than 25 tables...

MUPD, CPD to increase collaboration, patrols

Maddie Foster September 11, 2014

MU and the Columbia police departments are planning to strengthen the collaboration between the two agencies and increase patrols near campus. The departments will increase their patrols in Greektown...

MU talks suicide prevention

Jacob Kornhauser September 11, 2014

In Duluth, Minnesota several years ago, an overwhelmed, high school sophomore decided he wanted to end his life. Dave Romano was considered popular in school. He was successful in most aspects of his...

Columbia Water and Light Board hears from Grain Belt rep

Chris Beyer September 10, 2014

Columbia’s Water and Light Board is reviewing a proposal to create and maintain renewable wind energy in Missouri. Mark Lawlor, a representative for Clean Line Energy Partners, spoke with Columbia’s...

Grant created to offer locally-grown food at Missouri schools

Jennifer Prohov September 10, 2014

In an effort to bring locally-grown food into Missouri schools, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority has created a grant to offer local farmers. “We’re thrilled that...

Ordinance prohibits private campus shuttles from certain routes

Ordinance prohibits private campus shuttles from certain routes

Isabella Alves, Paige Lalain September 10, 2014

On the first day of the new school year, drivers of private campus shuttles — and the students who ride them — were caught by surprise when police began enforcing a new city ordinance that alters their...

Parking cost increases proposed for downtown Columbia

Ruth Serven September 10, 2014

Residents of Columbia might find themselves paying more for parking in the near future. The Columbia City Council is considering changes which would raise the cost of parking downtown. The proposal, included...

Students discuss multilingual national anthem

Taylor Blatchford September 9, 2014

For four years, You in Mizzou has brought students and faculty together to have creative dialogues that give students the opportunity to communicate with each other about different topics. Started by...

Ridesharing service Uber exploring Columbia expansion

Marilyn Haigh September 9, 2014

The ridesharing company Uber may expand their services into Columbia. The company has yet to contact city officials about expansion and might encounter difficulties in licensing their vehicles. Uber is...

MSA joins COMO Connect system revamp

Jack Waddell September 9, 2014

The Missouri Students Association worked with the Columbia City Council on the city’s bus system revamp to improve transit for MU students. COMO Connect, the rebranding of Columbia Transit, has already...