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Rants and Reviews: Cinematic quality comes to TV

Robert Mecchi • September 9, 2014

In the past decade, television shows have become increasingly serialized. This shift from episodic formats has lent an air of epic storytelling to many television shows. In 2004, ABC took a huge risk...

AAA focuses on inclusivity at UnificAsian

Hope Watson • September 8, 2014

The Asian American Association hosted their annual UnificAsian: The Four Elements event Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union to welcome new students interested in Asian Pacific...

LGBTQ members, allies attend Queer Fall Fling

Wendy Hayworth • September 8, 2014

The LGBTQ Research Center and surrounding hallways overflowed with students, laughter and acceptance Sept. 3 during the Queer Fall Fling. The purpose of the fling was to bring together members and allies...

Festival encourages sustainable agriculture

Lily Oppenheimer • September 8, 2014

Tigers for Community Agriculture is a vegetable growing program available for students interested in sustainable agriculture. On Sept. 4, TCA hosted a salsa festival on Lowry Mall to share their fresh...

Title IX training underway

Covey Eonyak Son, Isabella Alves • September 4, 2014

Faculty Council kicked off the fall semester by discussing changes to Title IX procedures and employee benefits during its first open session on Thursday. ####Title IX changes Interim Title IX Coordinator...

MSA Operations denies Carr for Student Affairs chairman

Jack Waddell • September 3, 2014

With several members of the Missouri Students Association shifting roles following the resignation of former President Mason Schara, junior Kevin Carr was nominated as Student Affairs Committee chairman...

ICYMI: Can’t find server: Losing Internet lends time to making real-life connections

Ellie Papadakis • September 3, 2014

Moving into a new apartment is always hectic, but you know that once you set up your room, get your kitchen organized and hang up your décor, you can relax and sit on your computer until school starts...

New bill a ‘powerful tool to imprison sex offenders’

Jennifer Prohov • September 3, 2014

In the upcoming general election, voters will have many important decisions to make, one of which might make it easier to prosecute sex offenders. The action, Missouri Evidence in Sexual Crimes Against...

New sustainability coordinator focuses on connections, big picture

Annabel Ames • September 3, 2014

The Sustainability Office recently hired Michael Burden as the new coordinator in an effort to keep a better handle on sustainability issues around MU. Burden, who previously served as the project coordinator...

CPD adds body cameras for ‘transparency and accountability’

Ruth Serven • September 3, 2014

New medallions hang on the chest of each Columbia Police Department officer. CPD officers now wear video cameras in the shape of medallions while on duty. The cameras were added at the end of July, putting...

Wolfe, Loftin overhaul Title IX, sexual assault policies

Clarissa Buch • September 3, 2014

Changes to the ways in which MU and the UM System handle Title IX and sexual assault cases are underway in wake of [new allegations of Title IX violations at MU](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/8/21/espn-report-mu-violated-title-ix/). In...

Money granted to Missouri clinic as part of Affordable Care Act

Paige Lalain • September 3, 2014

As a recent extension of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration granted approximately $1.5 million to the Health Resources and Services Administration to be distributed to seven Missouri health...