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MU researchers find cause of tassel-less corn to be boron deficiency

Grace Rogers September 2, 2014

Living in Columbia, where one is never far from a farm, it is easy to take advantage of the complexity of agriculture. Paula McSteen, an associate professor of biological sciences, and a team of researchers...

Suit up! Dapper Don consigns to the men of CoMo

Quinn Malloy September 2, 2014

To many, clothing that has been bought, owned and then resold would be called “used.” But Steve Gilpin, owner of The Dapper Don of Alley A, has another name for the pre-owned suits and other men’s...

Commission proposes adding meters to downtown handicapped parking

Marilyn Haigh September 2, 2014

A proposal to add meters to handicapped parking spots in downtown Columbia will reach the City Council on Sep. 2. If passed, the proposal will end the practice of offering unmetered parking to drivers...

Letter from the (MacK)editor: Let’s do this.

MacKenzie Reagan September 2, 2014

Hey, MOVErs! Give yourselves a round of applause –– you survived not only syllabus week shenanigans, but, for many of you, your first week of college. Now that you’ve (hopefully) figured out where...

Yu returns after Pham resigns AAA presidency

Elizabeth Loutfi September 2, 2014

Junior Andrew Pham, who was elected in [April to be the 2014-2015 president of the Asian American Association](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/4/30/six-mu-organizations-elect-2014-2015-executive-boa/),...

Think outside the boombox: Ty Segall flaunts originality at its best with “Manipulator”

Patrick McKenna September 2, 2014

He’s the prince of the grimy, cigarette-stained musical underworld. He’s one of the busiest artists around, having released seventeen albums through various outlets, not even counting his seven solo...

Long-running radio show assures fresh content

Long-running radio show assures fresh content

Max Fillion September 2, 2014

InsideOUT has become a familiar sound on campus as one of the longest-running radio shows in MU history, and it is back again this year. The show, a talk show hosted by the LGBTQ Resource Center, is on...

Rants and reviews: Comic book adaptations: the failure of “Sin City 2”

Robert Mecchi September 2, 2014

The original “Sin City” was a refreshing breath of fresh air for the film industry when it was released in 2005. Comic book adaptations were beginning to hit their stride in that decade, but audiences...

SHAPE opens dialogue about sex ed on campus

Jack Waddell September 2, 2014

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests adolescents keep [six things in mind when starting college](http://www.cdc.gov/features/collegehealth/). One of the six items is how to prevent...

Best smoothie in CoMo

Katelyn Lunders September 2, 2014

Smoothies are the key to a cool escape from the sweltering Columbia heat, but the question of where the best place to get a smoothie is still remains. Luckily for everyone melting in this weather, MOVE...

MSA focuses on Chancellor’s Committees

Waverly Colville September 2, 2014

Missouri Students Association Vice President Matt McKeown is working to get the student body more involved in the Chancellor’s Standing Committees as part of his goals this semester. The committees...

Brad ‘N’ Butter: Easy steps to avoid mental overload this semester

Brad Spudich September 2, 2014

During my freshman year, my floormate was on the phone with his mom, trying to explain his grades. “Yeah … I forgot I had an exam yesterday, so I didn’t do so hot.” **Don’t be like him.** College...