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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

Letter from the (MacK)editor: Summertime and the MOVEin’ is easy

MacKenzie Reagan June 6, 2014

Hey MOVErs! It’s me again, your redheaditor, aka that snarky chick who sends you stupid puns every Tuesday. Now that it’s June, I’m back home, keeping watch on things going on in our nation’s...

Legislation could reduce Missouri revenue, increase sales tax for transportation funding

Maggie Stanwood June 4, 2014

Gov. Jay Nixon is denouncing legislation passed by Missouri lawmakers that would create tax breaks that could add up to $483 million in reduced revenue for the state. “By going on a $776 million special...

Petition circulates to repeal new Opus development agreement

Maggie Stanwood June 4, 2014

The fate of a new student housing complex in downtown Columbia still remains up in the air. City Council voted 5-1 during a meeting May 19 to approve an amended and restated development agreement between...

RSVP Center moves from student government to MU’s hands

Covey Eonyak Son June 3, 2014

After years of being a Missouri Students Association auxiliary, the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center will find a new home as an official part of MU — a move that many believe will help...

Jesse and Swallow halls close while renovations take place

Libbye Tellor June 3, 2014

Jesse and Swallow halls will close for the upcoming school year as the Renew Mizzou renovations begin, and services and offices in the buildings are relocated. MU spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the Renew...

Journalism adviser McReynolds retires after 36 years at MU

Lucille Sherman June 3, 2014

Jill McReynolds, who has been an adviser at the School of Journalism for the past 26 years, is retiring after a 36-year career at MU. McReynolds has worked at MU since graduating from Stephens College....

MU receives $120,000 gift from State Farm

Maddie Foster June 3, 2014

Like a good neighbor, State Farm Insurance is there for MU. The company donated roughly $120,000 to the university on May 20, bringing the company’s total donations to MU up to $1.8 million. The latest...

MSA and City Council work to increase pedestrian safety on College Ave

MSA and City Council work to increase pedestrian safety on College Ave

Joseph Fafinski June 3, 2014

Historically, navigating across College Avenue between the Rollins Avenue and University Avenue blocks has long proved to be a dangerous challenge for the students of MU and the entire community. The...

BEC handbook passed after talks of reform, but under time constraints

Covey Eonyak Son June 3, 2014

After weeks of discussion, the Missouri Students Association Senate passed a new presidential election handbook during its last session of the 2013-2014 academic year. The new handbook seeks to foster...

MSA and GPC leaders explore stronger relationship

Elizabeth Loutfi June 3, 2014

After the collapse of the University Village apartments in February, the Graduate Professional Council and Missouri Students Association each took steps to protect MU’s graduate and professional students. Both...

Zahra Rasool to tell stories of female empowerment in India

Zahra Rasool to tell stories of female empowerment in India

Erica Braham June 3, 2014

When graduate student Zahra Rasool first stepped onto the MU campus, she was extremely overwhelmed. Having moved abroad from India in 2009, the U.S. was a very different place. “I was very conscious...

MU alum John Juettner publishes first novel

MU alum John Juettner publishes first novel

Maddie Magruder June 3, 2014

Since he was a junior in high school, John Juettner knew he wanted to write. Now as a MU alumnus, the Chicago writer recently published his first long-form work of fiction, a novel titled “The Mother...