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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MO Love Retreat unites environment organizations across the state

Covey Eonyak Son February 3, 2014

Coal Free Mizzou and other student-run environmental organizations from universities across Missouri met to discuss environmental issues and unity at this year’s MO Love Retreat. Representatives from...

MSA committee proposes changing name to Social Justice Committee

Elizabeth Loutfi February 3, 2014

Since its birth during the Civil Rights movement, the Multicultural Issues Committee duties have changed. “We feel like in 2014, (multicultural issues) has a negative connotation,” MCI chairman Payton...

Board of Curators discusses renovations to facilities, sexual assault

Crystal Duan January 31, 2014

MU proposed $32 million in renovations to Lafferre Hall to support their strategic operating plan for increased student enrollment at the Jan. 31 UM System Board of Curators meeting. The facility scored...

Board of Curators votes to hire independent attorney to investigate MU’s reaction to Sasha Menu Courey case

Board of Curators votes to hire independent attorney to investigate MU’s reaction to Sasha Menu Courey case

Katie Pohlman January 30, 2014

UM System Board of Curators voted to hire an independent attorney to investigate MU’s handling of the [Sasha Menu Courey case](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/1/26/report-alleges-mizzou-athletics-failed-investigate/). The...

Third Goal International Film Festival intrigues in eighth year

Crystal Duan January 30, 2014

When: Feb. 1, 2014 Where: Leadership Auditorium Price: FREE The eighth annual Third Goal International Film Festival will take place on Saturday — and it may just inspire you to go on your own global...

Add9 director Ben Worley works toward the opera world

Add9 director Ben Worley works toward the opera world

Claudia Guthrie January 29, 2014

Music has always been a part of senior Ben Worley’s life, but perhaps never quite as much as it is now. After three years of involvement with the campus a cappella group Add9, Worley is leading the...

Student-run SafeTrek app gains popularity

Student-run SafeTrek app gains popularity

Marek Makowski January 29, 2014

When Samantha Green was a freshman, she would study at Ellis Library late into the night, and after leaving, she would begin a hurried walk to the parking garage. Green had no comfort in walking alone...

Missourian still unsure of how to remove paywall for students

Jill Deutsch January 29, 2014

The Columbia Missourian paywall has been disputed since its inception. In September 2012, the newspaper adopted a “time-meter pay model,” in which anyone can access online content for the first 24...

Muslim students lack designated prayer space at MU

Elizabeth Loutfi January 29, 2014

When sophomore Adam Mefrakis came to MU, one of the problems he had was finding a space where he would pray. With no designated spot for Muslim students to pray on campus, Mefrakis would make the trip...

UM president recommends hiring independent attorney to investigate MU’s response to Menu Courey case

Katie Pohlman January 29, 2014

UM System President Tim Wolfe will recommend to the Board of Curators that it hire an independent counsel to investigate MU’s handling of the [Sasha Menu Courey case](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/1/26/report-alleges-mizzou-athletics-failed-investigate/). Wolfe...

Children’s Hospital patients benefit from MRI-compatible goggles

Katie Pohlman January 29, 2014

An 8-year-old boy can now watch “Despicable Me” while technicians capture images of his brain tumor during a two and a half hour MRI, thanks to new MRI-compatible video goggles at the MU Women's and...

Housing Highlights

Cara McClain January 29, 2014

From on-campus living to far-away complexes, Columbia is home to a number of different student living options. Below is a selection of off-campus living options with a variety of different rents, amenities...