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MacKenzie Reagan, Daniela Vidal February 4, 2014

**Yasmine Mavrakis** _Pre-dietician aiding post-revolution Libya_ You’ll be forgiven if, upon meeting Yasmine Mavrakis, you don’t immediately think “freedom fighter” or, well, any type of fighter. The...

Sophomore Hailey Moore plays role in new web series

Sophomore Hailey Moore plays role in new web series

Morgan Young February 4, 2014

Like many before her, sophomore Hailey Moore came to MU in pursuit of a degree in journalism. However, after spending some time with on-campus comedy group MU Improv and delving into her experience and...

Single Girl Diaries: Last first kiss

Ellise Verheyen February 4, 2014

Now that we’ve established that I am single, I think it’s important to inform you all that I haven’t been single my whole life. I totally dated the coolest boy in all of fourth grade. Unfortunately,...

Wild & Scenic Film Fest returns

Wild & Scenic Film Fest returns

Paul Albani-Burgio February 4, 2014

Documentary and nature lovers alike will find The Blue Note the definite place to be Sunday. The concert venue’s stage will be taken over by the environmentally-focused Wild & Scenic Film Festival just...

Movie review: ‘That Awkward Moment’

Movie review: ‘That Awkward Moment’

Shannon Murff February 4, 2014

What seemed to be a promising take on the horrors of modern dating from a fresh and funny perspective, “That Awkward Moment” unfortunately proved to be predictable and uninspired. Like so many others,...

Channel Vision: Nostalgic for realistic teen dramas

Crystal Duan February 4, 2014

If I’d grown up in the ’90s, or even the early 2000s, could I have been arguably more mature based on the TV I would have consumed? Who will ever know? But this, I guarantee you: “Dawson’s Creek,”...

The Reel Reflections: Love is stupid, let’s watch some movies

Claudia Guthrie February 4, 2014

February is here again, which means Valentine’s Day is only days away. If you’re like me (painfully alone and single 5ever) you’re probably dreading watching everyone around you receive flowers...

Downtown Declassified: Oh hi, Kampai

MacKenzie Reagan February 4, 2014

One of the most interesting things about college is how it changes you. I know I’ve certainly changed. No, I didn’t go from meek wallflower to total party animal. Truth be told, I’d be way more...

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...