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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

First Earthright Week spans across campus

Steven Chaffin, Jr. October 12, 2013

The Missouri Students Association, in collaboration with Campus Dining Services, the Residence Halls Association and the Environmental Leadership Office, kicked off its first Earthright Week in dining...

Greek Allies hosts Coming Out While Greek

Stephen Daw October 12, 2013

Greek Allies, the group uniting Greek Life and the LGBT community, hosted Coming Out While Greek on Thursday evening as part of Coming Out Week. The event consisted of a panel of people talking about...

MSA Operations Committee clarifies ambiguous bylaws with two bills

Steven Chaffin, Jr. October 11, 2013

Two pieces of legislation entered their first readings at the Missouri Students Association full Senate on Wednesday. The legislation aims at resolving bylaw ambiguity concerning the ability of individuals...

Faster file transfer made available to MU researchers

Natalia Alamdari October 11, 2013

Researchers will now operate with an Internet2 connection, allowing for faster transfer of information and easier collaboration with other campuses, Vice President of Information Technology Gary Allen...

Tri-Co and HALO bring Tio Louie to speak during Coming Out Week and Hispanic Heritage Month

Elizabeth Loutfi October 10, 2013

Louis E. Perego Monendo, aka Tio Louie, spoke at Tate Hall on Tuesday night, as part of MU’s Coming Out Week and Hispanic Heritage Month. A gay U.S.-born Latino, Louie discussed his religious upbringing...

Citizens Police Review Board asks for CPD reports, recieves funding for Mediation Task Force

Mara Somlo October 10, 2013

City Council asked the Columbia Police Department to provide the Citizens Police Review Board with quarterly reports of the number of complaints and concerns the department receives regarding police misconduct...

Government shutdown could impact local Head Start program

Joe Clougher October 10, 2013

The federal government’s plunge into partial shutdown last week affected both agencies and employees alike, with 800,000 of more than 2 million federal workers deemed “non-essential” and sent home. But...

Nina Furstenau publishes book, “Biting Through the Skin: An Indian Kitchen in America’s Heartland”

Thomas Friestad October 9, 2013

Nina Furstenau, a science and agricultural journalism adjunct instructor, published her culinary memoir “Biting Through the Skin: An Indian Kitchen in America’s Heartland” through the University...

Brother Jesse Morrell preaches at MU during his Open Air Outreach tour

Brother Jesse Morrell preaches at MU during his Open Air Outreach tour

Claudia Guthrie October 9, 2013

Street preacher Jesse Morrell drew crowds while preaching at Speakers Circle last week. Morrell, who goes by “Brother Jesse,” spent three afternoons in Speakers Circle preaching his message of repentance,...

Police blotter

Pranav Shastry October 9, 2013

The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports. ####1. DWI leads to arrest Senior Jordan Bowen, 21, was arrested for...

Album review: Danny Brown’s ‘Old’

Brad Spudich October 9, 2013

After being forced to push back the release date multiple times, Danny Brown and Fool’s Gold Records finally arranged for his third studio album, _Old_, to be released on Tuesday. Thankfully, the hip-hop...

MFA Oil pledges to raise $100,000 for Children’s Hospital

Ruth Serven October 9, 2013

People wearing lab coats, Columbia Chamber of Commerce jackets, and Missouri Farmers Association Oil Company red polo shirts crowded around a giant pair of scissors. Representatives from each organization...