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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Former MSA legislative coordinator Ben Levin prepares to lead ASUM

Former MSA legislative coordinator Ben Levin prepares to lead ASUM

Joseph Fafinski June 4, 2013

As a Columbia native, senior Ben Levin became involved in MU student politics the moment he stepped foot on his hometown campus in fall 2010. “I joined the Missouri Students Association the first week...

MSA’s CATs program rewards students for event attendance

Thom Carter June 4, 2013

Come next fall, free pizza may not be the only incentive for students to attend a variety of MU events. Currently in the works at the Missouri Students Association is Creating Active Tigers, an incentive...

TAPP executives plan new year of educating students on politics

Jack Flemming June 4, 2013

A year after Tigers Against Partisan Politics began, the new executive members of TAPP are focusing on new ways to continue their motto to "educate, discuss and engage." Education and Advocacy Director...

Athletes shine at summer games

Athletes shine at summer games

The Kansas City metro area, decked out in matching neon-orange T-shirts, arrived first in the Parade of Athletes. Southwest Missouri followed, proceeding in to the classic pump-up riffs of “Eye of the...

Free Wi-Fi transforms downtown Columbia into new Hot Spot

Free Wi-Fi transforms downtown Columbia into new Hot Spot

Maggie Angst June 4, 2013

The Downtown Community Improvement District Board revealed the start of a free Wi-Fi service for the public in certain areas downtown. The service officially started last month, but the idea had been...

Board recommends lowering legal BAC for drivers nationally

Tracy Cook June 4, 2013

The National Transportation Safety Board recommended states reduce the allowable blood-alcohol concentration by more than a third, from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent, in a May 14 report. This recommendation...

Missouri House of Representatives closes 2013 legislative session

Daniela Sirtori Cortina June 4, 2013

The Missouri House of Representatives brought the 2013 legislative session to a close May 17. Upon adjournment, House Speaker Tim Jones and members of the House Majority Caucus held a press conference...

Columbia air traffic control tower will remain open

Columbia air traffic control tower will remain open

Beatriz Costa-Lima June 4, 2013

After being slated for closure due to Federal Aviation Administration budget cuts, 149 contract air traffic control towers will remain operational until the end of the fiscal year. The change comes as...

Group gives Columbia-area children chance to dance

Group gives Columbia-area children chance to dance

Jack Howland June 4, 2013

After a year of dance studios and small performances, four Columbia children shared Jesse Auditorium with the Missouri Contemporary Ballet on Saturday and Sunday. The four dancers are members of Dance...

BSA votes on gay membership

Claudia Guthrie June 4, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America recently lifted its longstanding policy of prohibiting openly gay youths from participating in the organization. The resolution passed during the BSA National Council’s meeting...

Professor develops lifesaving farming app

Claire Boston June 4, 2013

As an 8-year-old growing up in a farming village in Turkey, Bulent Koc, an assistant professor of agricultural systems engineering, watched a top-heavy tractor roll over, pinning its driver underneath....

Tiger Treasures recycles students' usable items

Tiger Treasures recycles students’ usable items

Vivian Qian June 4, 2013

Tiger Treasures collected 20 tons of unwanted, usable items from students living in residential halls and Greek houses during the last week of the spring semester. MU, Columbia and several non-profit...