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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

St. Louis biohazard cleanup company’s website could be a scam

Jennifer Beatty April 5, 2013

The Columbia Police Department recently warned citizens via Facebook to avoid a potential scam from a biohazard cleanup company’s website. Bio Advocate Pro claims to be a cleaning company on 8080 State...

MSA discusses election process as senate retention decreases

Jill Deutsch April 5, 2013

As an increasing number of senators vacate their seats, the Missouri Students Association Senate discussed changes to its attendance policy and the senator election process Wednesday. At its full Senate...

National Weather Service enhances warning system

Katie Pohlman April 5, 2013

The National Weather Service implemented changes to its severe weather warning system, including stronger wording and greater details. The changes come after a yearlong study in which several NWS offices...

Capitol Wrap-Up: Week of April 1

Matthew Flores April 5, 2013

####Anti-drone legislation passed in House#### The Missouri House of Representatives passed a measure Tuesday that would ban surveillance in manned or unmanned aircraft conducted without a warrant. House...

MU faculty receives Kemper Fellowships for excellence

MU faculty receives Kemper Fellowships for excellence

Andrew Beasley April 5, 2013

Elizabeth Baker was in the middle of teaching a group of doctoral students when she was announced as one of the five recipients of this year’s Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. “I have a...

TriCo, Fluidity co-host 'This is How We Do Gender'

TriCo, Fluidity co-host ‘This is How We Do Gender’

Joyce Peng April 5, 2013

Four panelists discussed how they experience and perform gender in different ways in their lives during the "This is How We Do Gender" event on Wednesday. TriCo partnered with Fluidity to co-host the...

Skala, Thomas unseat incumbents while McDavid keeps mayor

Beatriz Costa-Lima April 5, 2013

City Council will see a shift as two challengers ousted two incumbents, while Mayor Bob McDavid will retain his seat as mayor. Columbia Proposition 1 and Boone County Propostion 1 were both approved. City...

Senior art major remembered for her positivity, compassion

Nassim Benchaabane April 5, 2013

Emily Kristin Jackson is rarely remembered without her signature smile, her contagious optimism or her ability to go above and beyond to help others. “There was a perceptible difference in the energy...

City Council devotes more funds to airport terminal improvements

Beatriz Costa-Lima April 5, 2013

The Columbia City Council approved an intradepartmental fund at Monday night's meeting to dedicate more money for terminal improvements at Columbia Regional Airport. Funds from six accounts will transfer...

Rolla Police Department organizes mud obstacle course

Lakshna Mehta April 5, 2013

The Rolla Police Department has organized a mud obstacle course to raise money for the Concerns of Police Survivors. The obstacle course, known as the Fugitive Run, encourages participants to pretend they...

Students confess love, lust on Mizzou Secret Admirers

Students confess love, lust on Mizzou Secret Admirers

Colette Rector April 5, 2013

Gone are the days of reading the words “Do you like me? Check yes or no,” nervously scribbled on a sticky note by a sweaty hand. Affection can now be displayed publicly through anonymous submissions...

Campus Facilities begins spring cleaning

Colette Rector April 5, 2013

A week after spring break, birds are singing, students are enjoying warmer weather and the staff of MU Campus Facilities is working to spruce up campus for the season. This week marks the beginning of...