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The Maneater

Students petition to keep Honors College graduation on the Quad

Students petition to keep Honors College graduation on the Quad

Andrew Beasley March 5, 2013

MU Honors College students are petitioning to keep the Honors Graduation Ceremony in its traditional location on Francis Quadrangle. The petition, created by senior Michelle Fiesta and posted online on...

‘After Tiller’ film sparks discussion about late-term abortions

Caroline Brown March 4, 2013

In the wake of the True/False Film Fest, the directors of "After Tiller" — a film documenting the lives of the few doctors in the country who perform late-term abortions — participated in a panel on...

Missouri senators split over Hagel confirmation

Matthew Flores March 1, 2013

After a bitterly contested and debated hearing process, Missouri's U.S. senators are on opposite sides of the divide over the newly appointed Secretary of Defense. Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., was...

House considers ‘market-based Medicaid’ after expansion fails

Claire Boston March 1, 2013

After a governor-approved Medicaid expansion plan failed to pass, a Missouri House Republican unveiled a new “market-based Medicaid” plan Tuesday. Rep. Jay Barnes, R-Jefferson City, sponsored House...

Mizzou Hunger Dinner simulates food insecurity, supports Tiger Pantry

Andrew Beasley March 1, 2013

Students had the chance to place themselves in the shoes of people living with food insecurity at the Mortar Board’s Mizzou Hunger Dinner this Wednesday in Memorial Union. The event benefited Tiger...

10 Years of True/False

Cait Campbell March 1, 2013

2003 - David Wilson and Paul Sturtz envision a film event intended to celebrate the new wave of cinematic documentaries. 2004 - Ragtag Cinema, The Blue Note and the Missouri Theatre host the first True/False...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Tess Catlett March 1, 2013

####Three arrested at Wolpers Hall Police arrested two students on drug charges and one student on an alcohol charge shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday at Wolpers Hall. Police were called to Wolpers Hall...

Giving better than receiving, says psychology lecture installment

Hanna Jacunski March 1, 2013

Jennifer Crocker, social psychology professor at Ohio State University, assured her audience that giving truly is better than receiving Thursday at Jesse Wrench Auditorium. Crocker, an Ohio Eminent Scholar,...

MU professor predicts another hot, dry summer for 2013

Hanna Jacunski March 1, 2013

Despite the snow falling from the rooftops, Columbia is in for another hot, dry summer. Tony Lupo, a professor of soil, environmental and atmospheric sciences, is predicting Columbia’s 2013 summer will...

Firearms bills show sharp differences in statehouse

Matthew Flores March 1, 2013

A bill introduced last week in the Missouri House of Representatives would attempt to send state legislators to prison if they attempt to pass stricter gun control. "Any member of the general assembly...

Multi-million dollar lawsuit against Columbia Police Department adds another plaintiff

Laurien Rose March 1, 2013

Matt Akins, founder of the watchdog organization Citizens for Justice, will be joining two father-son pairs as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Columbia Police Department and Boone County Prosecutor...

Tuesday’s snowstorm causes massive power outage

Daniela Sirtori Cortina March 1, 2013

More than 4,000 Columbia Water and Light costumers were without power Tuesday after the second snowstorm in less than week hit the Columbia area. Power went out at about 5:30 a.m. and was completely restored...