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The Maneater

MU students, athletes create Harlem Shake videos

MU students, athletes create Harlem Shake videos

Leslie Howard February 19, 2013

Two groups of MU students filmed their own versions of the viral “Harlem Shake” videos on Saturday. [The first video](https://www.themaneater.com/videos/2013/2/17/82/), led by James Franklin and other...

‘FAFSA Saturday’ helps MU faculty, students fill out financial aid form

Vivian Qian February 19, 2013

The Missouri College Advising Corps will host an event Saturday to provide MU students, parents, faculty and staff with more information about financial aid and completing the FAFSA form. “FAFSA Saturday”...

House approves stricter voter ID legislation

House approves stricter voter ID legislation

Matthew Flores February 19, 2013

The Missouri House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation Thursday that would require Missourians to present photo identification in order to vote in public elections. House Bill 48 and House...

MSA selects new committee chairs

Thom Carter February 19, 2013

The Missouri Students Association selected a new chairman and chairwoman to fill vacant positions left by members of the new executive cabinet. Senator Ben Vega was elected as chairman of the Academic...

Sullivan, McDavid begin campaigning for April mayoral election

Sullivan, McDavid begin campaigning for April mayoral election

Beatriz Costa-Lima February 19, 2013

After serving as mayor for three years, Mayor Bob McDavid will face challenger Sid Sullivan in April in the municipal elections. McDavid and Sullivan opposed each other in the 2010 municipal election...

City celebrates inaugural American Airlines flight

Cole Kennedy February 19, 2013

With airlines charging additional fees for everything from blankets to aisle seats, the last item travelers expect is free beer when they get to the airport. But free beer is exactly what travelers received...

‘Click It Or Ticket’ campaign to start in Jefferson City

Kathryn Costello February 19, 2013

Starting Friday, Missouri State Highway Patrol officers will begin a fierce “Click It Or Ticket” campaign. The efforts of Troop F, whose jurisdiction includes Boone County, will contribute to a statewide...

Police Blotter

Veronike Collazo February 19, 2013

####Woman steals stock pot, attempts to return it#### Columbia Police Department officers were sent to the 415 Conley Rd. Walmart Supercenter after a Loss Prevention Officer reported a possible theft....

Groups ask council to rethink Providence Road plans

Groups ask council to rethink Providence Road plans

Beatriz Costa-Lima February 19, 2013

A $6.6 million plan to improve intersections along Providence Road could be replaced with a less expensive alternative that demolishes fewer houses. The Columbia Historic Preservation Commission submitted...

Columbia man charged with murder in Ste. Genevieve

Lisa Conley February 19, 2013

Curtis L. Smith, 52, of Columbia was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County in relation to the Nov. 17 death of his girlfriend, 52-year-old Kristi Murphy. At a news conference...

McCaskill supports Violence Against Women Act

McCaskill supports Violence Against Women Act

Bell Johnson February 19, 2013

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., spoke out about the Violence Against Women Act on Friday, hoping to raise awareness about sexual domestic violence and encourage the House of Representatives to treat the...

Car crashes into Going Bonkers Family Fun Center

Claire Boston February 19, 2013

A car crashed into the side of the Going Bonkers Family Fun Center on Friday morning. Although the building was occupied at the time of the incident, no one was injured. The driver and her passenger,...