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$2.7 million lawsuit targets police, prosecutor

Emily Brehe • February 19, 2013

Two father-son pairs are in the midst of a $2.7 million lawsuit with city and county officials after their guns were taken away. Four plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Boone County Prosecutor Daniel...

Kathleen Zellner files petition to appeal Ryan Ferguson case

Lakshna Mehta • February 19, 2013

Ryan Ferguson’s lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, filed a new petition in January requesting the courts for an appeal on his case. Supporters of Ferguson petitioned for habeas corpus in February 2011, which...

MU kicks off Spirit Week with Trivia Night

Witt Wells • February 19, 2013

The Alumni Association Student Board and the Missouri Students Association kicked off Mizzou Spirit Week with Mizzou Trivia Night at The Shack on Monday. “We wanted to host Trivia Night to bring Mizzou...

‘Vagina’ echoes in Jesse Auditorium for 12th annual Vagina Monologues

Thom Carter • February 19, 2013

Coochi snorcher, pussy, maneater — the list goes on. No matter what it’s called, actresses gave the vagina a voice Saturday night at the twelfth annual MU Vagina Monologues. Female students from all...

MU students join D.C. protest against KXL Pipeline

Hanna Jacunski • February 19, 2013

Ten MU students attended the “Forward on Climate" rally Sunday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to protest the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The rally, hosted by environmental...

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

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

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...