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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

Robert Simms, Columbia’s IT director, resigns

Katherine Fallon October 5, 2012

Columbia’s Information Technology Director Robert Simms resigned last week after spending 12 years in the position. Deputy City Manager Tony St. Romaine announced Simms’s resignation in a news release....

Love Your Body Day helps students embrace their body image

Sara Naatz October 5, 2012

Lowry Mall came alive Thursday with celebrations of the annual Love Your Body Day, where several on-campus organizations came together to promote healthy body image and encourage positive self-esteem. The...

MSA Senate confirms Steven Dickherber as first LAO

Cassa Niedringhaus October 5, 2012

Steven Dickherber was confirmed as the first legislative advocacy officer of the Missouri Students Association on Wednesday. The newly created position is designed to facilitate contact between the MSA...

Family of MU student killed in bus crash files wrongful death lawsuit

Andrew Beasley October 5, 2012

The parents of Aditi Avhad, an MU student who was killed in a bus accident in August, have filed a wrongful death suit against Megabus USA LLC and Coach USA as well as Preston Taylor, the driver of the...

Exceeding housing capacity, students live in staff rooms for the longest time on record

Exceeding housing capacity, students live in staff rooms for the longest time on record

Nicole Shaddy October 5, 2012

With this year’s record-setting freshman class, the Department of Residential Life was pressed to accommodate the housing needs of the freshman class. Residential Life allows many more students to submit...

MUPD targets minor infractions to prevent future incidents

Andrea Gonzales-Paul October 5, 2012

Although 2011 crime statistics show no dramatic increase, the MU Police Department is continually enforcing lesser incidents that can lead to more dangerous situations. MUPD's 2011 Campus Crime and Fire...

Wellness Resource Center kicks off Alcohol Responsibility Month with annual resource fair

Sara Naatz October 5, 2012

The Wellness Resource Center began its Alcohol Responsibility Month on Tuesday with the 30th annual resource fair. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Stotler Lounge, where different organizations...

MU Health Care establishes pharmacy in student center

Alaina Lancaster October 5, 2012

Fresh smells of paint and pharmaceuticals along with Jamie the friendly technician greet the customers in the new MU Pharmacy in the Student Center. Neil Schmidt, System Pharmacy Manager for MU Health...

Police Blotter

Veronike Collazo October 5, 2012

####Police find Vicodin, marijuana in Hudson Hall MU officers responded to a call of a narcotic smell at 10:33 p.m. Tuesday. Officers met with Residential Life staff at Hudson Hall where the smell was...

UM Press advisory committee named

UM Press advisory committee named

Jack Howland October 5, 2012

An advisory committee of authors, faculty, student scholars and other relevant parties has been named to help transition the University of Missouri Press to the MU campus. The committee was formed “in...

RSVP Center hosts Clothesline Project, brings awareness to sexual violence

RSVP Center hosts Clothesline Project, brings awareness to sexual violence

Erika Trombley October 5, 2012

T-shirts hung from a line through Lowry Mall on Wednesday, each hand-decorated with personal messages of shame and hatred, others forgiveness and strength. These T-shirts were a part of the Relationship...

Mizzou On Your Own expands on audio tour program

Mizzou On Your Own expands on audio tour program

Alex Bond October 5, 2012

Mizzou On Your Own, formerly known as Mizzou Audio Tours, is planning to expand its self-guided tour program to incorporate more sites on campus. The groups involved in Mizzou On Your Own are planning...