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The Maneater

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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...

Dorial Green-Beckham, two teammates arrested on drug charges

Dorial Green-Beckham, two teammates arrested on drug charges

Seth Boster, Kelsey Maffett October 4, 2012

Freshman wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the former No. 1 recruit in the nation, and two other Missouri football players were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night. Green-Beckham, freshman linebacker...

TLC’s Matt Roloff speaks for Celebrate Ability Week

TLC’s Matt Roloff speaks for Celebrate Ability Week

Tracy Cook October 3, 2012

An aura of positivity filled the air in Jesse Auditorium as Matt Roloff received a standing ovation from MU students and members of the Columbia community. Roloff, known publicly for his role on TLC’s...

MU professor receives lifetime achievement award

Alaina Lancaster October 2, 2012

Since his graduation in 1971, MU professor James Sowers has accumulated 30 years of researching success — all tucked into the pocket of his lab coat. Pointing to framed photos on the walls, James Sowers...

Mumford & Sons — ‘Babel’: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Josh Matejka October 2, 2012

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s an old and clichéd saying, but it rings true of Mumford & Sons’ attitude about its new release, _Babel_, the follow-up to the double-platinum _Sigh...

Improv Festival brings comedy to MU

Improv Festival brings comedy to MU

Jacob Scholl October 2, 2012

This Saturday, comedians from Missouri to Chicago gathered for the first-ever MU Improv Festival. The event, sponsored by the Department of Student Activities, featured seven comedy groups who performed...

Celebrate Ability Week showcases abilities of students with disabilities

Beatriz Costa-Lima October 2, 2012

With one hand on a wheel and the other on the ball, MU Wheelchair Basketball player Ben Mayforth demonstrated how to dribble in wheelchair basketball at the sport's open house Monday. After passing the...