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The Maneater

‘TAPP into Democracy’ event series a big hit

Jack Howard September 20, 2012

Tigers Against Partisan Politics doesn’t want students to tune out of the 2012 presidential election. They want you to watch "Saturday Night Live." MU political science professor Bill Horner said watching...

MU’s anthropology department holds Archeology Month events

Yuna Park September 18, 2012

September marks the 16th annual Archaeology Month. As a celebration of the anniversary, the anthropology department will throw Missouri Archaeology Month’s Sweet 16 Party and several other events for...

City Council approves roll-cart pilot program

Scott Delhommer September 18, 2012

The Columbia City Council approved a pilot program for the controversial roll-cart system Monday night. The proposed pilot system was met with opposition from several city council members based more on...

Police Blotter

Veronike Collazo, Ally McEntire September 18, 2012

####Police find hashish, mushrooms in suspect's apartment A search warrant for 1614 Amelia St., Apt. 3A resulted in the arrest of Ryan C. Leer, 25, and Michael P. Leer, 24, at 11 a.m. Friday. Columbia...

MUPD

MUPD

September 18, 2012

**What to know when you call:** _MUPD phone number: 573-882-7201_ Where ▪ Where are you now? ▪ Where did the crime happen? ▪ If the suspect(s) is/are gone, where did he/she/they go? In what direction? ▪ Did...

RHA Congress preparing to vote on proposed budget

Paul Albani-Burgio September 18, 2012

The Residence Halls Association is working to get approval for its budget for the fall semester, which will be voted on and likely approved at the first meeting of RHA Congress next week. The proposed...

City Council votes on budget, utility fees to increase

City Council votes on budget, utility fees to increase

Scott Delhommer September 18, 2012

If you pay for utilities at your apartment, your rates will be going up Oct. 1. Even if you don’t pay for utilities, your rental rate could increase as landlords look to make back some of the money lost...

Burglar arrested in spite of warning text message

Lakshna Mehta September 18, 2012

A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after breaking into a Columbia home, despite warning the victim via text against alerting the authorities. Douglas Edward Nix Jr., 30, broke into a house in the 700...

MU spreads word about sickle cell disease

Alaina Lancaster September 18, 2012

Averaging about seven to eight micrometers in diameter, it might seem unfathomable misshapen red blood cells could detrimentally impact a person’s life. But Alantra Neal is living proof they can. “I...

MSA presidential election campaign begins

Jill Deutsch, Cassa Niedringhaus September 18, 2012

The Missouri Students Association election campaign has officially begun. Presidential slates submitted their candidacy proposals Monday. Those running include presidential and vice presidential candidates...

Study finds comments on Facebook pictures alter social perception

Andrew Beasley September 18, 2012

Comments on Facebook profile pictures can play a huge role in how one is socially perceived, according to a new study by doctoral student Seoyeon Hong. The study found insulting comments could have a...

GAMMA Jam raises money for women with alcoholism through annual talent show

GAMMA Jam raises money for women with alcoholism through annual talent show

Andrew Graham September 18, 2012

Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol hosted its annual talent show Monday night at the Missouri Theatre. For $7, audience members got to see a show that featured 12 acts, performed mainly...