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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

MU economist finding solution for other countries to prepare for financial crises

Lucas Shapiro August 21, 2012

The National Science Foundation recently awarded MU economist Christopher Otrok a $70,600 grant for a research project. Ortok is in the process of developing a model that would be able to forecast how...

Rep. Todd Akin’s ‘legitimate rape’ comment sparks national controversy, GOP disapproval

Caroline O’Reilly August 21, 2012

The remarks of Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., the Republican challenger of Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., regarding “legitimate rape” on the St. Louis news program “The Jaco Report”...

Citizen proposes solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Scott Delhommer August 21, 2012

In July 2006, Columbia adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which called for a 7 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. Unfortunately, an Aug. 6 report by the city found...

New trolley tours to educate both Columbia visitors and natives

Griffin Matis August 21, 2012

Tiger Trolley Tours will open its services to visitors and Columbia natives on Wednesday, Aug. 22, with a ribbon ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, followed by tours to those in attendance. The tours,...

Local police step up school zone enforcement

Local police step up school zone enforcement

Laurien Rose August 21, 2012

Speed limits in Columbia school zones will be heavily enforced by Columbia police until Aug. 31, courtesy of an $8,000 grant from the state. The extra enforcement is a reminder to motorists to be particularly...

Freshman enrollment largest in MU’s history

Freshman enrollment largest in MU’s history

Ian Frazer August 21, 2012

The sphere of MU's influence is expanding both in its student body and its geographic reach due to this year’s freshman class. As of the first day of classes, 6,560 freshmen were enrolled at MU, a record...

FastCAT route debuts in Columbia

FastCAT route debuts in Columbia

Isabelle Marsh August 21, 2012

FastCAT, the new Columbia city transit plan made its debut Aug. 13. The plan, which will run through MU and the downtown area, is designed to transport students in high-traffic areas of the city. FastCAT...

Fall Welcome artist Ben Kweller rocks Carnahan Quadrangle

Fall Welcome artist Ben Kweller rocks Carnahan Quadrangle

Elise Schmelzer August 21, 2012

Carnahan Quadrangle transformed into a concert venue Saturday night when Texas based indie-rocker Ben Kweller hit the stage for MU’s annual Fall Welcome Concert. “I’m just so happy," freshman Kathy...

Theft remains most-reported offense on campus

Theft remains most-reported offense on campus

Ryan Cross August 21, 2012

From petty thefts to violent assault, college students can be targets for all sorts of crimes while living on campus. With school back in session, local police and campus officials are urging students...

Out with the old and in with the new: McDonald’s closes, Success Center expands

Out with the old and in with the new: McDonald’s closes, Success Center expands

Nicole Shaddy August 21, 2012

Beginning this semester, the expanded portion of the Student Success Center will be open for student use. The renovation will be used to further the collaborative learning environment both the Learning...

MUPD investigates on-campus assault

Jack Howland August 21, 2012

A female student dialed 911 at about 11:35 p.m. Sunday claiming she was assaulted near the intersection of College Avenue and Rollins Street, according to an MU Police Department news release. The victim...

Brookside on College opens after summer of reconstruction

Brookside on College opens after summer of reconstruction

Zach Foor August 21, 2012

After nearly two months of reconstruction, many residents of the Brookside on College apartment complex were able to move into their new homes Saturday. The apartment complex, located at College Avenue...