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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

California police error could lead to overturn of thousands of DUIs

Katrina Molholm March 20, 2012

An investigation in the San Francisco Police Department discovered that breathalyzers were not being tested properly, resulting in the possible overturn of thousands of DUIs. But in Columbia, police rely...

MU NAACP presents eighth annual Image Awards

MU NAACP presents eighth annual Image Awards

Hunter Woodall March 20, 2012

For the presenters, performers and award recipients at this year’s MU National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards, the ceremony was a chance to be recognized for their work...

New bill would create statewide prescription drug monitoring program

Jeremy Truitt March 20, 2012

A new Senate bill could help decrease prescription drug abuse in Missouri, as all prescriptions may be electronically monitored, according to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Act. Sen. Kevin Engler, R-District...

MSO women foster friendship through basketball league

Malory Ensor March 20, 2012

Women from the Muslim Student Organization are hitting the Oakland Junior High School courts to practice their basketball skills. In what began as a pick-up game among friends, the young women from MSO...

Four Front holds summit geared toward future leaders

Emmy Boyd March 20, 2012

Around 40 student leaders representing more than 10 social justice organizations gathered Saturday to learn what it takes to be a great leader. The Four Front Leadership Conference, which took place at...

MU graduate presents research on Latino youth

Batul Hassan March 20, 2012

Adriana Umaña-Taylor returned to her alma mater Monday to present a lecture about understanding context in regard to Latino youth development in the United States. Her research has shown a connection...

Council continues discussion over improved transit system

Council continues discussion over improved transit system

Sam Rourke March 20, 2012

Columbia City Council approved placing revised posters in transit buses to inform students of possible changes to the Black and Gold Route beginning next fall at its meeting Monday night. Councilwoman...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox March 20, 2012

**Professor discusses benefits of video games for male students** PENN STATE — Male students who like to play video games might not have to feel as bad for taking that hour-long World of Warcraft study...

Seth Meyers visits MU

Seth Meyers visits MU

Kelsey Maffett March 20, 2012

Under drizzling rain outside Jesse Hall, “Saturday Night Live” star Seth Meyers diligently signed autographs and posed for dozens of pictures for a crowd of comedy fans after his stand-up performance...

Missouri caucuses complete, but with no actual winner

Jeremy Truitt March 20, 2012

The general consensus surrounding the Missouri caucuses Saturday is summed with the words confusion and passion, according to multiple reports. Thousands of Missouri residents packed town halls, schools...

Galena takes first in Mizzou Dashboard competition

Galena takes first in Mizzou Dashboard competition

Madison Alcedo March 20, 2012

Galena Residence Hall took first place in another Mizzou Dashboard competition, which measures energy and electricity consumption among residence halls. Former Sustain Mizzou President Ben Datema obtained...

Single-space parking meters to be tested on Ninth Street through mid-May

Single-space parking meters to be tested on Ninth Street through mid-May

Sean Na March 20, 2012

After 35 days of testing with multi-space parking meters between Broadway and Locust Streets, the first test with multi-space parking meters has received a few both positive and negative comments. Columbia...