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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Rush Limbaugh nominated for Hall of Famous Missourians

Jeremy Truitt March 16, 2012

Rep. Steven Tilley, R-district 106, has chosen Rush Limbaugh to be inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians, a choice that infuriates some, said Nicole Silvestri, spokeswoman for Students for a Better...

Ron Paul campaigns at MU

Ron Paul campaigns at MU

Taylor Fox March 16, 2012

Republican candidate Ron Paul spoke Thursday on Carnahan Quad to hundreds of students and area residents. Paul immediately began his speech by getting the attention of his young voters. “You are inheriting...

Life of a cop: Sheriff’s officer proves duty not always adventure

Emmy Boyd March 16, 2012

While speeding down a dirt road Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Winchester received noticed that the possible break-in at a local business he was headed to was a false alarm. “That’s...

Plans develop for new veterans memorial

Plans develop for new veterans memorial

Caroline Bauman March 16, 2012

Memorial Union has honored MU students who died in World War I for 86 years. Faculty and students are now in the process of designing a new memorial to honor students who have served in conflicts since...

My Beautiful Park Twisted Fantasy

My Beautiful Park Twisted Fantasy

Robert Langellier March 16, 2012

If you’re anything like me, you’ve occasionally wondered what it would be like if local parks became anthropomorphic creatures and fought to the death in a gladiator-style battle royale. Let’s break...

LBC begins election season short of two executive members

Molly Duffy March 16, 2012

With a few recent executive board member changes, the Legion of Black Collegians is heading into its election season. Nominations for LBC president and vice president, as well as committee chairs, were...

Local musicians thrive under The Bridge

Local musicians thrive under The Bridge

Kelsey Wingo March 16, 2012

The first steps inside uncover eclectic wooden rafters, an elongated room and a bar in the corner. Flat speakers spread along the walls, familiar faces and comfortable voices nurse their drinks and discuss...