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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MU Dance Marathon raises $76,724

MU Dance Marathon raises $76,724

Ciera Velarde March 13, 2012

More than 550 dancers participated in MU’s fifth annual Dance Marathon on Saturday in the MU Student Recreation Complex. For 12 consecutive hours, the participants danced to raise funds for MU Children’s...

MU Women’s Center hosts 16th Annual Women’s Poetry Night

Emily Dias March 13, 2012

Poets at the 16th Annual Women’s Poetry Night shared poems about Italian getaways, Boy Scouts, astronomy conferences in Nebraska and the importance of recycling Hershey’s Kisses wrappers. The MU’s...

Dance Marathon inspires student to donate hair

Lizzie Johnson March 13, 2012

Leisha Ritter was known for her rope-like, signature braid. The brunette would wind her wavy locks into the style for both bad hair days and classy events. It was a staple of her style. It was also a...

MU Craft Studio holds 19th Women in the Arts exhibition

MU Craft Studio holds 19th Women in the Arts exhibition

Clare Ngai March 13, 2012

The 19th annual Women in the Arts exhibition kicked off with a reception Thursday in MU's Craft Studio. Every year, the Craft Studio holds the exhibition in conjunction with Women’s History Month to...

RHA to bid for November 2013 NACURH conference

Alex Stewart March 13, 2012

The Residence Halls Association is no longer bidding for the 2013 National Association of College and University Residence Halls Conference. “NACURH is considered to be the largest student run organization...

Police Blotter

Christina Haser March 13, 2012

1. Boy Scout leader arrested after soliciting nude photos from troop members Sheriffs arrested a Boy Scout leader after an investigation found he was operating a Facebook account soliciting nude photographs...

Tuition increase brings a concern to students’ debt

Tuition increase brings a concern to students’ debt

Sean Na March 13, 2012

Students are becoming more concerned about their finances after the UM System Board of Curators decided to increase tuition, especially those who receive any type of student loan aid. MU freshman Brandon...

MSA pushes for gender expression in M-Book non-discrimination clause

Molly Duffy March 13, 2012

By passing a resolution supporting the addition of gender expression to the non-discrimination clause in the M-book, the Missouri Students Association continued pushing MU’s diversity initiative ahead. “Especially...

RHA, MSA look to fund more AEDs

Molly Duffy March 13, 2012

Although the price is high, the Missouri Students Association and the Residence Halls Association are working toward purchasing enough automated external defibrillators to have one in each residence hall. “We’d...

Rush Limbaugh nominated for Hall of Famous Missourians

Jeremy Truitt March 13, 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...

Microsoft “Up-To-Date” program offers students discounts on software

Elise Moser March 13, 2012

The MU Bookstore is offering students a chance to purchase Microsoft software and updates during their stay at MU for $65. The Microsoft “Up-To-Date” program is available for students through Tiger...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox March 13, 2012

**SafeCare helps prevent recurring child abuse** UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA — The test program SafeCare is an evidence-based parenting program that addresses the social and family environment in which child...