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Bill could change law for Missouri driving permit holders

Bill could change law for Missouri driving permit holders

Margaret Gallagher March 9, 2012

A new bill, which would be put into effect Aug. 28, could loosen the current restrictions on who is allowed to accompany a driving permit holder. The law currently states permit holders can only drive...

Supreme Court could reverse affirmative action

Lizzie Johnson March 9, 2012

A Supreme Court revision might reverse a University of Michigan case and eliminate the use of race as a factor in admissions decisions, according to an article in the New York Times. Affirmative action...

CHEERS gives free soda to designated drivers

CHEERS gives free soda to designated drivers

Megan Clark March 6, 2012

A statewide alcohol responsibility program launched at MU can get you a free drink — if you’re the designated driver. This program, CHEERS, was designed to reward those who take the responsibility...

Prude ‘n’ proud revisited

Claire Landsbaum March 6, 2012

No, I am not a misogynist. I do not live in the dark ages. I do not own a turtleneck. Contrary to popular belief, I do in fact go out on weekends. I own a band-aid skirt and a pair of find-me-a-pole heels....

$6.2 million in HIV/AIDS relief awarded to St. Louis

Crystal Thomas March 6, 2012

Through the Ryan White Care Act, the city of St. Louis was granted $6.2 million to benefit those living with HIV or AIDS. During the 2013 fiscal year, the money will be administered to patients in St....

Time to get serious

Emma Woodhouse March 6, 2012

This is unprecedented, I know, but I’m starting this one off on a solemn note. I’d like to sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by the content of [my last column](http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2012/3/2/grindr-lovin-had-me-aghast/)....

MU hosts variety of events honoring Black History Month

MU hosts variety of events honoring Black History Month

JoVona Taylor March 6, 2012

Throughout the month of February, people in the MU community organized several events in honor of Black History Month. Many of the events connected to this year’s theme of Black Women in History & Culture,...

‘Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?’: 5 out of 5 stars

Stephanie Bray March 6, 2012

What do you get when you pair Joan and Melissa Rivers with television cameras? The result is "Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?" a comedy of epic proportions. In its second season, the show documents...

Folk and Weber newly elected RHA president, vice president

Alex Stewart March 6, 2012

Candidates Zack Folk and Lindsay Weber were announced the winners of the 2012 Residence Halls Association presidential election Friday at the RHA Ball. A record 748 residents cast their votes Thursday,...

‘Smash’: 5 out of 5 stars

Hillary Switzer March 6, 2012

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but NBC’s new musical drama “Smash” is a TV lover’s new weekly must-see. The show features “American Idol” runner-up Katharine McPhee as Karen Cartwright—a...

Columbia man dies, suspect arrested after shooting downtown

Emmy Boyd March 6, 2012

One man is dead after a shooting Sunday afternoon at the 300 block of North Eighth Street. Officers were dispatched around 3 p.m. to a reported shooting, where Lamont Sargent, 39, was in critical condition...

MU piano students perform for Mid-Missouri Collegiate Chapter Piano Ensemble Marathon

MU piano students perform for Mid-Missouri Collegiate Chapter Piano Ensemble Marathon

Megan Lewis March 6, 2012

Performers, audience members and professors alike gathered at 2 p.m. Saturday in Whitmore Recital Hall as students from MU’s School of Music queued up for a piano recital. The event, the Mid-Missouri...