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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

RAMS raises awareness during 'Rock-It' event

RAMS raises awareness during ‘Rock-It’ event

Katie Yaeger February 23, 2012

Students gathered to watch 21 fraternities and sororities perform in the Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis Rock-It competition preliminaries at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at The Blue Note. As MU's...

A&S council hosts annual week of events

Matt Ingram February 21, 2012

Students in the College of Arts and Science preparing for a regular week should reevaluate their calendars. Monday marked the beginning of the College of Arts and Science Week, an annual celebration hosted...

Ars Nova choir group performs at MU for ‘Collecting a New Century’

Sarah Walsh February 21, 2012

A feast for the senses took place Friday night as art and music came together for MU’s Ars Nova. Singers gave a concert inspired by artwork from the Museum of Art and Archaeology’s most recent exhibition,...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton February 21, 2012

1. Three arrested after pointing gun at students from church parking lot Three people were arrested after pointing a gun at Hickman High School students from the parking lot of a church. Andrew L. Barnette-Kruger,...

Senior wins top prize for shoe heel concept

Hunter Woodall February 21, 2012

MU senior Jessica Cui won first place in the REDI Entrepreneurial Summit's Idea Bounce Competition. Columbia-based company Regional Economic Development Inc. holds the competition annually. Cui’s award-winning...

MSA executives request extra funds to attend Big 12 on the Hill

Elise Moser February 21, 2012

Missouri Students Association President Xavier Billingsley and Vice President Helena Kooi will attend the Big 12 on the Hill Conference despite MU’s move to the SEC. The annual conference will be held...

The EndZone finds potential competition in downtown tailgating area

The EndZone finds potential competition in downtown tailgating area

Molly Duffy February 21, 2012

Last football season, the Missouri Students Association revamped MU tailgating by creating The EndZone, a space for students to gather before kick-off. But if a new tailgating area downtown, Tiger Town,...

Returning students discuss on-campus housing limits, off campus living

Megan Lewis February 21, 2012

With the deadline to apply to live on-campus next year passed, living arrangements for the 2012-13 school year are a prevalent topic in the minds of many MU students. Only a small number of upperclassmen...

Office for Financial Success reopening begins Missouri Saves Week

Office for Financial Success reopening begins Missouri Saves Week

Katie Yaeger February 21, 2012

With a new location and a newly remodeled space, the Office for Financial Success is open for business. The office held its grand reopening ceremony at 10:15 a.m. Monday in Stanley Hall after remodeling...

STRIPES undergoes first weekend with new policy

Ciera Velarde February 21, 2012

The first weekend under the new STRIPES policy to decrease wait times was successful for the organization, STRIPES spokesman Mark Hodges said. In the past, a student could request a ride from STRIPES...

Missouri breaks record with $14.1 billion in exports, lower unemployment

Jeremy Truitt February 21, 2012

Total Missouri exports topped $14.1 billion in 2011, a new record for the Show-Me state and a huge boost to the state’s overall economic expansion, according to the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Combs February 21, 2012

**Sugary drinks' unhealthiness becomes prevalent** PENN STATE — It’s recommended that everyone drink at least eight glasses of water a day, but many could have a tough time fitting that in amid an...