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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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Students stand against education cuts

Molly Duffy January 27, 2012

In the wake of [Gov. Jay Nixon’s proposed 12.5 percent budget cut to education]( https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2012/1/20/nixon-proposes-125-percent-cut-higher-education/), some MU students are voicing...

Committee narrows down search for law school dean

Hanna Jacunski January 27, 2012

MU’s School of Law is on the hunt for a new dean, and a unique search committee has been narrowing down a large pool for a suitable replacement. Provost Brian Foster has brought different departments...

You will love ‘The Artist’…whether you intend to or not

Dylan Chapman January 27, 2012

It probably goes against everything I stand for (or claim to) that I love “The Artist” as much as I do. I don’t think I’m supposed to like this movie. “The Artist” is a modern-day black and...

rideShare provides students with carpooling options

Madison Alcedo January 27, 2012

Students who are looking for a ride home for a weekend during the year now have the option to find a ride online through rideShare. Created as a trial service in fall 2010, [rideShare](http://universityrideboard.com/schools/university-missouri)...

'Bicycle Dreams' rides into Columbia

‘Bicycle Dreams’ rides into Columbia

Greta Weber January 27, 2012

"Bicycle Dreams," an award-winning documentary about a cyclist competition called Race Across America, will be screening Thursday, Feb. 2, at The Blue Note as a part of the film’s “Bicycle Dreams on...

‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’: — 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah Walsh January 24, 2012

During its initial promotional push, David Fincher’s "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" advertised itself as “the feel-bad movie of the holidays,” promising a gritty, grown-up alternative to the kid-friendly...

Communication about transit remains open

Communication about transit remains open

Elise Moser January 24, 2012

MU has hired a consultant to assess the possibility of MU owning its own transit system as complications persist with Columbia Transit. The consultant from a firm specializing in transit issues will interview...

‘Young Adult’: 3 out of 5 stars

Kristin Torres January 24, 2012

When Charlize Theron’s character Mavis Gary proposes to her old high school boyfriend Buddy (Patrick Wilson) that he leave their hometown, move to the city with her and leave it all behind, he coolly...

New bill stirs up debate over classroom lecture recording

Sam Rourke January 24, 2012

Last month, students at MU received an email with an executive order outlining new rules regarding the recording of classroom lectures. The executive order may be short-lived if a new bill, sponsored by...

MU brings in students from Beijing to begin Chinese New Year

Clare Ngai January 24, 2012

A crowd of 200 people waited with bated breath Friday night at Jesse Hall. Finally 11-year-old Xi Fang Zhang appeared on stage in traditional Peking Opera costume. Zhang was one of the 64 students who...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton January 24, 2012

1. Two arrested in residence halls, found with marijuana MU Police Department were dispatched at 9:57 p.m. Thursday to the College Avenue residence hall to respond to a call from Residential Life staff. “Officers...

MU students honored at Kennedy Center theater competition

Dani Kass January 24, 2012

MU students took home multiple awards in playwriting, design, acting and theater criticism last week at the 44th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. The Kennedy Center in Washington...