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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

RJI hosts changing media symposium

Ian Frazer November 15, 2011

MU’s Reynolds Journalism Institute is hosting a symposium Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss trends identified in the Federal Communications Commission’s report “Information Needs Communities.” The...

Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative adopts new Student Ambassadors program

Chris Gothner November 15, 2011

MU's Chancellor's Diversity Initiative is beginning a new Student Ambassadors Program, which will give students the opportunity to represent CDI at various diversity-related events across campus. Interim...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox November 15, 2011

House speaker releases statement about sexual assault allegations PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY - "If the findings of the grand jury (surrounding former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and other...

Derrick Washington sentenced to 5 years in prison

Emmy Boyd November 14, 2011

Former MU tailback Derrick Washington was sentenced to five years in prison and 120 days in the 559 Shock Incarceration Program on Monday after being convicted of felony deviate sexual assault in September. Washington...

New postage stamp created in honor of veterans

New postage stamp created in honor of veterans

Sam Rourke November 13, 2011

Friday was the day to honor the sacrifices veterans have made to keep America free. That honor can now be seen at the post office with the new “Purple Heart Forever” stamp, which was formally presented...

Career expert speaks to business students

Aamer Trambu November 13, 2011

Career development guru Donald Asher visited Columbia on Thursday to share, what he promised the audience, was knowledge that would benefit them more than $50,000. He held two workshops in succession...

MU honors veterans with memorial rededication, wreath-laying ceremonies

MU honors veterans with memorial rededication, wreath-laying ceremonies

Katie Yaeger November 12, 2011

Students and community members gathered to recognize members of the United States Armed Forces with two ceremonies at noon Friday east of Memorial Union. Veterans, students and members of the community...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman November 11, 2011

Poll: Most Americans favor small businesses UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - Americans trust small business owners for job creation more than large corporations, the president and congressional leaders, according...

Post-9/11 documentary showcases efforts to "Better This World"

Post-9/11 documentary showcases efforts to “Better This World”

Cat Geissler November 11, 2011

The idea of bettering the world often leads America’s youth to put an action behind their revolutionary passions. Whether its a small protest in Columbia or a march in New York City, there is now no...

Student center celebrates 11/11/11 with Ping-Pong toss

Student center celebrates 11/11/11 with Ping-Pong toss

Hanna Jacunski November 11, 2011

Some things happen every day, like bells ringing at Memorial Union and “Law and Order” marathons. Some things happen every week, like Sunday Night Football. Some things, though, happen only once every...

CPRB denies former police officer’s appeal

CPRB denies former police officer’s appeal

Kelsey Maffett November 11, 2011

Former Columbia police officer Rob Sanders will not have his day in front of the Citizens Police Review Board after all. The board decided at its Wednesday meeting it didn’t have the authority to review...

Tryptophan’s last stand: Only tunes can save the turkey

Brandon Foster November 11, 2011

**Brandon Foster**: Yo, America. **America**: Sup? **BF:** Not sure if you've noticed, but it's Nov. 11. **USA:** Of course I've noticed. Eleven-eleven-eleven! **BF:** Oh, so you're observing Veterans...