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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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...

Wrongful arrests uncommon but still problematic for CPD

Kelsey Maffett November 15, 2011

After the Columbia Police Department mistakenly arrested an innocent Columbia woman, the Citizens Police Review Board has brought the issue of clerical errors and data entry mistakes to light. Assistant...

Some students struggle to find time for flu shots

Daniel Shapiro November 15, 2011

Although the MU Student Health Center has once again made their top priority for the season giving students flu shots, many students have found it hard to find the time to actually get one. The Student...

Paid or unpaid, internships offer valuable experience

Paid or unpaid, internships offer valuable experience

Tess Catlett November 15, 2011

Entry-level jobs now require much more than a degree. What used to be acceptable accreditation now buffers the internship experience expected in today’s job market. Students are again faced with the...

Coldplay: _Mylo Xyloto_

Miles Dobis November 15, 2011

For some, Coldplay’s continued popularity is inexplicable, but for many, it is totally understandable. The band takes a very broad Britpop base (vast production, big sound, stadium-filling ambition)...

New bill to legalize marijuana could be on MO 2012 ballot

New bill to legalize marijuana could be on MO 2012 ballot

Ellen Sherman November 15, 2011

Legalizing the illegal substance marijuana has been a hot topic for the past decade. A synthetic weed, K2, drug cartels and an increase in potency have put pressure on the government to construct a plan...

Student fee increase proposed by MSA, SFRC

Hunter Woodall November 15, 2011

To help ease the stress of staff members working overtime to help MU students, the Missouri Students Association recently made the decision to recommend an increase in student fees. MSA Secretary of Auxiliaries...

“Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey”

Christable Barrow November 15, 2011

Many documentary films, in their attempts to be informative and fact-based, cease to be heart-warming and inspiring. “Being Elmo” is a documentary that radiates all of these qualities and leaves the...

Students start petition against rezoning for Regency mobile home park

Sam Rourke November 15, 2011

The rezoning of the Regency mobile home park for luxury student housing has been a controversial topic on the City Council agenda and two organizations have chosen to collectively make an effort to get...

Grad student’s original play performed by Department of Theatre

Taylor Fox November 15, 2011

Playing off the classic theme of life choices, a new play by MU graduate student Matt Fotis, “The Girl in the Cube,” makes the audience question whether they should settle for their boring everyday...