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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

PHA elects 2012 executive board members

Katie Yaeger November 1, 2011

The closing of the fall semester brings the beginning of new Greek Life leadership. MU’s Panhellenic Association held elections for its executive board 11 a.m. Sunday in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. The...

Columbia Police Department updates day-to-day operating policies

Caitlin Holland November 1, 2011

The Columbia Police Department updated eight polices regarding day-to-day operations. The police have plans to make more updates in November, CPD spokeswoman Jill Wieneke said in an email. Wieneke said...

Habitat for Humanity builds 'Ten for Joplin'

Habitat for Humanity builds ‘Ten for Joplin’

Allison Prang November 1, 2011

The bustle of people, laughter and plenty of sawing and hammering following the arrival of Habitat for Humanity workers has interrupted the once eerie silence after a deadly tornado struck Joplin six months...

FBI proposes new broader definition of rape, includes both genders

Dani Kass November 1, 2011

An FBI subcommittee agreed to pass a motion to broaden the definition of rape. According to a proposed definition by the Uniform Crime Reporting Subcommittee of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information...

“The Night Strangers” by Chris Bohjalian — 4 out of 5 stars

Claire Landsbaum November 1, 2011

A sickening clench of the stomach, an outbreak of cold sweat on the brow, a sudden intake of breath: these are all sensations accompanying Chris Bohjalian’s “The Night Strangers.” Readers beware,...

Megan and Jordan’s story

Megan and Jordan’s story

Allison Prang November 1, 2011

Less than a minute. That was the time it took for a tornado to rip through MU sophomores Megan McAllister and Jordan Herr's hometown of Joplin and leave more than 160 deaths and miles of destruction in...

Full house: Joplin residents, top profiles gather for scrimmage

Full house: Joplin residents, top profiles gather for scrimmage

Seth Boster November 1, 2011

For a moment, silence consumed the One State, One Spirit Classic at Missouri Southern State University. MU and MSSU basketball players joined the 3,477 fans in lowering their heads. The moment was 5:41...

Panel on Women in Islam discusses misconceptions, shares experiences

Jaime Williams October 30, 2011

The Muslim Students Organization hosted a panel on Women in Islam on Wednesday as part of Islam Awareness Week. MSO President Taha Hameduddin said the panel was part of the overall goal of Islam Awareness...

Missouri ranks in bottom 10 for energy efficient states

Caroline Bauman October 28, 2011

The state of Missouri scored 8.5 out of a total 50 points, receiving a ranking of 44, in the fifth edition scorecard released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy last week. The State...

Proposed downtown sales tax heads to voters

Wes Duplantier October 28, 2011

Local shoppers might soon see a slight bump up in their sales tax if voters approve a new sales tax aimed at raising money for improvements in downtown Columbia. The Downtown Community Improvement District...

Federal grant will boost in-state health care training

Amanda Svoboda October 28, 2011

Thirteen Missouri colleges have received grants totaling $20 million as part of a statewide initiative led by Gov. Jay Nixon to educate 4,600 Missourians for jobs in health care, one of America’s fastest-growing...

Hillel-A-Thon raises money for free programming

Jaime Williams October 28, 2011

Mizzou Hillel held its annual fundraiser Hillel-A-Thon this past week. Students made phone calls to potential donors asking for pledges during Hillel-A-Thon, director Brian Mitchell said. “It is completely...