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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Recycling grants to benefit apartments, business

Lizzie Johnson October 14, 2011

Two grants will help the city’s efforts to increase recycling in Columbia for office buildings and apartment complexes. The two $5,000 grants, given by the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District,...

Group uses data to key in on racial profiling in policing

Group uses data to key in on racial profiling in policing

Kay Yeung October 14, 2011

The Bias-Free Coalition turned its focus to data analysis in its second meeting Tuesday at the Daniel Boone City Building. Columbia Police Department data analyst Jerry East explained how the police used...

Bike impoundment rule goes into effect for MU campus

Caitlin Holland October 14, 2011

Five days in and MU cyclists are still impoundment-free. MU Police Department enacted a bike impoundment rule Oct. 10, stating any bikes parked illegally on campus could be removed and taken to Surplus...

Greek chapters find varied means to celebrate centennial Homecoming

Cait Campbell October 14, 2011

Sororities and fraternities at MU traditionally participate in competitions and service events during Homecoming week. For chapters that belong to the Panhellenic Association or Interfraternity Council,...

Artful Bra contest supports breast cancer survivors, lifts spirits

Artful Bra contest supports breast cancer survivors, lifts spirits

Alfie Cox October 11, 2011

Breast cancer survivors and sympathizers gathered to support the cause Wednesday for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center’s annual Artful Bra contest. The reception was held at the Tiger Hotel and showcased...

MU New Music Ensemble premieres student compositions

Christable Barrow October 11, 2011

Music fans filled Whitmore Recital Hall on Monday evening for the New Music Ensemble’s first performance of the season. Stefan Freund, the director of the ensemble, said he thought it was a great performance. “I...

MU program helps companies manage energy costs

Hunter Woodall October 11, 2011

During his tenure as an educator at MU, Bin Wu has worked to teach students about energy efficiency through industrial engineering. As director of the MU’s Industrial Assessment Center, Wu and his team...

Success makes future for Truman School Grant Writing Program brighter

Cat Geissler October 11, 2011

An idea surfacing from an apparent theme at local coalition meetings would later evolve into the Truman School of Public Affairs’ student-run grant writing program. Jen Keller Jensen, a Peace Corp volunteer...

End of Ellis Library cleanup still months away

End of Ellis Library cleanup still months away

Sean Na October 11, 2011

Since the fire in Ellis Library on Sept. 10, library staff has been working on renovations. Although the damage was not as significant as initially expected, MU Libraries spokeswoman Shannon Cary said...

Archery team aims to network, improve shooting skills

Archery team aims to network, improve shooting skills

Katie Yaeger October 11, 2011

The MU Student Recreation Complex might offer paintball and shooting as club sports for those who enjoy working with guns, but it also sponsors another option for those who prefer shooting with the basic...

Student Parent Center conducts online survey

Student Parent Center conducts online survey

Ian Frazer October 11, 2011

When pursuing college and starting a family coincide for MU students, the Student Parent Center is a go-to resource. A part of MU since 1974, it is now looking to expand and increase collaboration based...

MU, NCAA uphold alcohol ban at campus sporting events

MU, NCAA uphold alcohol ban at campus sporting events

Cat Geissler October 11, 2011

To make sporting events safe, alcohol is banned at MU stadiums in accordance with NCAA policy. With the possibility of MU leaving the Big 12, the alcohol policy could change depending on the conference....