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The Maneater

‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ author fills Jesse Auditorium

Alyssa McKee October 2, 2011

As Aron Ralston stepped onto Jesse Auditorium’s stage Wednesday evening, the eyes of the audience immediately went to his mechanical arm. But as he began to speak, the fact that he was an amputee seemed...

MU athletes partner with Intersection for Empowerment Camp

Ian Servantes October 2, 2011

A group of MU athletes gathered Saturday to promote strong character among Columbia youth. The event, a joint effort between the MU athletics department and community organization The Intersection, gave...

Mother's story carries weight in 'Atomic Mom'

Mother’s story carries weight in ‘Atomic Mom’

Hunter Woodall September 30, 2011

While filming her documentary, “Atomic Mom,” filmmaker MT Silvia knew the subject area she was delving into was sensitive. For years, Silvia had heard stories from her mother about her role as a Naval...

YAYA Connection provides students with real-world experience

Margaret Gallagher September 30, 2011

The YAYA Connection, a new strategic communication capstone course, provides companies with research while giving students real-world experience. The YAYA Connection is a group that allows companies to...

Colbie Caillat to get 'bubbly' in Columbia

Colbie Caillat to get ‘bubbly’ in Columbia

Megan Suddarth September 30, 2011

Prepare for a laid-back, “bubbly” Friday night with Colbie Caillat. The down-to-earth singer is coming to The Blue Note with a guitar in her hand and flip flops on her feet – well, maybe not so much...

‘Moneyball’ a treat for baseball fans, a chore for everyone else

Dylan Chapman September 30, 2011

Well, I had a good long run, but after almost 20 years of movie-going, it finally happened: I fell asleep during a movie. Thirty minutes into "Moneyball," the true story of a manager of the poorly funded...

Final enrollment totals higher than expected

Jimmy Hibsch September 30, 2011

Final enrollment totals were released Thursday morning, and they were a bit different than administrators expected. Vice Provost of Enrollment Management Ann Korschgen said she couldn’t say why the...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson September 30, 2011

**1. Police make marijuana arrest near Hatch Hall** MU Police Department officers arrested two 18-year-olds on drug charges Monday night near Hatch Hall. "An officer on foot patrol saw two subjects between...

Smokers continue to light up despite limitation policy

Smokers continue to light up despite limitation policy

Chris Gothner September 30, 2011

Despite a new policy that limits smoking to designated areas on the MU campus, many smokers continue to smoke outside of approved areas. The policy, which took effect July 1, restricts smoking to areas...

New scholarship bridges gap for international students

Dani Kass September 30, 2011

While domestic MU students anxiously await their federal financial aid, international students are looking for ways to fund their college education in the United States. “Our office does not award any...

Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts Scare-a-Thon for Joplin relief

Katie Yaeger September 30, 2011

After assisting with other Greek Life chapters’ philanthropies, members of Sigma Phi Epsilon wanted to support a cause of their own. “It’s a way to give back to the community,” said Karl Krause,...

Police dispel rumors of foot patrol checkpoints

Ciera Velarde September 30, 2011

Following a Sept. 15 MU Police Department sobriety checkpoint near Jones Hall, rumors spread around campus concerning foot patrol officers conducting sobriety checks on pedestrians. But MUPD does not...