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Study: ‘Spongebob’ harmful to young children’s development

Brian Hayes • September 16, 2011

An American Academy of Pediatrics study suggested the rapid scene changes in a popular children's TV series, "SpongeBob Squarepants," are harmful to the development of young children's cognitive abilities. Academy...

Sleeper Agent to awaken crowds at Mojo’s

Brandon Foster • September 16, 2011

When the Weezer Cruise departs from Miami in January, Sleeper Agent will be one of the many alternative rock groups playing onboard. But before the Kentucky band sets sail, it will continue its yearlong...

Social media bill revised during special session

Daniel Shapiro • September 16, 2011

The Missouri senate was called into special session by Gov. Jay Nixon to rescind, not revise, some of the original language in Senate Bill 54. “Legislature on the senate side wants to change the language,”...

Governor’s son issued marijuana citation

Lizzie Johnson • September 16, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon’s son was issued a citation Sep. 9 for possession of marijuana. Wilson Nixon, 21, and his friend, Nickolas Morehead, 21, were cited and released on their signature. Officers responded...

A lesson in the ways of style

Angie Andera • September 16, 2011

Buzzzzzzzzz! It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday morning. You turn off your alarm clock, roll out of bed and stumble toward your closet. Once your eyes are actually open wide enough to see inside, you begin to search...

Student Success Center, University Catering to move into McDonald’s space

Mickey White • September 16, 2011

It was confirmed this week that the empty space in Lowry Mall once occupied by McDonald’s will be renovated throughout the next few months. The area will be split between University Catering and the...

Despite congressional deadlock, FEMA funds to return to Missouri

Matthew Flores • September 16, 2011

Only two weeks after Federal Emergency Management Agency funding was diverted from flood and tornado relief efforts in Missouri to aid relief programs on the east coast, FEMA has announced that it will...

Loose ends and new beginnings

Natalie Cheng • September 16, 2011

As MOVE gets ready to turn 10 this spring, one of my, and The Maneater's, main goals for the year was to help MOVE grow into a publication with its own identity. You may have noticed more alternative coverage...

MU Student Center’s new tree enhances natural décor

Taylor Fox • September 16, 2011

When construction for the MU Student Center began in 2007, those involved had a clear idea of how the new building would be different from the old. “We knew all along we wanted to incorporate the outdoors...

New trend has newspapers charging for online content

Sara Driscoll • September 16, 2011

With the rapid development of technology America’s younger generation has grown accustomed to, digitally retrieving information, such as the news, has grown in popularity. Laptops, iPhones, iPads —...

Wellness Resource Center throws nontraditional 21st bash

Matthew Flores • September 16, 2011

It’s not every day that a resource center throws a 21st birthday party — complete with shots and a keg — in the MU Student Center. Then again, this wasn’t an everyday 21st birthday party. The...

Equity Office launches new campaign to report bias

Robert Abel • September 16, 2011

The MU Equity Office is launching a campaign to encourage students to speak out against bias incidents on campus. If anyone within the MU community feels they have experienced or witnessed a biased act,...