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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Representatives react to Gov. Nixon’s reprioritization of current fiscal year’s budget

Amanda Svoboda September 13, 2011

The Missouri House of Representatives Bugdet Transparency Committee met to examine the lawsuit filed against Gov. Jay Nixon by State Auditor Tom Schweich about unconstitutionally withholding funds. “They...

Ms. Zou series continues with Sustainable Fashion workshop

Alex Stewart September 13, 2011

MU’s Women’s Center collaborated with the Craft Studio on Thursday to host a segment of its Ms. Zou series called Sustainable Fashion. The goal of the event was to educate attendees on ways to “greenify”...

J school pitches technology teaching project

Charlie O’Neill September 13, 2011

The School of Journalism is pitching a new project to help cultivate technological knowledge in students, especially younger ones, next week. The project, code-named “Tech Farm League,” aims to bring...

MSA commits to improving communication with students

Molly Duffy September 13, 2011

Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods is making it a priority to change the way MSA communicates with MU students this semester. Woods said he wants to move away from the idea that students...

MSA food donation program adjusting to semester meal plan

Matthew Flores September 13, 2011

SWIPES Make A Difference, a program that allows students to donate food and non-perishable items to various charitable organizations in Columbia, is preparing to adjust to the campus-wide switch from weekly...

UPDATE: Ellis Library arson suspect turns himself in

UPDATE: Ellis Library arson suspect turns himself in

Lizzie Johnson September 10, 2011

The suspect identified on a surveillance camera in connection with Saturday morning’s Ellis Library fire turned himself in. Christopher C. Kelley, an MU graduate and events assistant with the MU Police...

MU students, faculty react to Nixon’s higher education funding proposal

Kelsey Taff September 9, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon caught the attention of many Aug. 25 when he expressed his new idea for funding higher education through a goal system for Missouri colleges and universities. Nixon put together a task...

Council rejects apartment bus contracts, eliminates night services

Sam Rourke, Caroline Bauman September 9, 2011

The Columbia City Council voted down proposed transit contracts for extended bus service for student apartment complexes including The Pointe at Rock Quarry Park, Campus Lodge and The Reserve at its meeting...

New semester marks increase in alcohol, drug arrests

New semester marks increase in alcohol, drug arrests

Daniel DeMay September 9, 2011

MU Police Department reported 21 instances of underage alcohol-related offenses and five marijuana-related offenses between Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, according to MU police reports. Compared to similar college...

Fitz & the Tantrums brings retro soul to Roots ’N Blues

Tony Puricelli September 9, 2011

When Michael Fitzpatrick and the rest of the Tantrums take the stage Saturday night at the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival, fans can appreciate a retro-blues sound that might have never been. “I...

Drum major leads M2 despite visual impairment

Drum major leads M2 despite visual impairment

Chris Jasper September 9, 2011

As junior Paul Heddings stands atop a podium in the Marching Mizzou practice field, he conducts the band with confidence. He raises his arms and the 350-person band crescendos. As he lowers them, the...

Summerfest to host Robert Earl Keen concert

Nassim Benchaabane September 9, 2011

Ninth Street in downtown Columbia isn’t usually packed with people at night, dancing, drinking and eating while watching a free outdoor concert. On Wednesday night, however, it will be. The warm night...