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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Most Influential Student: Josh Travis

Kelly Olejnik May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* At his elementary school, only fifth graders could participate in student government. The fact that Josh Travis was a third grader didn't stop...

Lawyers turn to Facebook, Twitter to aid jury selection

Lawyers turn to Facebook, Twitter to aid jury selection

Tony Puricelli May 6, 2011

Lawyers have adopted a new strategy in jury selection, turning to social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter to find out information about potential jurors during the voir dire process. This practice...

Most Influential Students: Sustain Mizzou Officers

Liz Stratman May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* The beginning of the 2010-2011 tenure for Sustain Mizzou’s executive members can be best described with a phone call. “I remember pacing...

Activists accuse CPD of hiding asset forfeiture information on Facebook

Teddy Nykiel May 6, 2011

Asset forfeiture reformers flared up with criticism after administrators on a Columbia Police Department Facebook page removed a poll option regarding asset forfeiture accounting. Columbia Police Department...

Most Influential Student: Lisa White

Jimmy Hibsch May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* Lisa White said she will never forget Feb. 26, 2010, or Feb. 12, 2011 — two dates when racially-charged acts of vandalism rocked the student...

Students want to bring cleaner air to MU

Students want to bring cleaner air to MU

Amber Taylor May 6, 2011

Boisterous coughs followed by senior Alena Pirogova and 18 other students falling to the ground erupted just before 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on Lowry Mall. Each student held a sign that listed the effects of...

Most Influential Student: Eric Woods

May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* The view from Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods’ office is a panoramic one. To the right stands Memorial Union, a place...

Anarchy in the USA

Nick Calcaterra May 6, 2011

In last week’s column, I briefly discussed why democracy is inherently flawed, lacking efficiency, etc. So here is the alternative I promised. Before I continue, I must warn you: What I am about to say...

League of Innovators fosters friendship, entrepreneurship

League of Innovators fosters friendship, entrepreneurship

Tony Puricelli May 6, 2011

A new Columbia organization is appealing to the creativity of students and citizens alike to form a community of new innovators. According to its website, The League of Innovators is a creative club dedicated...

Seniors gather around the columns for Senior Sendoff

Seniors gather around the columns for Senior Sendoff

Caitlin Swieca May 6, 2011

More than 1,600 graduating seniors participated in Senior Sendoff on Friday, walking away from Jesse Hall and through the columns to symbolize their leaving MU. The annual event, also known as Tiger Prowl,...

Faculty asks students to support domestic partner benefits

Dani Kass May 6, 2011

A petition on Change.org addressing same-sex domestic partner benefits for employees on MU campuses recently emerged. The petition is part of a movement made by students and Faculty Council supporting...

Slippy LaRue's last waltz

Slippy LaRue’s last waltz

Brandon Foster May 6, 2011

Tacked on the wall of the Slippy LaRue rehearsal room in Andy Launder and Brandon Sanborn's house is a noise violation ticket. "Playing a musical instrumental so as to be heard more than 100 feet (after)...