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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Engineers take advice from journalists, create website

Dani Kass May 3, 2011

Students in MU’s College of Engineering started a blog in the style of the J-School Buzz, named Engineer Insider. The website, founded by juniors Josh Lory and Thomaz DeSouza and senior Zach Fleeman,...

Sustain Mizzou members camp at Maya Creek

Liz Stratman May 3, 2011

Sustain Mizzou members traveled to Maya Creek Homestead, located in the Ozark foothills, 15 minutes east of Fulton this weekend. According to Maya Creek’s website, the campground, natural preserve and...

Relief but no closure for parents of MU 9/11 victim

Allison Prang May 3, 2011

An overwhelming weight was lifted from the shoulders of Ron and Lucy Willett, parents of 1995 MU grad John Willett, who was killed while working in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. But Lucy Willett...

US questions security after bin Laden’s death

Allison Prang May 3, 2011

MU students celebrated the news of Osama bin Laden's death with an impromptu parade, fireworks and chants of "U.S.A." But another issue hangs in the balance.  After the killing of bin Laden during a...

NFL Draft selections to produce tenfold for MU

Brandon Grammer May 3, 2011

After a successful season like the Missouri football team had last fall, it is common for players to pursue opportunities beyond the college level. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert and defensive end Aldon Smith...

Musicians entertain, spread social justice at Global Sounds Music Festival

Musicians entertain, spread social justice at Global Sounds Music Festival

Alfie Cox May 3, 2011

Musicians with global influences raised awareness about social issues through music at the Global Sounds Music Festival on Saturday. The Missouri Students Association hosted the event in Heinkel Building...

NAACP Image Awards present nine honors

Marie Mandelberg May 3, 2011

The seventh annual National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards presented nine awards in the Reynolds Alumni Center on Sunday night. This awards ceremony recognized minority...

On Campus, Around the Nation (5/3/2011)

Lauren Bale May 3, 2011

**March for Babies to take over stadium** UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON -- The March for Babies will take place Sunday at Robertson Stadium in order to raise funds for research and special programs. March of...

Runners push through rain at Mizzou for Malawi race

Runners push through rain at Mizzou for Malawi race

Jimmy Hibsch May 3, 2011

Mizzou for Malawi hosted its annual Light Up the Night 5K Run/Walk on Sunday evening. The race was the organization’s second and final fundraiser of the year. Eighty-five runners participated in the...

Service celebrates life of lynching victim James T. Scott

Service celebrates life of lynching victim James T. Scott

Kari Paul May 3, 2011

The voices of a gospel choir rang throughout Second Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, as people of all ages, races and backgrounds clapped and sang along in a celebration of lynching victim James...

AEPi Rock-A-Thon raises more than $80,000

AEPi Rock-A-Thon raises more than $80,000

Kelly Olejnik May 3, 2011

Alpha Epsilon Pi raised a total of $80,378.09 at its biannual Rock-A-Thon, making the fraternity the top Greek Life philanthropy in the United States. According to the Rock-A-Thon news release, the event...

MU expands classical guitar program

Chelsea Bengier May 3, 2011

Behind the notes strummed by guitarists John Mayer and Santana, stands the base understanding of classic guitar and its technical style. In 2010, MU began to build a program to teach this musical base. Classical...