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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

New Columbia fire chief outlines goals for city

Abigail Geiger May 3, 2011

A month after being promoted to fire chief at the Columbia Fire Department, Charles Witt has outlined his main goals for the city of Columbia. Witt, an MU graduate with familiarity in the fire department...

Gwynn Hall next on Campus Facilities’ renovations list

Mengti Xu May 3, 2011

After the renovations of Switzler and Tate halls, Gwynn Hall is the next target in the deferred campus renovations project. According to the Campus Master Plan Update, “Plans to renovate Gwynn Hall...

Sigma Sigma Sigma hosts groundbreaking ceremony

Sigma Sigma Sigma hosts groundbreaking ceremony

Travis Cornejo May 3, 2011

Members of the Greek Life community gathered Friday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony for Sigma Sigma Sigma's new home. Eta Chi House Corporation President Beth Maddox spoke first at the groundbreaking...

MU Health Care in full compliance after complaints

MU Health Care in full compliance after complaints

Dani Kass May 3, 2011

The MU Health Care System was found to be in compliance with Medicare following a report earlier this year listing multiple violations. In order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid program, hospitals...

MU Extension campuses unaffected by floods

Tony Puricelli May 3, 2011

Flooding in southeastern Missouri has had little effect on MU’s Extension Campuses but has caused widespread damage nonetheless. Mississippi County Extension agronomist Anthony Ohmes said there is flooding...

Greektown erupts in wake of bin Laden death announcement

Greektown erupts in wake of bin Laden death announcement

Sally French, Allison Prang May 2, 2011

An array of red, white and blue streamers, dozens of American flags and hours of “U.S.A.” chants swept across campus following President Barack Obama’s announcement of the death of Al Qaeda leader...

Students wear jeans to commemorate Denim Day, promote sexual assault awareness

Dani Kass April 30, 2011

Denim's a timeless fashion staple. But Thursday, it was also a social statement. MU’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center sponsored Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month. Denim...

Taiwanese Student Association celebrates centennial

Jimmy Hibsch April 30, 2011

Members of the Taiwanese Student Association gathered Tuesday on Lowry Mall, played games and ate traditional food to celebrate 100 years. Students from the organization manned four separate tables, each...

Indie rock with Ozark charm

Pierce Courchaine April 29, 2011

Although Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes might get all the attention, the folk revival is flourishing in Missouri. Springfield-native Ha Ha Tonka has been quietly tinkering on a successful career and touring...

Gender-neutral housing resolution debated

Gender-neutral housing resolution debated

Amanda Capua April 29, 2011

The Missouri Students Association hosted a joint session meeting with other on-campus student organizations Wednesday evening. The organizations present were the Residence Hall Association, the Graduate...

Community embraces the arts at Columbia’s Got Talent competition

Chelsea Bengier April 29, 2011

The Columbia community will show off its star-appeal at the Columbia’s Got Talent concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri United Methodist Church. Musicians of all ages, amateur or professional,...

Lowry Mall McDonald's closure approaching

Lowry Mall McDonald’s closure approaching

Sally French April 29, 2011

After May 13, students will have to travel a bit further to get their fry fix. McDonald’s on Lowry Mall is set to close after more than 30 years of business. “Changing landscapes and business factors...