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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Gov. Nixon vetoes final congressional redistricting bill 193

Abigail Geiger May 3, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed House Bill 193, pertaining to congressional redistricting, Saturday. The bill passed through the House and Senate in the past couple of weeks after much debate and attempts at compromising...

Catalyst Awards recognize individuals

Kelly Olejnik May 3, 2011

The 13th annual Catalyst Awards commenced Tuesday evening in Stotler Lounge. According to the LGBTQ Resource Center website, the Catalyst Awards is an event that presents recognition to individuals who...

Police continue search for Kylan Stubler

Dani Kass May 3, 2011

The Columbia Police Department is continuing its search for 17-year-old Kylan Stubler after he disappeared April 21. CPD has received no updates on where Stubler is or why he disappeared. CPD spokeswoman...

Deaton pulls double duty with university and federal leadership

Megan Hager May 3, 2011

Late last week the United States Senate confirmed the appointment of Chancellor Brady Deaton as the new chairman of the Board for International Food and Agriculture Development. As the new chairman of...

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...

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...