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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

Non-discrimination legislation presented

Kelly Olejnik April 15, 2011

Lakeisha Williams, Missouri Students Association Multicultural Issues Committee vice chairwoman, presented two resolutions to Senate on Wednesday in support of a non-discrimination policy. “The legislations...

Nursing Education Incentive Program bill passes through Missouri House

Allison Prang April 15, 2011

Partisanship aside, Missouri House Democrats and Republicans came together in unanimous support of combined House Bills 223 and 231, pertaining to a new Nursing Education Incentive Program for higher education. House...

Zeta Phi Beta’s Unity March fights against sexual violence

Jimmy Hibsch April 15, 2011

The women who founded the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in 1981 had seen the Civil Rights movement firsthand. Growing up in the '60s and '70s, their parents had protested for freedom. Thirty years later,...

‘Carbon Nation’ expresses environmental waste concerns

‘Carbon Nation’ expresses environmental waste concerns

Abigail Geiger April 15, 2011

Every year, people consume 16 terawatts of energy a year around the world. One terawatt is one trillion watts. An average American household goes through 11,000 kilowatts of this energy by itself. “Carbon...

Citizens Police Review Board opts for closed sessions

Citizens Police Review Board opts for closed sessions

Kelsey Maffett April 15, 2011

The Citizens Police Review Board voted Wednesday to add a provision to its ordinance that would allow it to hear testimony and make decisions behind closed doors. The board discussed various options for...

MU landscapers prepare for commencement

MU landscapers prepare for commencement

Sally French April 15, 2011

With commencement a month away, the 50-person Landscape & Grounds Maintenance staff is preparing for spring and working to spruce up the campus for the ceremonies. “We look at commencement as our opportunity...

MSA passes budget, gives $45k for concert

Amanda Capua April 15, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Senate approved its budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year Wednesday night. The total revenue is $1,554,613, according to the budget. "Its a substantial amount of money...

Not all frozen foods are created equal

Krissy Tripp April 15, 2011

Instant food. Most experts recommend not eating it, and the nutrition label usually boasts enough sodium to fill a salt-shaker, but for the average overachieving student, the convenience is unbeatable....

Brother Jed, atheist debate Christianity for crowd of 200

Brother Jed, atheist debate Christianity for crowd of 200

Sally French April 15, 2011

Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed, was once an atheist, and atheist activist Dave Muscato was once a Christian. But Thursday night, Smock defended Christianity in a passionate yet good-spirited debate...

‘Hanna’ is a Grimm take on modern-day fairy tale

Lauren Hummel April 15, 2011

Much like the dismal fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, “Hanna” is a dark film that chronicles the tale of a 16-year-old trained assassin, confronted with her most important task to date. And let me...

Accessibility Fair shines light on problems students with disabilities face

Jimmy Hibsch, Abbey Sussell April 15, 2011

If there was one thing organizers of Wednesday’s Accessibility Fair were trying to instill in participants, it was to not be afraid to ask about disabilities. “A lot of times, people want to know,”...

Ditch the Natty and opt for these Mid-MO brews

Ditch the Natty and opt for these Mid-MO brews

Pierce Courchaine April 15, 2011

There comes a point in every drinker’s life when shotgunning Natty with the boys or sipping on Bud Select ceases to bring the same joy it once did. Like good wine or good food, good beer can spur pleasure...