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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Professor Rebecca Martínez speaks about cervical cancer across cultures

Professor Rebecca Martínez speaks about cervical cancer across cultures

Abbey Sussell April 15, 2011

As part of the Diversity in Action seminar series, Women’s and Gender Studies Professor Rebecca Martínez discussed the issues of sexism and classism surrounding treatment for cervical cancer. Martínez...

Columbia Police Department investigates new phone scam

Kelsey Maffett April 15, 2011

Police are investigating a case of a Columbia resident who was targeted in a phone scam asking for bond money, the second scam of its type reported locally in six months. According to a Columbia Police...

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...

Angelou's message: 'You're here to make a difference'

Angelou’s message: ‘You’re here to make a difference’

Marie Mandelberg April 14, 2011

When the curtains of Jesse Auditorium opened Thursday night, 83-year-old Maya Angelou received a standing ovation from the crowd before she said a word. Angelou, a renowned poet, actress, author, civil...

Armed robbery victim escapes from moving car

Megan Hager April 12, 2011

Sherriff’s Department deputies are still investigating an armed robbery that forced the victim to jump out of a moving car to escape. On Wednesday afternoon, deputies responded to a call on the 700...

Man found with packaged meth and ecstasy behind McDonald’s

Megan Hager April 12, 2011

A sheriff’s deputy arrested a man in possession of methamphetamines and ecstasy Thursday behind the McDonald’s located at 1012 Smiley Lane. He also had an active warrant for a parole violation. Boone...