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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

NPHC holds forum discussing gang stereotypes

Madeline O’Leary April 12, 2011

On Monday night, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held the “Black Greek State of The Union: Are We Just Gangs?” public forum concerning misconceptions and current issues within the National Pan-Hellenic...

Pell Grants likely to remain in place with new federal budget

Tony Puricelli April 12, 2011

With the United States congressional agreement on a federal budget for the remainder of 2011 comes news that Pell Grants will likely remain intact for the year. According to the Department of Education’s...

MU Remembers celebrates 11 students’ lives

MU Remembers celebrates 11 students’ lives

Jimmy Hibsch April 12, 2011

While organizers scurried to grab more chairs to accommodate the larger-than-expected audience minutes before Friday’s MU Remembers ceremony, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Cathy Scroggs held up...

Gender-neutral housing backed by student government

Ana Stock April 12, 2011

A resolution supporting the implementation of gender-neutral housing passed through the Residence Halls Association Congress on Monday night. Although the resolution serves as a show of RHA's support for...

Passion, intensity, tears from Explosions in the Sky

Steven Dickherber April 11, 2011

A half hour before the doors opened, a line wove around The Blue Note for people waiting to see Explosions in the Sky, the post-rock instrumental group from Austin, Texas. Like cutting onions, the unashamed...

Pride Prom promotes welcoming environment

Marie Mandelberg April 10, 2011

The annual Pride Prom, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Resource Center, was held Friday night, giving members of the LGBTQ community an opportunity to go through a prom experience...

Confucius Institute brings Chinese culture to MU

Confucius Institute brings Chinese culture to MU

Kate Grumke April 9, 2011

MU celebrated the opening of the Confucius Institute on Friday with a musical concert in the morning and an opening ceremony in the afternoon. At the opening, Chancellor Brady Deaton, Senator Kit Bond,...

MSA budget utilizes carryover, increases STRIPES funding

Kelly Olejnik April 8, 2011

The Missouri Students Association budget for fiscal year 2012 will be presented for the final time during MSA’s next full Senate meeting before being approved. This year the theme of the budget is carryover,...

Student Center food court sales on the rise

Tony Puricelli April 8, 2011

Since the completion of the MU Student Center earlier this semester, Campus Dining Services has observed an increase in sales from its dining locations in the center. CDS Retail Operations Manager Alan...

Police blotter (4/8/2011)

Ally McEntire, Kelsey Maffett April 8, 2011

**Patient injured in Psychiatric Center assault** MU Police officers were called to the MU Psychiatric Center on Monday morning to investigate an assault. "We were called to the psychiatric clinic in...

House approves district consolidation

House approves district consolidation

Madeline O’Leary April 8, 2011

The Missouri House of Representatives voted to approve a map that would eliminate a St. Louis congressional district held by Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-Mo. In addition to these changes, Columbia would lose...

Grammy’s and Globes have nothing on ACM, Nick

Abby Spudich April 8, 2011

When you think style, class and prestige, I know the two events that come to mind first: The Academy of Country Music Awards and the Kid’s Choice Awards, duh. Obviously, the ACM Awards were stylish,...