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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Curators, Intercampus Student Council convene in Rolla

Curators, Intercampus Student Council convene in Rolla

Jimmy Hibsch March 22, 2011

The UM System Board of Curators, the executive board for the university's four-campus system, met in Rolla on Monday to discuss the ongoing presidential search and employee benefits. A recap of the public...

Planned Parenthood rally draws supporters, opposition

Planned Parenthood rally draws supporters, opposition

Kari Paul March 22, 2011

Nearly 100 supporters of Planned Parenthood and one giant pink bus gathered in front of the Providence clinic Saturday to rally for the nation-wide healthcare provider’s support. Planned Parenthood...

Missouri nuclear power plant quakeproof, officials say

Dani Kass March 22, 2011

Amid growing concerns over the safety of nuclear energy use in the United States, Missouri officials say the nuclear power plant in Callaway County would remain safe and operational in the case of a natural...

Police increase DWI enforcement during St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Kelsey Maffett March 22, 2011

During St. Patrick's Day weekend, the Columbia Police Department increased patrols to prevent intoxicated drivers from getting behind the wheel. To increase enforcement, CPD set up a sobriety checkpoint...

Suspect robs Flow’s Pharmacy at gunpoint

Megan Hager March 22, 2011

Columbia police officers responded to a report of armed robbery Thursday morning at Flow's Pharmacy after the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk demanding pain medication. Officers arrived at Flow's...

‘Project 573: the American Response’ offers local coverage of recession

Caitlin Swieca March 21, 2011

“Project 573: the American Response,” a journalism capstone project using various platforms to tell local stories related to the economic recession, launched Monday. The website, project573.com, was...

‘Proof’ proves itself to audiences

Tony Puricelli March 21, 2011

After opening Thursday night, the MU Theatre Department will continue its production of “Proof” by David Auburn from Tuesday to Thursday at the Corner Playhouse. The show about the intertwining relationships...

Tiger Wheelchair Basketball season comes to a close

Jimmy Hibsch, Abbey Sussell March 21, 2011

After five years of coming in last at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Texas, the Missouri Tigers Wheelchair Basketball team placed fifth this year. “This is the first...

Tiger baseball seeing improvements before Big 12 play

Mike Vorel March 21, 2011

The Missouri Tigers are playing their best baseball of the season, and the timing couldn’t be any better. After a disappointing 4-9 start to the 2011 season, the Tigers have rattled off six wins in...

MDHE approves UM System tuition hike, fines averted

Jimmy Hibsch March 20, 2011

The Missouri Department of Higher Education approved the waiver the UM System filed in regard to its decision to raise tuition more than the consumer price index Monday. “Based on the university’s...

UM System website gets a facelift

Jimmy Hibsch March 20, 2011

A few years ago, the UM System conducted a survey to gauge the public’s attitude about higher education. The response showed many citizens don’t fully realize the system’s breadth, reach and impact...

Cirque du Soleil performers to bring circus acts to MU

Cirque du Soleil performers to bring circus acts to MU

Dani Kass March 19, 2011

Be prepared for dancing, flying, acrobatics, comedy and music in the form of Cirque Montage in Jesse Auditorium this Tuesday. Cirque Montage, created by Michael Manzanet, tells the story of a Ringmaster...