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Our generation’s vanity is losing appeal

Alexis Hitt • March 4, 2011

You’re bored and neither studying nor doing anything productive sounds appealing. Instead, it sounds like a perfect opportunity to document how good you look today by taking pictures of yourself, then...

On Campus, Around the Nation (3/4/2011)

Lauren Bale • March 4, 2011

**The Mayan Calendar and true meaning of 2012** CAL STATE FULLERTON- Bruce Love, an author and lecturer, spoke to students March 1 about the Mayan Calendar and the truth behind the controversial 2012. Love...

Nixon undecided on postponing payment for unemployment programs

Allison Prang • March 4, 2011

As of Jan. 21, 2011, the state of Missouri owes $769, 201,133.40 for money borrowed for unemployment programs starting in 2009, according to research from the National Conference of State Legislatures. "Some...

Missouri ranks among nation’s worst carbon dioxide polluters

Kari Paul • March 4, 2011

Missouri produces the tenth most carbon dioxide pollution in the nation, according to a recent study released by the Environmental Integrity Project. CO2 emissions increased in Missouri between 2009 and...

Radiothon raises $225,375 for MU Children’s Hospital

Garrett Richie • March 4, 2011

The MU Children’s Hospital raised $225,375 during its two-day radiothon Thursday and Friday. During the two-day event, The Eagle/93.9 FM, KAT Country/94.3 FM, Clear 99 FM/99.3 FM and Y107/106.9 FM broadcasted...

In their words: Fifth Ward candidate Helen Anthony

Kate Grumke • March 4, 2011

Helen Anthony is one of the two candidates running to represent the Fifth Ward in the Columbia City Council. The Maneater sat down with Anthony to talk about her goals to improve the city. **The Maneater**:...

Missouri sees increase in meth production

Lauren Bale • March 4, 2011

The prevalence of methamphetamine labs in Missouri has been steadily increasing since 2006. Although Missouri recently lost its spot as the number one producer of meth in the nation to Tennessee, the relatively...

Right-to-work debate comes to Missouri

Allison Prang • March 4, 2011

A proposal similar to the right-to-work legislation that brought 30,000 protesters to Wisconsin’s capitol could soon be sparking debate in Missouri's Congress. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Rob...

Meet ‘Faurotcious:’ Contest chooses name for bronze tiger

Casey Purcella • March 4, 2011

"Faurotcious" took top honors in a contest to name the tiger statue in the Reynolds Alumni Center on Saturday afternoon. Senior Sarah James submitting the winning name and won a $50 gift certificate for...

10 new campus street signs replaced since August

Tony Puricelli • March 4, 2011

Following the installation of new MU-themed street signs throughout campus in August 2010, Campus Facilities has chosen to replace some of the signs because the letters were difficult to read. Campus...

Sustain Mizzou hosts clothing swap

Tony Puricelli • March 4, 2011

At its weekly meeting Wednesday, Sustain Mizzou hosted a clothing swap for members to exchange clothing. Leftover clothes from the event will be donated to The Wardrobe, a volunteer center downtown that...

NORML panel calls for marijuana legalization

Madeline O’Leary • March 4, 2011

Spencer Pearson puffed two blunts of Mexican schwag for the first time during his senior year of high school. Pearson, the MU National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws president, said it was...