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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Two arrested in connection with on-campus crimes

Kelsey Maffett February 11, 2011

MU Police Department officers arrested two suspects for their involvement in the Feb. 1 armed robbery near campus, according to an MUPD news release. Shane Calahan, 25, and Brandt Feutz, 23, were arrested...

Film viewing sparks discussion on race

Madeline O’Leary February 11, 2011

A free screening of the History Channel's documentary "The Underground Railroad" debunked myths and enlightened viewers at the Armory Sports Center on Wednesday night. Profiling prominent and obscure...

Attorney general works against domestic violence

Sally French February 11, 2011

Attorney General Chris Koster released a set of recommendations Tuesday that would offer greater protection to victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Task Force, a unit seeking to re-evaluate...

Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis campaign begins

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis campaign begins

Vineeta Tan February 11, 2011

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis began hosting the first of many events this week planned for the annual philanthropy. These events are intended to raise funds for the MS Institute of Mid-Missouri...

MU professor brings African mbira to Columbia

MU professor brings African mbira to Columbia

Robert Langellier February 8, 2011

Where does one find traditional African music in modern Western culture? Images of heavy drumming, tribal chant and Vampire Weekend might come to mind. But African melodies have made their way over the...

Graduate, elementary students read together for Black History Month

Jimmy Hibsch February 8, 2011

Anthony James, president of the Association of Black Graduate and Professional Students, read in front of a Derby Ridge Elementary fifth grade class Jan. 31. The next two days, it snowed. Blizzard conditions...

Law School expects fewer applications

Mengti Xu February 8, 2011

With students graduating during a time when job prospects are low and the economy is in a downturn, some are making the decision to continue their education before entering the workforce. The application...

Journalism film series entertains, educates

Brandon Foster February 8, 2011

When graduate student Davis Dunavin took Betty Winfield’s history of mass media class last year, he discovered a shared interest with his professor. “Both Betty and I are big film buffs,” he said....

Snow cleanup costs projected at $250,000

Snow cleanup costs projected at $250,000

Megan Hager February 8, 2011

Each year Parking and Transportation Services Director Jim Joy budgets $25,000 for snow removal. Typically, the department uses about $5,000 in any given year. But when MU received roughly 20 inches of...

MSA Senate attendance tapers off

Kelly Olejnik February 8, 2011

As the semester wears on, the Missouri Students Association is facing declining attendance and retention rates, according to MSA records. MSA Senate Speaker Evan Wood said attendance is not better or...

Music blog showcases local rappers

Tony Puricelli February 8, 2011

Columbia rap fans get ready. CampusMUsick.com will present Ohio’s own Machine Gun Kelly on Friday night at The Blue Note. This marks CampusMUsick’s second Columbia concert, which will feature performances...

MSO bumps up membership with event planning

Garrett Richie February 8, 2011

The Muslim Student Organization is promoting increased participation this semester with new weekly events for both the Muslim Brothers and Muslim Sisters. According to MSO spokesman Mahir Khan, the Brother’s...