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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

Diversity University adds new sounds to KCOU

Megan Hager February 1, 2011

If you’re in the mood for fashion advice, playful debates, interesting banter and a playlist that could satisfy even the most finicky of music connoisseurs, then Diversity University could be the radio...

Size of college endowments on the rise

Ethan Colbert February 1, 2011

The rate of return on endowments for higher education institutions rebounded from last year's historic lows, a recent study found. The National Association of College and University Officers, or NACUBO,...

Roommates’ dispute over music ends in assault

Sally French February 1, 2011

A fight between roommates over music led to physical violence, causing the Columbia Police Department to arrest senior Chelsea Ladd on Friday. Ladd, 21, reportedly slapped her roommate after Ladd told...

Recent shootings linked to illegal firearms

Recent shootings linked to illegal firearms

Jimmy Hibsch February 1, 2011

Douglass High School student Alonzo Stevens was arrested Jan. 25 when he was found with a .45-caliber handgun at school. Stevens later admitted he was involved in two weekend shootings the Columbia Police...

Student robbed at gunpoint near campus

Kelsey Maffett February 1, 2011

An MU student was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Rollins Street and East Campus Drive. The victim reported seeing two suspects exit a small, white four-door vehicle resembling...

Longhorns keep upper hand on Missouri

John Montesantos January 30, 2011

The No. 11 Missouri Tigers failed to capture their first road win in Big 12 play Saturday night as they fell to the No. 8 Texas Longhorns, 71-58. Missouri falls to 17-4 overall and a weak 3-3 in conference...

Woods, Moon officially in office after inauguration

Amanda Capua January 30, 2011

Eric Woods and Emily Moon are officially the new president and vice-president of the Missouri Students Association at an inauguration ceremony Saturday night. Board of Elections Commissioners Chairman...

MU’s fall semester GPA averages to 3.05

Kristian Mundahl January 28, 2011

MU turned out an undergraduate grade point average of 3.05 for the Fall 2010 semester, a continuation of an upward trend over the past few years. According to the annual Fall Semester Enrollment Summary...

In Their Words: First Ward Candidate Mitch Richards

In Their Words: First Ward Candidate Mitch Richards

Lauren Bale January 28, 2011

Mitch Richards is one of four candidates running for Columbia City Council in the First Ward, which includes MU and downtown Columbia. The Maneater interviewed Richards about his political beliefs and...

Teen found with gun linked to weekend shootings

Jimmy Hibsch January 28, 2011

Police linked two weekend shootings to a Douglass High School student after he brought a loaded .45-caliber handgun to classes on Tuesday. Police arrested 17-year-old Alonzo Stevens and an unnamed 16-year-old...

Student political groups plan for semester

Student political groups plan for semester

Allison Prang January 28, 2011

The MU Democrats and Mizzou College Republicans have planned a variety of events for spring semester, including another debate in March. MU Democrats President Matt Tharp said they are planning a debate...

Outside firm to aid search for UM president

Jimmy Hibsch January 28, 2011

The UM System Board of Curators began its January meeting Thursday at MU discussing the search for the next university president. Dialogue mostly concerned whether to hire a search firm, something that...