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Redeeming your New Year’s resolutions

Garrett Richie • January 28, 2011

Gym rats across campus are grieving over their lost Rec Center space, thanks to the recent influx of students suffering from a common psychological disease: New Year’s resolutions. Fair-weather fitness...

State senator pushes for health care repeal

Allison Prang • January 28, 2011

Missouri Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, filed a resolution asking Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to join a national lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's health care act that was...

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

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

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...

Jurors hear testimony in Doisy murder trial

Kelsey Maffett, Sally French, Megan Hager, Jared Grafman • January 28, 2011

The Becky Doisy murder trial continued Thursday with retired Columbia Police Department Detective Chris Egbert’s cross-examination. Defendant Johnny Wright is on trial for the murder of former MU student...

Office of Greek Life remains tight-lipped on workgroups’ findings

Madeline O’Leary • January 28, 2011

Workgroups formed in response to a report analyzing strengths and weaknesses within Greek Life at MU concluded meetings at the end of the fall semester. But the Office of Greek Life has yet to reveal the...

Curators support barring voting student curator

Sally French • January 28, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon made nominations to fill three of the four soon-to-be-vacant spots on the UM System Board of Curators this week, but the board supported an amendment Thursday that would eliminate the possibility...

Facebook, Twitter accounts for MU groups come with guidelines

Casey Purcella • January 28, 2011

MU, an institution more than 170 years old, has rarely hesitated to embrace new technology, such as cable television in the dorms and Internet access throughout campus. In the last few years, the university...

Curators approve 5.8% hike for tuition, fees

Jimmy Hibsch • January 28, 2011

The ongoing discussion regarding tuition increases was put to rest Friday, as the UM System Board of Curators voted to accept the system’s recommendation and raise tuition and required fees at MU by...