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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...

Trial for murder of former MU student begins

Sally French, Kelsey Maffett, Jared Grafman • January 26, 2011

Opening statements of the Becky Doisy murder trial began at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Johnny Wright, her accused killer, was apprehended in October of last year after a background check for a job in Georgia...

Woods sworn in as MSA president

Amanda Capua • January 26, 2011

Eric Woods and Emily Moon were officially sworn in as the Missouri Students Association president and vice-president during the Senate meeting Wednesday evening. "It was a surreal moment,” Moon said....

Jury selected for Doisy murder trial

Jimmy Hibsch, Megan Hager • January 26, 2011

It was 1976 when former MU student Becky Doisy disappeared. More than 30 years later, Johnny Wright, her accused killer, appeared in court as the jury selection for his trial began Tuesday. Due to media...

Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union

Kari Paul • January 26, 2011

President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday, in which he called upon Republicans and Democrats to unite in support of his goal to advance America in the global community....

MBMI tackles stigmas during Black Men Rising week

Jimmy Hibsch • January 25, 2011

Gathered Sunday morning at Russell Chapel CME Church, the men of the Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative began hosting Black Men Rising, its first week dedicated to the organization's mission, with prayer. “First...

Snow impedes STRIPES operations Thursday, deters calls for rides over weekend

Joyu Wang • January 25, 2011

STRIPES, MU's safe-ride program, reported a slightly lower number of requested rides for Friday and Saturday, attributing the decrease to weather-related concerns. There were 450 rides given over the...

In Their Words: Pam Forbes

Kate Grumke • January 25, 2011

Pam Forbes is one of four candidates for the Columbia City Council's First Ward council person job, a position that represents parts of MU's campus and downtown. The Maneater sat down with Forbes for an...

Bipartisan seating: symbolic or stunt?

Kari Paul • January 25, 2011

At President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, 60 Republicans and Democrats will be crossing the aisles, literally, to sit together, an action meant to signify a new era of civility...

Bar Association considers dropping LSAT requirement

Laura Willenbring • January 25, 2011

The American Bar Association is considering dropping the LSAT as an accreditation requirement for law schools. If the ABA officially nulls the LSAT obligation, law schools would be able to decide on their...

OMG Coupons to become first student business in student center

Vineeta Tan • January 25, 2011

OMG Coupons is the first of the three student businesses selected to utilize the Student Entrepreneurial Center, one of the new offices in the MU Student Center. Conceptualized in 2008, OMG Coupons is...