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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...

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....

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....

DSA requests funds to bring Angelou to campus

Kelly Olejnik • January 25, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Department of Student Activities Speakers Committee has requested $15,000 of Contingency and Reserve funds to bring poet and author Maya Angelou to MU. “The $15,000...

Tiger Spot artist files lawsuit against MU

Jared Hogan • January 25, 2011

Paul Jackson, the artist behind the Tiger Spot mosaic that has been covered by a tarp on Lowry Mall since 2007, announced he has filed a lawsuit against MU in a press release Tuesday morning. “This...

Who will be next UM president? It’s all speculation

Jimmy Hibsch • January 25, 2011

Since former UM System President Gary Forsee’s Jan. 7 resignation, speculation has been high as to who his successor will be. Politicians’ and businessmen’s names are often brought up in the process,...

Computer error releases health care information

Megan Hager • January 25, 2011

UM System officials notified about 750 faculty and staff members Friday that their health care information was mailed to incorrect addresses earlier this month. Coventry Health Care, which administers...

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...