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The Maneater

Tiger Spot artist files lawsuit against MU

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

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

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...

Keeping class in the classroom

Abby Spudich January 21, 2011

At risk of offending any professors reading this article, I probably do not want to be in your class. It’s not that I don’t want to learn, it’s just that I could be sleeping, for which I rarely...

Deputies find marijuana plants during disturbance call

Megan Hager January 21, 2011

What started as a verbal disturbance call turned into a marijuana bust on Sunday at the 8200 block of W. Trails West Drive. A woman, who deputies later identified as a suspect's sister, called the Boone...

New Student Center dining spots bring in almost $700k in fall semester

Caitlin Swieca January 21, 2011

With the opening of five new dining options in the MU Student Center, Campus Dining Services saw a rise in overall retail business and a 308% increase in business at the student center during the fall...

Four candidates vie for First Ward seat

Kate Grumke January 21, 2011

Darrell Foster, Pamela Forbes, Mitch Richards and Fred Schmidt are running for First Ward Councilman Paul Sturtz’s position, which will be open for the April 5 election, as Sturtz has decided not to...

Think outside the bar

Think outside the bar

Erin Harris January 21, 2011

It’s Friday night, and you’re feeling a little down after a long week of group projects with the peanut gallery and the struggle to understand your English teacher. I’m guessing the first thing to...

RSVP Center promotes stalking awareness

Tony Puricelli January 21, 2011

President Barack Obama declared January to be National Stalking Awareness Month, according to a news release from the White House. The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center added stalking...

Columbia's galleries counter the college town culture

Columbia’s galleries counter the college town culture

John Gehringer January 21, 2011

Downtown Columbia offers a wide assortment of entertainment opportunities for a wide variety of patrons. While many residents are more than content to funnel out of the bars on Friday night, vomit on the...