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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Embarrassing lack of thought behind MUPD’s marijuana possession policy

October 16, 2012

When Dorial Green-Beckham and two teammates were taken into custody and processed after they were found to be in possession of marijuana, and the incident attracted several eyes — eyes on the former...

MU’s grading system deserves a second look

October 12, 2012

Fifteen years ago, MU switched from a standard five-grade system to the plus/minus system it has now. Now, the Missouri Students Association is asking Faculty Council to reconsider that decision. Although...

Students need to take control of their online personas

October 8, 2012

A recent Kaplan study revealed that not only are college admissions offices checking out applicants’ Facebook and Twitter pages, but 35 percent of the time, that search has a negative impact on the potential...

Last call to register to vote

October 8, 2012

Although there are still weeks left to decide what your ballot will look like, the time to register to vote is almost over. For weeks, MU organizations have been hosting events to inform students about...

Displaced freshmen left as visitors in their own university

October 5, 2012

With MU enrolling the largest freshman class in its history (again), the Department of Residential Life was left scrambling to find housing for students who signed up by the May 15 deadline, which guaranteed...

Turbine is tangible step toward sustainability

October 2, 2012

A new wind turbine is providing a fraction of MU’s electricity, thanks to the Sustainability Office and Campus Facilities’ Energy Management. The turbine is a part of MU’s Climate Action Plan, an...

Students seeking healthy food options need to voice concerns

October 2, 2012

Campus Dining Services’ dining hall food typically provides some variety from entrees to desserts, meats to vegetables, high fat to low. But after 9 p.m., that isn’t the case. No one who heads to...

In response to criticisms of MSA article

September 28, 2012

In this issue, we are running a letter from Missouri Students Association President Xavier Billingsley, in which he criticizes The Maneater’s reporting on [a $200,000 request he plans to make in November](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2012/9/24/msa-ask-student-fee-increase-pay-200000-services/)...

DSA funding increase unnecessary, misguided

September 25, 2012

In November, Missouri Students Association President Xavier Billingsley plans to ask the Student Fee Review Committee for an MSA fee increase to cover $200,000 worth of services. Increasing student fees...

Students should vote to increase cigarette tax

September 21, 2012

Missouri has been wrestling with its cigarette tax for years. While other states have increased their sin taxes gradually to create revenue in struggling economies, Missouri’s cigarette tax has been...

Lack of funding regulation a problem for MSA elections

September 18, 2012

The Missouri Students Association elections officially got underway Monday night, and with it came the implementation of a slew of bylaw changes. Board of Elections Commissioners Chairman Tyler Ricketts...

Missourian’s paywall a disgrace to Missouri Method

September 14, 2012

The Columbia Missourian just took a step away from being a resource for student journalists toward acting as a potential hindrance to job opportunities. Last week, the Columbia Missourian implemented...