MSTYLEBOOK 2012-13 INSIDE THe book FIRST EDITION HISTORY Winter 1998 by Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Dlouhy and Managing Editor Kelly Wiese The Maneater stylebook was first printed in February 1998, revised SECOND EDITION by Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Dlouhy and Managing Editor Kelly Wiese. Summer Session 1998 by For this, the 14th edition, revisions were made in Summer 2012 by Editor-in-Chief John Roby Copy Chiefs Tony Puricelli and Katie Yaeger. THIRD EDITION Fall Semester 1999 by Managing Editor Julie Bykowitz INSIDE FOURTH EDITION Winter Semester 2001 by Managing Editor The first portion of the stylebook is dedicated to general policies and Chris Heisel and Copy Chief Kristen Cox administrative guidelines for the newspaper. FIFTH EDITION The second portion is dedicated to entries much like one would find Summer 2002 by Managing in the AP Stylebook. These are guidelines for copy-editing decisions at Editor Stephanie Grasmick SIXTH EDITION The Maneater for the newspaper, MOVE Magazine, themaneater.com Summer 2004 by Copy Chief Amy Rainey and move.themaneater.com. Editors, writers, designers, photographers SEVENTH EDITION and online staff should be familiar with these. Winter 2006 by Copy Chiefs Aaron Richter The third section is geared to accommodate the specific styles of and Sarah Larimer, Managing Editor Coulter cutlines and crime and sports copy. Jones and Editor-in-Chief Jenna Youngs EIGHTH EDITION The fourth section is devoted to style for Arts & Entertainment copy Fall 2006 by Copy Chiefs Jenn Amur and and content for MOVE Magazine. Courtney French, Managing Editor Maggie This is followed by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Asso- Creamer and Editor-in-Chief Lee Logan ciation supplement of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender terminology. NINTH EDITION Fall 2007 by Copy Chiefs Jamie Scott and Erin Boeck, Projects Editor Jedd Rosche, QUESTIONS Managing Editor Rae Nudson and Editor-in-Chief Steve Oslica This stylebook should be the first source for determining style for 10TH EDITION any non-advertising copy for The Maneater, MOVE Magazine, thema- Fall 2008 by Editor-in-Chief Elliot Njus, Man- neater.com and move.themaneater.com. The AP Stylebook should be aging Editor Michael Sewall, Copy Chiefs Lee Logan and James Patrick Schmidt, consulted next, followed by “Working With Words” and the AP-autho- MOVE Copy Chief Abby Holekamp, rized dictionary, Webster’s New World College Dictionary. Student Organizations Editor Anna Koeppel In cases in which a style question is not answered by any of these re- and Projects Editor Roseann Moring sources, the editor-in-chief will make a style decision that will be entered 11TH EDITION Fall 2009 by Editor-in-Chief Josh Barone, into the master copy of this stylebook. Managing Editor Mary Daly and Copy Chief Laura Swan 12TH EDITION Fall 2010 by Copy Chiefs Katie Moritz and Katie Prince, Editor-in-Chief Zach Toombs and Managing Editor Lyndsie Manusos 13TH EDITION Fall 2011 by Editor-in-Chief Travis Cornejo, Managing Editor Katie Moritz and Copy Chiefs Nate Atkins and Abby Spudich 14th edition Summer 2012 by Copy Chiefs Tony Puricelli and Katie Yaeger general policies According to Article II, Section A of The Maneater constitution, it is the duty of the editor-in-chief to “structure, appoint and administer the editorial staff” and “to set all editorial policies” consistent with guidelines set by the constitution of the organization, the mission statement of the newspaper and the Board of Cura- tors, as the publishers of the newspaper. The following are official policies of The Maneater, set as of August 2012 by Editor-in-Chief Kelly Olejnik and Managing Editor Pat Iversen.

M Maneater for internships, work at he or she will start out as a reporter, PERSONNEL POLICIES the Missourian or work at another photographer and/or designer and news outlet and leave open the pos- work his or her way onto staff in the Membership Requirements sibility of returning to the newspa- same manner as any other staffer. According to Article II, Section A per at a later time retain their staff of the constitution, “Membership status and get it back when they re- Disciplinary Action in The Maneater is open to all MU turn. According to Article IV, Sec- students enrolled in a minimum of tion B of the constitution, “staff six (6) course hours. Maneater staff The Editorial Board members serve at the request of the members must maintain a 2.0 grade In the broadest sense of the editor-in-chief or the business man- point average.” term, the editorial board consists a g e r.” of the editor-in-chief and manag- Most times, disciplinary ac- Staff Structure and Composition ing editor; the copy chief(s); the tion will consist of a meeting with According to Article II, Sec- news editors; the forum, projects, the editor-in-chief and managing tion A of the constitution, “[The] sports, arts and entertainment and editor to discuss the problem, sus- Maneater staff is defined as current photo editors; the MOVE Magazine pension from the operation of the placement on The Maneater pay- editor; the production manager, the paper for a set period of time or a ro l l .” online development editor and the dock in pay, as the situation mer- When a student joins The Ma- multimedia editor. its. However, should the situation neater, the student starts out as a At the discretion of the editor- warrant, the constitution outlines reporter (if writing), photographer in-chief and managing editor, as- a procedure for a formal removal and/or designer. sistants to the production manager, from staff. The constitution states, Designers are able to join pay- graphics assistants and online edi- “Any staff member who is not per- roll immediately, but they do not tors can be included in the editorial forming the job for which he or immediately become staff writers or board as well. she was hired, in the opinion of his photographers. They do, however, In the context of these policies, or her immediate superior, can be immediately become staff members the term “section editors” includes dismissed after the following pro- when they join payroll. the news editors; the forum, proj- cedure: (1) A letter must be sent to Reporters and photographers ects, sports, arts and entertainment the staff member outlining why the become staff writers and staff pho- and photo editors; the copy chief(s); supervisor feels the job is not being tographers after their fifth story or the MOVE Magazine editor; the adequately performed. A two-week photo that runs in the print edi- production manager; the online de- period must be given for the staff tion, on themaneater.com or on velopment editor and the multime- member to improve performance. move.themaneater.com. This title dia editor. (2) After the two-week period, the is denoted in bylines, and the staff editor-in-chief or business manager writer or photographer can then Resignation and the staff member’s immediate join payroll. Because of the process A formal resignation from supervisor will meet, and a final de- to join payroll, it is recommended staff in the form of a letter, email or cision will be made. The editor-in- reporters and photographers begin other applicable communication to chief or the business manager must the process after their third story or the editor-in-chief, managing edi- keep a written record of all transac- photo in order to be on payroll once tor, section editor or other member tions between the staff member and they are eligible to be paid. of the editorial staff is assumed to him or herself. (3) The staff mem- Staff writers and photographers relinquish the employee’s staff titles bers may appeal the decision to the retain their titles for two semesters. and payroll status. It is also assumed Student Publications Board, but the Writers and photographers become not to leave open the possibility for final decision lies with the editor-in- senior staff members in their third the former staff member to return in chief or business manager.” semester of writing or taking pho- the future. However, in certain cases it tos. This change is denoted in by- Should a former staffer who is the prerogative of the editor-in- lines. has formally resigned in the past chief and managing editor to fire a Staff members who leave The return to work for the newspaper, staff member without two weeks’ notice. This happens in the follow- no local style that applies, according is an agreement between The Ma- ing circumstances: (1) Failure to to Associated Press style, as written neater and the source, and as such, maintain a 2.0 GPA while enrolled in the most recent edition of the AP the reporter, the reporter’s section in a least six hours of classes; (2) An Stylebook. editor and the editor-in-chief must employee has become a legal liabil- According to the Maneater all know the identity of the source. ity and/or put the integrity of the Stylebook, style questions should be All information provided by an paper in jeopardy; (3) Violation of answered in the following manner: anonymous source should be veri- city, state or federal law or the MU “This stylebook should act as the fied by at least three other sources, Student Code of Conduct; (4) Abuse first source for determining style for and every effort should be made to or theft of office resources or equip- any non-advertising Maneater copy. find a source who will consent to be ment; (5) An editor is unreachable The AP Stylebook should be con- named. for more than 48 hours without pri- sulted next, followed by “Working All news and sports stories or notice. with Words” and the AP-authorized should contain direct quotes, not The application of this poli- dictionary, Webster’s New World just paraphrases. cy is at the discretion of the editor- College Dictionary. In cases where All subjective (qualitative) in-chief and managing editor after a style question is not answered by statements must be attributed to a appropriate investigation and com- these resources, the editor-in-chief source. All empirical, quantitative munication with the staffer in ques- will make a style decision to be facts should also be attributed to a tion. entered in the master copy of this source unless the reporter can find stylebook.” the same fact corroborated by at Section editors and copy least three non-affiliated sources. Content Policies editors should be administered a All sources, whether in copy or pho- copy test at the beginning and mid- tos, should be identified by first and Editing and Style dle of each semester as a way to see last name (no middle initial or cour- All stories must be edited by what style points on which an edi- tesy titles unless for an obituary) a section editor, a copy editor, the tor needs to work and to let the copy with at least one descriptor. copy chief on duty, the managing desk and copy chiefs know what to This descriptor should be a title editor and the editor-in-chief. The look for when editing. most relevant to the story. Persons story is then sent to production and providing general quotes with no is read on the page by the managing Stories special affiliation should be de- editor and editor-in-chief before the Every full story should be scribed as the following: page is sent to the printer. approximately 500 to 650 words Students: by year of under- Writers must sit with the and contain information and quotes graduate study (freshman, sopho- section editor and copy editor while from at least three authoritative hu- more, etc.) or status as a graduate their story is read. In certain cir- man sources. In some cases, at the student. cumstances, the section editor can discretion of the section editor, a Faculty/staff: area of study if exercise discretion in allowing a paper source of appropriate weight faculty and area of work if staff writer not to sit for editing, but the can be substituted for one of the re- Non-MU sources: Columbia editor must then sit for copy editing quired human sources. resident (or wherever the source is in the writer’s place. Every brief story should be from) or other title applicable to the All section editors must stay 350 to 450 words and contain two story. in the office until all of their stories human sources. The same rules More information about ti- have been read by the copy chief. An about paper sources apply to briefs, tles is available in the stylebook. editor can be dispensed from this but stories containing no human requirement on certain occasions sources should be avoided at all Use of Social Networking Sites by the copy chief and the editor-in- costs. In all cases, human sources Social networking websites chief or managing editor. should be contacted for comment. such as Facebook, Twitter, Linke- Stories are to be edited to Unnamed sources may only dIn and Google+ should be used comply with local style according be used with the explicit permission solely as directories to find sources to this stylebook and, where there is of the editor-in-chief. Anonymity or gather contact information for them. the source. should have ideas for editorials Names can be CQ’d using When a phone message is left based on their section’s content. Facebook, but no other information or email is sent with a quote check, The editorials will represent the ma- about sources should be used from the reporter should set a reasonable jority of the editorial board mem- or verified by social networking deadline for the source to get back bers present at the second budget websites. to them before assuming the quotes meeting. The members present at Pictures from social net- are accurate. The source should be the meeting will vote on which is- working sites cannot be used with- notified of this time, and the report- sues to editorialize as well as what out the permission of the source er should make all efforts to contact the editorial will say. involved and preferably should be the source before that time. As in all other matters be- provided by the source via some At the discretion of a section fore the editorial board, the editor- other means of delivery. editor, a reporter who is otherwise in-chief will not cast a vote in the done with a story can leave the office editorial except in the case of a tie. Copyrights and wait for a response to a quote Once the forum editor has written Once a story, photo, comic, check provided the reporter keeps the editorials, the editorials should column or page design is submit- the editor posted on the status of the be edited by the section editor whose ted to The Maneater, regardless of quote check. section encompasses the issue in the whether it is published, the copy- Use this as a time to double- editorial before the editorial is sent right to that work becomes property check the source’s title and name to the copy desk. of The Maneater. spelling. In order for you to repro- Quotes can be edited for Columns and Cartoons duce — or more importantly, reuse grammar in certain circumstances, The views represented in in another publication — the work, but not for content. columns and comics do not neces- you must obtain the permission of If a reporter’s quote checks sarily represent the views of The the editor-in-chief of The Maneater. come into question, the editor-in- Maneater editorial board. However, A copyright agreement must chief, managing editor or section the editor-in-chief reserves the right be completed at the time a student editor can request that quote checks to prevent any content from run- joins The Maneater’s payroll. by phone can be done in their pres- ning in the paper as a matter of edi- ence or that copies of quote checks torial policy. Quote Checks by email be presented when the edi- Columns will be edited for All sources must be offered tor reads the story. content, style and grammar. Sub- the chance to have their quotes read stantial changes to the content of back to them, an offer they may de- Accuracy Checks (CQs) a column will be checked with the cline. The section editor must in- columnist. Quotes cannot be changed dependently verify all proper nouns The editor-in-chief, manag- at the time of the quote check. Facts in a story. The nouns should be cop- ing editor and forum editor reserve can be clarified and new quotes ied out of the story’s body text and the right to determine what is so taken down, but a quote check is placed at the top of the story for patently offensive that it warrants a not a chance for a source to revise verification. rewrite of the column or a review of what he or she said — it is a chance The editor-in-chief anda columnist’s employment and fur- for the source to tell the reporter if managing editor can set some dis- ther disciplinary action. something in the quote or the quote ciplinary action for missing verifica- in context is inaccurate. If a source tions of CQs. Conflicts of Interest says a quote is inaccurate, the quote Any reporter who is assigned should be removed and replaced Editorials a story and later finds that writing with a new quote from the source Ideas for editorials will be the story could lead to allegations of that is accurate. discussed at the second budget a conflict of interest should contact Give the source the quote in meeting Monday and Thursday. the editor as soon as possible so the context, but do not read back any Since attendance is required of all story can be reassigned. part of the story that doesn’t include editors at that meeting, everyone There are many types of con- flicts of interest that can pose prob- lems, including but not limited to: Policies Political ties, including membership in political organiza- Reimbursement of Costs tions, active campaigning for can- All expenses for which staff didates, active showing of political members wish to be reimbursed memorabilia (bumper stickers on must be approved by the editor-in- cars used for reporting, stickers on chief or managing editor prior to clothing or materials used during the expenditure. reporting, buttons, etc.). Exceptions will be made Organizational ties, includ- when prior approval is not feasible. ing being a member of organiza- An original receipt is required for tions being covered, being involved reimbursement. with events being covered and being The business adviser handles the contact person for an organiza- reimbursement matters. tion or even being covered. Commercial ties, if the re- Press Passes porter would profit in any way from At the request of a section coverage of an event or organiza- editor, a reporter can receive a Ma- tion. neater press pass on an as-needed Another type of conflict of basis. interest occurs with relationships The business adviser must with sources. Reporters should approve press passes and request never use their friends, roommates, them from the ID card office in the floormates, fraternity brothers, so- University Bookstore. rority sisters, family members or any other close relation as a source. A Professionalism good rule to keep in mind is report- As reporters and photogra- ers and sources should be friendly phers for The Maneater, you are a but not friends. Good relationships professional journalist working for with sources bring better stories but a professional media outlet. close relationships can cause big As such, you represent the problems. organization on campus, in public The final determination of and when you are not reporting but showing the insignia of the organi- what does or does not constitute a zation in some way. conflict of interest lies with the edi- Professional conduct (and, tor-in-chief. in some cases, dress) are vital to be- In the event of a conflict ing taken seriously when covering of interest involving the editor-in- events and issues, whether you are chief or managing editor, the execu- on the phone or in the field. tive editor involved should forego Conduct that is unprofes- reading the story on the computer. sional affects your ability to do the However, because changes are more job you have been hired to do, af- easily traceable on page proofs, the fects your relationships with sources executive editor involved should or tarnishes the image of the organi- read the story on the page. zation or your fellow staff members will be handled in a manner deemed necessary by the editor-in-chief and Other Administrative managing editor. 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STYLEBOOKThe Maneater stylebook was first printed in February 1998, revised by Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Dlouhy and Managing Editor Kelly Wiese. For the 14th edition, revisions were made in summer 2012 by Copy Chiefs Katie Yaeger and Tony Puricelli.

M terms like the group, the organiza- such as MSA and ASUM may be ab- A tion or the association whenever breviated in headlines and leads for possible. conciseness, but they must be fully abortion Do not use pro-choice or spelled out on first reference. pro-life because there is no “anti- academic degrees Always use de- Never follow a group’s full choice” or “pro-death.” Instead, use gree after the appropriate designa- name with its abbreviation set off abortion opponent or abortion-rights tion: She received a bachelor’s degree by dashes or parentheses. If the ac- advocate. Again, no one is “for life” in history. ronym needs such explanation, it any more than one is “for death.” Use doctoral degree, not should not be used. Also, no one is advocating that ev- “doctorate.” Avoid acronyms that would ery pregnant woman should have an Do not use an abbreviated be unfamiliar to readers. abortion. One is either for or against term such as B.J., B.S., M.A. or Ph.D. Right: The Missouri Students the rights to an abortion. unless it is part of a series of names Association will give them $10. MSA The appropriate adjectives in which spelling out the full titles will ... are anti-abortion and pro-abortion- would be awkward. Otherwise, use Wrong: The Missouri Stu- rights. bachelor’s degree or master’s degree dents Association (MSA) will ... Acceptable usage includes as general terms. Exceptions: In direct quotes reproductive rights, which are not do not spell out an acronym if the same as “abortion rights.” In- Academic Exploration and Advis- the speaker did not say it. Also, cluded in reproductive rights are ing Services A fancy name for the STRIPES should never be spelled other forms of birth control. seven academic advisers who work out. See STRIPES. in the Student Success Center. Do abbreviations Use sparingly. not use except in quotes. Activity and Recreation Center In addresses, street, avenue The city’s recreation center, locat- and boulevard are abbreviated only according to According to should ed at the corner of Ash Street and when a street number is given: Bob be used when referencing or quot- Clinkscales Road. ARC is acceptable lives at 123 Maple St., but Amy lives ing any information that was not in headlines and leads and is prefer- on Pine Street. said aloud by a person. This includes able to “Recreation Center.” In general, abbreviations of material from a letter, a memo, sta- one or two letters take periods: 600 tistics, a report, a press release, a Ad Sheet The yellow weekly cou- B.C., U.N., a.m., p.m. Exceptions to document, etc. pon/advertisement magazine dis- this rule include: AM, FM, 35mm The words followingaccord - tributed on campus and throughout camera, AP Stylebook, IQ, TV. ing to should always be as specific as the city. Abbreviations of three or possible. more letters do not take periods Vague terms such as a document addresses Identify places by their unless they would otherwise spell make the reader suspicious. Instead, addresses, with the following excep- out an unrelated word: FBI, YMCA, say something like: a government tions: c.o.d. document detailing FBI protocol. In obituaries, only use the Don’t use acronyms unless Letters, memos and the like city to identify the deceased. Thieves they’re obvious from the first ref- can “state” information. People al- often read obituaries to find out erence. If an acronym is easily dis- ways “said” something; they never which houses will be left unguarded cernible from the name of the orga- “stated” it. and when. nization, refer to the organization When using quotes from Use a building’s address only without any additional acronym or emails, the attribution is always said if it adds something to the story. Ad- other information in parentheses. in an email. Note: Emails are not an dresses should be used if the story The Residence Halls Association is re- official source. discusses an upcoming event being sponsible for dividing funds between held there, construction being done the 18 residence halls on campus. Ev- acronyms Spell out the full name there or a place of business. An ad- ery year, RHA is responsible ... of the group whenever possible on dress can also be used if the story Avoid alphabet soup. Use first reference. Common groups concerns the particular location of the building. Carrie Francke Drive off Stadium Associated Students of the Univer- The address of a home where Boulevard, is the Old Alumni Cen- sity of Missouri Student lobbying a crime was committed should not ter. group. ASUM is acceptable on sec- be included — only an approximate ond reference or in a headline. The area should be written: A residence allegedly Never use, not even as an Columbia, Rolla and Kansas City near the intersection of Ninth Street adjective. It’s not a defense against campuses have ASUM chapters. St. and Fourth Avenue; a residence on libel — an alleged rapist is still a Louis was previously not a member the 400 block of Ninth Street. type of rapist. Always use police said but has since joined. Abbreviate street, avenue and arrested on suspicion of. Unless a student working and boulevard in complete address- with ASUM is the legislative direc- es. a.m. Always use lowercase form. tor or assistant director, he or she is Use a space to separate the numer- a lobbyist, not a legislative assistant. African American (n.), African- als from a.m. American (adj.) Never use “Afro- Avoid redundancies such as athletic department Like academ- American.” Use black as an adjective, 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Use noon ic departments, this department is but do not alter quotes if sources use instead of “12 p.m.” lowercase. African-American (adj.) or African The department is led by the American (n.). Never use the col- Amphitheater at Mizzou Use on athletic director, which is capitalized lective noun “blacks”: The black stu- first reference to the structure south when used as a formal title: Athletic dents rallied behind MSA presiden- of Memorial Stadium. On subse- Director Mike Alden, the athletic di- tial candidate Corby Jones. quent references, use the amphithe- rector. Good: He is a black student. ater. Bad: He is a black. attribution Always use the past- anonymity See the policy section tense said with quotes or paraphras- AIDS See HIV/AIDS. on the use of anonymous sources es — never “giggled,” “laughed,” in all cases. An anonymous source “moaned” or “sighed.” People don’t alumna, alumnae, alumnus, alum- must be identified as such in the fol- giggle statements, no matter how ni MU graduate is preferred. Never lowing way: (a source), who asked to hard they try. use “alum.” remain anonymous, ... Use said in an email for all in- Alumna = one female gradu- “(A source)” can be replaced formation quoted in emails. Emails ate; alumnae = several female grad- with a suitable title: A member of should not be used as a source when uates (all must be female); alumnus Delta Tau Delta, who asked that his the reporter can avoid it. = one male graduate; name be withheld, ... Use according to alumni = several male graduates For clarity’s sake, an anony- [organization]’s Facebook page or OR a group of graduates containing mous source or person used re- said in a tweet when using social males and females. peatedly throughout an article may networking websites as a source. There are two alumni cen- be identified using a pseudonym. Facebook, Twitter and other social ters in Columbia. The one across Again, check with the editors first. networking websites should not be from Jesse Hall is properly called used as sources when the reporter the Donald W. Reynolds Visitor and Arts and Science Building Use can avoid it. Alumni Center, but use Reynolds the uppercase form of “Building” The order of attribution Alumni Center on first reference. because it is part of the formal title. is “[Quote],” [title] [person] said: On second reference, alumni cen- Note the singular “Science.” “Quote,” Chancellor Brady Deaton ter is suitable. The alumni center is said. named after a graduate of the MU Asian American (n.), Asian-Amer- For titles of more than five School of Journalism and founder ican (adj.) Not “Oriental.” Gener- words, use this order: “[Quote],” said of the Donrey Media Group. See ally, use Asian as a modifier. Be spe- [person], [title]. Reynolds Alumni Center for more cific. If someone is Korean, Chinese, When quoting an MU stu- information. Japanese, etc., specify that in the dent, use this formula: “Quote,” ju- The other center, located on story. nior Brian Anthony said. Omit “MU” before the stu- Twelve.” Missouri’s former athletic weblog and someone who writes we- dent’s year in school unless the ar- conference. Baylor, Texas, Texas blogs. ticle is in the Outlook or Sports sec- Tech and Texas A&M joined the Big tion. Eight in 1995. Colorado, Missouri, Blue Book Familiar term for the If a vital source cannot be Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Official Manual of the State of Mis- reached for comment, simply say Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Ne- souri, which has appeared in green that: Joe Smith could not be reached braska were the original eight mem- and mauve hardbound editions in for comment. bers. addition to the familiar blue one. In some pieces, we want to During summer 2010, Ne- Also available online at www.sos. emphasize we tried desperately to braska departed for the Big Ten and mo.gov/bluebook. get “the other side of the story” or Colorado left for the then Pac-10. hear from a vital source. In those On July 1, 2012, Missouri The Blue Fugue Note the upper- very rare cases, it may be appropri- and Texas A&M officially left the Big case “T.” Called The Music Cafe un- ate to write: Joe Smith did not return 12 Conference for the Southeastern til 2005. Located at 120 S. Ninth St. several phone calls regarding ... Conference. See Southeastern Con- The telephone number is 573-815- See titles for more informa- ference for more 9995. Scott Meiner is the manager. tion. information. Texas Christian University blue lights A common name for auditoriums Can be used as loca- and West Virginia began compet- the emergency phones found on tions. Capitalize names of auditori- ing in the Big 12 in the 2012-13 aca- campus. Use blue light emergency ums: the speech in Allen Auditorium. demic year. phone on first reference. Blue lights, Jesse Auditorium is located Current members: Baylor, emergency phones or e-phones is ac- in Jesse Hall. Jesse Wrench Audito- Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, ceptable on second reference. Blue rium is located in Memorial Union. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, lights is acceptable in headlines. To avoid confusion, specify that TCU, Texas Tech and West Wrench Auditorium is in Memo- Virginia. The Blue Note Note the uppercase rial Union when appropriate. Using “T.” Located at 17 N. Ninth St. The Wrench Auditorium on first refer- black Use black instead of “Afri- telephone number is 573-874-1944. ence can help to further avoid any can-American” as an adjective, but Richard King is the owner. confusion. do not alter quotes if sources use African-American (adj.) or African Board of Elections Commission- avenue Abbreviate avenue when American (n.). Never use the col- ers The appointed board in charge used in a specific address: She lives lective noun “blacks”: The black stu- of MSA elections. BEC is acceptable at 111 Smith Ave. dents rallied behind MSA presiden- on second reference. If not used in a specific ad- tial candidate Corby Jones. dress, spell it out: She lives on Park boards When referring to a board, Avenue. Black Culture Center See Gaines/ use the pronoun “it” and not “they.” Oldham Black Culture Center. Board of Curators is capitalized; board of directors is not. black studies program No t “A f r i - B can-American studies program.” Boone County Circuit Court Also Circuit Court, the court. Boone and Battle High School Formally called Blackboard The website on which Callaway counties make up the 13th Muriel Williams Battle High School, MU students can check grades, sub- Judicial Circuit. but Battle High School is acceptable mit assignments, email classmates The Circuit Court has three on first reference. The school will and obtain additional course infor- judicial classifications: circuit judg- open in Fall 2013 as part of Colum- mation. Students log in with their es, associate circuit judges and mu- bia Public Schools. PawPrints. nicipal judges. The first two hear all civil, criminal, juvenile and probate Big 12 Conference Not “Big blog, blogger Acceptable term for cases. Municipal judges hear cases involving city ordinances. Boone County Sheriff’s Depart- comes a staff writer on the sixth by- ment Note the apostrophe. line), Senior Staff Writer(after two Boone County Commission Also semesters as a staff writer), Associate County Commission, the commis- Boone Hospital Center Located Editor (if writing for a different sec- sion. This is the legislative and ex- at 1600 E. Broadway. The hospital, tion from the one he or she edits), ecutive body for Boone County. The formerly Boone County Hospital, is News Editor (if the University News, southern district is District I and governed by a five-member board Student Organizations, City/State/ the northern is District II, but al- of trustees. It was leased to Chris- Nation or Crime Editor writes a ways use directional designations in tian Health Services, a private group story for any of those sections), Arts print. Columbia is in the northern from St. Louis, for 10 years. Chris- and Entertainment Editor, MOVE district. tian Health Services, now Barnes Editor, Managing Editor or Editor- The presiding commissioner Jewish Christian, is in charge of the in-Chief. All significant words in holds a four-year term, and the oth- hospital’s day-to-day operations designations should be capitalized. er two serve for two years each. while the county retains ownership. If a reporter writes his or her Capitalize commissioner fifth and sixth story for the same is- when used as a title before some- Boonville Not “Booneville.” Lo- sue, Staff Writer is used for both by- one’s name: Commissioner Keith cated in Cooper County. lines for consistency. Schnarre, the commissioner. If the production manager, Brady Commons Until 2009, production assistant, graphics as- Boone County Courthouse Note Brady Commons was one of the two sistant, online development editor, the difference from County-City student unions at MU. It housed multimedia editor or photo editor Building and Daniel Boone City Brady Food Court, Mizzou Mar- writes a story, he or she is designat- Building. Located at 705 E. Wal- ket, Tiger Tech and the University ed Associate Editor unless the story nut St., the building has columns in Bookstore, the Women’s Center, the involves those respective areas. front of it. Brady Art Gallery and the offices of If someone who is not a cur- most student organizations. Never rent MU student writes a story, Spe- Boone County Fairground Not use “Brady” or “the Commons.” cial to The Maneater is the appropri- “fairgrounds” because there’s only The building was torn down ate designation. one. Located just north of Columbia in June 2009 and replaced by the If two writers worked on a on U.S. 63. MU Student Center in 2011. story together to a fairly equal de- The building was named af- gree, use this order: writers’ names, Boone County towns Incorporat- ter Thomas Allan Brady, a former return, Of The Maneater Staff. Al- ed cities and towns in Boone Coun- MU dean. ways put the names in alphabetical ty: Ashland, Centralia, Columbia, order. Hallsville, Harrisburg, Hartsburg, Broadway Always referred to as Avoid bylines of more than McBaine, Rocheport and Sturgeon. Broadway. When applicable, use two people, but three people is the Unincorporated areas in west and east designations: 100 W. maximum. Boone County: Brown’s Station, Broadway, 1600 E. Broadway. If one reporter contrib- Claysville, Easley, Englewood, Hin- uted to a story but not sufficiently ton, Huntsdale, Lupus, Midway, Business Loop 70 Always spell out. enough to call for a double byline, Murry, Pierpoint, Prathersville, When referring to direction, use: the article should end with: [Writer’s Ruggs, Rucker, Wilton and Business Loop 70 E., Business Loop name] contributed to this article. Woodlandville. 70 W. If several reporters contrib- Specific addresses are the uted to a story, “The following staff Boone County Fire Protection Dis- same style. writers contributed to this article:” trict Refer to the county’s volunteer followed by the names of those re- fire services by this term only, not by bylines Follow this order: writer’s porters, should end the article. “fire department.” On second refer- name, return, writer’s designation. When writing the byline for ence, use the district. Writer’s designations: Re- a brief or ticker, place the reporter’s porter, Staff Writer (a reporter be- name at the end of the article: make an em dash (shift + option Center for Student Involvement class titles Always include a stu- + dash), then put a space, then the Located on the second floor of the dent’s year in school. The online di- writer’s name. Place a comma after MU Student Center. All MSA offic- rectory should be used to confirm, the name. Hit enter/return and then es, with the exception of the MSA/ not determine, a student’s year in list the title in lowercase. Order: em GPC Box Office, are located there, school. dash, name, return, designation (staff as well as the offices of most student Always lowercase a student’s writer, associate editor, etc.) organizations. Formerly known as year in school except at the begin- the GOAL Office. ning of a sentence. When quoting a student, Central Missouri Humane Society always use the following format: “I C On second reference, use the hu- like beer,” senior Alva Nother said. mane society or the society. Appro- A graduate student is just capitalization Capitalize organi- priately located at 616 Big Bear Blvd. that, not a “law student” or “med zational titles when the full name student.” The person is a graduate is given. Retain capitalization when Central Missouri State University student in the School of Law. referring to a specific body if the Located in Warrensburg. CMSU is context makes the name of the na- acceptable on second reference. coach Do not capitalize, even be- tion, state, city, etc. unnecessary: fore names. Do not use “head coach” Missouri Department of Natural Re- Chamber Auditorium Auditori- — ever. sources, Department of Natural Re- um on the second floor of the MU sources, the department. Student Center. Not “Chamber’s COIN Columbia Online Informa- Capitalize official titles be- Auditorium.” tion Network. Use COIN on second fore a person’s name, but not when reference. Its website is www.coin. the title follows a name and never chancellor Capitalize only before org. when the title stands alone: U.S. the name. President Barack Obama; the U.S. colleges Within the University of president, Barack Obama; Barack Christmas Never abbreviate Missouri, use College of (Whatever). Obama, president of the United Christmas as “Xmas,” even in a On second reference, use the college States. headline. Never liken a culture’s hol- or the (whatever) college. Never capitalize coach, iday celebration to Christmas when MU colleges: the College of spokesman or spokeswoman before a referring to it, as in Hanukkah as the Agriculture, Food and Natural Re- name. “Jewish Christmas” or Kwanzaa as sources; the College of Arts and Sci- Do not capitalize a student’s the “African Christmas.” ence (note “science” is singular); the year in school, even before that per- Use winter break or interses- College of Business; the College of Ed- son’s name. Do not capitalize a per- sion, not “Christmas break.” ucation; the College of Engineering; son’s title if it’s more of a job deci- the College of Human Environmental sion than a title: janitor, manager, Circuit Court See Boone County Sciences (note “sciences” is plural); cook, professor. Circuit Court. and the College of Veterinary Medi- cine. Carnahan Quadrangle This grassy City Council On second reference, Do not confuse with schools area between Conley Avenue and use the council or the City Council. within MU. See schools for more in- Cornell Hall was named after Capitalize City Council when refer- formation. former Gov. Mel Carnahan in 2003. ring to a specific council. “Council” The area, formerly the South used alone is not capitalized. Refer colon Capitalize the first word after Quadrangle, is now “The Mel to people on the council as council- a colon if everything following the Carnahan Quadrangle: Honoring men and councilwomen individually colon is a complete sentence. If it is Leadership in Public Service.” Refer and council members as a collective merely a fragment, do not capitalize to it as the Carnahan Quadrangle. group. Six wards are represented by the first word following the colon. Never “South Quadrangle.” City Council members. The council In most cases, a colon will meets at 7 p.m. every other Monday. replace an em dash and suffice just as well. Although em dashes may Council. and denies zoning requests for land look more emphatic or compelling, inside the city boundary. P&Z is ac- they take up more room. If in doubt, Columbia College Formerly ceptable in headlines but not in a consult with an editor. “Christian College.” Located at story. The commission meets at 7 Tenth and Rogers streets. p.m. every other Thursday. colony The term used to refer to a Greek Life organization in its initial Columbia Daily Tribune Note the Columbia Police Department On year on campus when it has enough “Daily.” On second reference, use the second reference, use Police Depart- members to be an organization. Tribune. Located at 101 N. Fourth ment, police (plural) or the depart- Prior to meeting this requirement, St. Do not capitalize “the.” ment, but Police Department must the group is considered an interest be capitalized when used. CPD is group. For more information, see Columbia Fire Department Fire also acceptable. Columbia police re- interest group. Department or the department is ac- fers to the officers, so “police” should The colony must meet re- ceptable on second reference, but be lowercase. quirements set by ORG and its na- Fire Department must be capitalized Be sure to distinguish be- tional organization before it can when used. tween MU and Columbia police be recognized as a chapter at MU. when confusion is likely. Upon completion of these require- Columbia Housing Authority On Use police officer(s) instead ments, the colony can officially be second reference, use Housing Au- of “policeman,” “policewoman,” chartered as a chapter. thority or the authority. It operates “policemen” or “policewomen.” A colony is not considered a and sets rental rates for city housing See MU Police Department full member of the governing coun- projects for low-income, elderly and or police for more information. cil, meaning it can neither vote at disabled people. council meetings nor have members Columbia Public Library Many hold office in the council. Columbia Human Rights Com- meetings are held in the library, lo- See fraternities and sororities for mission On second reference, use cated at 100 W. Broadway. Although more information and for a list of Human Rights Commission or the the building houses the headquar- current colonies. commission. There are nine mem- ters of the Daniel Boone Regional bers. Library, it should be referred to only Columbia/Boone County Board of as the Columbia Public Library. Health On second reference, use Columbia Mall Located at West the Board of Health or the board. Of Worley Street and Stadium Boule- Columbia Regional Hospital Pur- the nine members who sit on the vard, the mall opened in 1985 and chased July 23, 1999, by the UM Sys- board, the Columbia City Coun- was renovated in 1997. tem. Located at 404 Keene St., the cil appoints seven and the Boone hospital used to be privately owned County Commission appoints two. Columbia Missourian Do not cap- by Tenet. italize “the.” The laboratory paper Columbia/Boone County Depart- for the School of Journalism, owned the Columns Capitalize when re- ment of Health and Human Ser- by the Missouri Press Association. ferring to the six located on Fran- vices The health department of On second reference, use the Mis- cis Quadrangle. Note the lowercase Columbia/Boone County. Its servic- sourian. Located in Lee Hills Hall at “t h e .” es prevent epidemics and the spread 221 S. Eighth St. The executive edi- In Winter 2000, vandals of disease, protect against environ- tor is Tom Warhover, and the gen- spray-painted “!BOÑO¡,” a hippie mental hazards, promote healthy eral manager is Daniel Potter. The word meaning peace and love, on behaviors, prevent injuries and ill- paper is published five days a week. the Columns. ness, assure the quality and accessi- bility of health services and monitor Columbia Planning and Zoning commencement Always use low- the health of the population. Commission On second reference, ercase form. use the commission. Nine members MU has commencement at Columbia City Council See City sit on this panel, which approves the end of the winter and fall semes- ters. It no longer holds a commence- counties There are 114 in Missouri city name in all capitals, followed by ment ceremony in August. in addition to the city of St. Louis, the state, country or territory where If referring to commence- which is a separate entity under the city is located, followed by an em ment ceremonies at another univer- state law. dash (shift+option+dash): KUALA sity, check to see if it uses “gradua- Always capitalize “county” LUMPUR, Malaysia — (Story starts tion” instead. when used with the full name: I live here). in Boone County, but my permanent Check AP for national cities committees Capitalize names of residence is in another county. that do not require a specific state standing committees. after them, such as: Houston, Atlan- In government stories, capi- courtesy titles As a rule, do not use ta, San Diego. talize if it is part of a formal name: courtesy titles, even when referring Baghdad is a dateline city in Senate Judiciary Committee, House to a medical doctor. This is an excep- The Maneater. Banking Subcommittee. tion to AP style. Never use Mo. after a city or In stories where more than county in Missouri, unless the name community adviser Note the “-er” one person of the same last name is of the city or county is a common ending of “adviser.” Community ad- quoted or referred to, use first and one, such as Springfield, Mo., or visers work for the Department of last names, not courtesy titles, to could be confused with other states Residential Life and live with stu- avoid confusion. and provinces, such as Mexico, Mo., dents in the residence halls. Exception: In obituaries, use or Nevada, Mo. The abbreviation is CA, and courtesy titles on second and subse- When referring to Kansas the plural form is CAs. Avoid this quent references to the dead. City, Mo., only write Kansas City. abbreviation, and never abbreviate Exception: In obituaries, use When referring to Kansas City, on first reference except in head- “Rev.” to denote a reverend: the Rev. Kan., add the state. lines. Godis Good. Do not confuse with peer dates Never abbreviate days of the adviser or leadership adviser. courts See Boone County Circuit week. Don’t abbreviate a month un- Court. less it has a date with it: November CoMo Acceptable in MOVE Mag- 1994, Nov. 1, 1994. azine content, but not in content for Crime Stoppers A private orga- The five months spelled with The Maneater. nization that awards money to tip- five or fewer letters are never abbre- sters. Use Crime Stoppers on first viated. congressional districts There are reference. Always use a comma after nine in Missouri. Always use nu- the year in a sentence. Never sepa- meral form and capitalize “district” rate a month and a year with a com- when referring to specific districts: ma; however, if there is a month- the 8th District. D day-year construction, use a comma U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemey- to separate the day and year: Decem- er, R-Mo., represents the 9th Dis- DARE Stands for Drug Abuse Re- ber 1994; Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1996; trict, which includes Boone County. sistance Education. DARE is accept- July 1887; July 4, 1777. able on first reference. It is typically Always use the time-date- Coordinating Board for Higher taught by the Student Resource Of- place sequence: At 4 p.m. on Nov. 1, Education The state board that ficer in public schools, but it was not 1998, at the Hearnes Center, the Ti- governs the Missouri Department included in the 2009-10 budget for gers will have their first public prac- of Higher Education. Columbia Public Schools. tice. Fourth of July is written out. Copper Beech Townhomes Not datelines Used when a story takes See Christmas and months spelled “beach.” Located off Old 63 place in another city. Only use a for more information. South just north of Grindstone Av- dateline if a Maneater reporter was enue. in that city. dean’s list Note the lowercase Datelines should contain a “dean’s.” departments Academic depart- title is hyphenated. The title is capi- 124. ments and athletic department are talized when used before the editor- See interstate. not capitalized: physics department. in-chief’s name. For other organiza- MSA and university administrative tions, defer to their style. e-phones See blue lights. departments are capitalized: De- partment of Student Life, MSA De- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Locat- partment of Student Services. ed at 115 Business Loop 70 W. On second reference, use the center to F The District Only use in quotes. recognize this center for cancer re- This name was given to Columbia’s search and therapy. If the story ref- Facebook Information gathered downtown area as part of a PR cam- erences Boone Hospital Center or from Facebook is not considered a paign. Refer to the area as down- other health care locations, use Ellis credible source. Neither screenshots town. Fischel. nor photos pulled from the website The campaign is composed Fischel is acceptable in head- are acceptable for publication. How- of two organizations: the Columbia lines. ever, a Facebook page may be used Special Business District and the as a CQ with the permission of the Central Columbia Association. Ellis Library MU’s main library. section editor if the person is unable Named after Elmer Ellis, MU’s pres- to be found elsewhere online. Division of Information Technol- ident from 1955-1963. ogy The Division of Information Faculty Council On second refer- Technology is MU’s computing ser- Engineers’ Week Note the posses- ence, use the council. Faculty Coun- vices body. sive. This week coincides with St. cil is the governing body of MU fac- Use full title on first refer- Patrick’s Day each year. ulty. ence. DoIT may be used in head- Members meet every other lines but should be avoided in the em dash Use em dashes ( — ) to Thursday. Council information is story. Use the division in subsequent separate out clauses and phrases in available online at facultycouncil. references whenever possible. sentences. To create an em dash, missouri.edu. When dealing with sto- hold down the shift and option keys, f ries that discuss the division at any then press the dash key. armers market When referencing length, avoid jargon when possible. Use them sparingly. Often, a comma the one in Columbia, use Columbia Do not use “UC” for a user consul- or colon will work just as well. Farmers Market. Note the absence of tant; refer to them only as consul- an apostrophe. tants unless other types of consul- email Electronic mail or message. tants are mentioned in the story. See attribution. FarmHouse A fraternity located at See Webmail. 802 Richmond Ave. Does not take Evans Scholars A golf fraternity “the.” Note the absence of a space dorm, dormitory Do not use un- located at 923 Maryland Ave. This between “Farm” and “House.” less in columns. Use residence halls fraternity does not belong to the In- — every time. terfraternity Council. Faurot Field The Missouri Tigers’ football field. The surrounding sta- event order Always time-date- dium is Memorial Stadium, but Ti- place: The first Southeastern Confer- ger debacles take place on Saturdays E ence football game against the Uni- in the fall on Faurot Field. Named versity of Georgia was held at 6:30 after former Missouri football coach East Campus A term used to refer p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2012, on Fau- Don Faurot. to the neighborhoods east of cam- rot Field. pus off College Avenue. fewer than Use fewer than with exits When referring to an exit off specific numbers:There were fewer editor-in-chief When referring to an interstate, do not capitalize: The minutes on the clock than he thought. The Maneater’s executive editor, the sign is located off Interstate 70 at exit Use less than in reference to less specific amounts:There was less has matched or exceeded “For All cil fraternities. Do not abbreviate time than he thought. We Call Mizzou.” names of fraternities on second ref- Two of the three largest do- erence, but “Fraternity Inc.” may be Finger Lakes State Park Located nations in MU’s history — $30 mil- omitted after NPHC chapter names north of Columbia off U.S. 63. lion to the School of Journalism and on second reference. $10 million to the athletic depart- Refer to all Greek organiza- firefighter Always one word unless ment — were part of this drive. tions as chapters, not houses. Do it’s written otherwise in a proper The drive reached its goal in not confuse chapters with colonies noun: Fire Fighters Local No. 8055. 2008. and interest groups; for clarification, Never use “fireman” or “fire- see colony and interest group. w om an .” former Use in reference to people All fraternities are members who no longer hold certain posi- of a council. These councils include first names On first reference for tions. Lowercase even before the the Interfraternity Council, the an adult, use the first and last name. rest of the title and a name: former Multicultural Greek Council and On second reference, use only the President George Russell. the NPHC. For more information, last name. See interim and titles for see Interfraternity Council, Mul- Use first names in all refer- more information. ticultural Greek Council and Na- ences to people younger than 18 tional Pan-Hellenic Council. except for those close to the age of Forsee, Gary Former UM System MU has 28 IFC fraternities: 18 who are convicted of criminal of- president. Forsee began in the posi- Acacia, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha fenses. tion on Feb. 18, 2008 and resigned Gamma Rho, Alpha Gamma Sigma, When referring to more in January 2011 to spend more time Alpha Tau Omega, Beta Sigma Psi, than one person with the same last with his cancer-stricken wife. Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi, Delta Sigma name, use both first and last names. Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Delta Upsilon, Forum 8 Cinemas Located on Fo- FarmHouse, Kappa Alpha Order, Fling The last judged event of Greek rum Boulevard. Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Week. Each pairing writes and per- Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, forms a skit that incorporates the fractions Use words when the Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Theta, Pi event’s theme and a few components number is less than one and num- Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma specific to each pairing, including bers when it is more than one: two- Chi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, the pairing’s philanthropy. thirds of the votes, 3 1/4 grams. Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Tau The similar event held dur- Consult the AP Stylebook Kappa Epsilon and Theta Chi. ing Homecoming is not called Fling; for when it is appropriate to use MU has five NPHC frater- it is the Homecoming Talent Compe- decimals instead of fractions. nities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity tition. Inc.; Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.; Always capitalized; never Francis Quadrangle Grassy area Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; “the Fling.” north of Jesse Hall upon which the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.; and Columns stand. On second refer- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Floyd, Elson President of the UM ence and in headlines, use the Quad. MU has one MGC colony: System from Jan. 6, 2003, to April Lambda Theta Phi. 2007. Frat Row Beta Sigma Psi, Kappa The Evans Scholars fraterni- Alpha Order, Sigma Chi, Beta Theta ty is not affiliated with any council. For All We Call Mizzou Always Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho, and Sigma These change frequently, put this $1 billion fundraising drive Nu form Frat Row, which runs down so please check with the Office of in quotation marks. It entered its College Avenue. Greek Life for new listings each se- public phase in 2003 with a gala on mester. Francis Quadrangle. No previous fraternities Do not put “fraternity” fundraising drive, which includes after the chapter’s name on first ref- Frederick Douglass High School donations to all academic depart- erence unless it is part of the title, as Columbia’s non-traditional high ments and the athletic department, with National Pan-Hellenic Coun- school. Located at 310 N. Provi- dence Road. Mascot is the Bulldogs. LGBTQ community prefers to use General Education Capitalize in Douglass High School is acceptable — it can vary by source. all references to the specific pro- on first reference. See Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, gram of General Education. Transgender and Queer Resource freshman Use when referring to Center and the Lesbian, Gay, Bi- GPA GPA is acceptable on all ref- the freshman class or in reference to sexual and Transgender Terminol- erences, as well as in headlines and a specific person. Usefreshmen as a ogy Supplement at the back of this leads. plural noun. stylebook. Graduate Professional Council Freshman Interest Group Note gender terms The general rule of The student government association the singular “freshman.” A Fresh- thumb is to use specific terms and for graduate and professional stu- man Interest Group consists of first- avoid the “-person” suffix:spokes - dents. GPC is acceptable on second year students who live in the same man, spokeswoman; chairman, reference. residence hall and take many of the chairwoman. GPC works closely with the same classes first semester. FIG or Never use the term “chair,” Missouri Students Association and FIGs is acceptable on second refer- which is an inanimate object, not a meets every other week. ence. person. The group is led by apeer ad- In some cases, however, gen- Graduate School Use in all refer- viser, which can be shortened to PA der-neutral terms are appropriate or ences to the Graduate School at MU. on second reference. accepted: council member, firefighter, All students seeking master’s and “FIGlet” is a derogatory postal worker. doctoral degrees here are enrolled term for a FIG member and should When speaking in a general in the Graduate School; therefore, never be used — ever. sense (without referring to a specific someone is a graduate student in Never use the redundant person), avoid common terms that journalism, not a student in the terms “FIG group” or “freshman end in “-man”: That duty belongs to Graduate School of Journalism. FIG.” salespeople (not salesmen); He is a salesman; She is a saleswoman. graphics Headlines should be in all Exception: Layman’s terms is caps. Composition titles, such as in acceptable, but not appreciated, be- A&E or MOVE graphics, should be G cause it is a cliché. in single quotes. The source tag should be Gaines/Oldham Black Culture General Assembly See Missouri written: Source: (Insert source Center Officially called the Lloyd General Assembly. here). L. Gaines-Marian O’Fallon Oldham Don’t capitalize anything in Black Culture Center. On second General Classroom Building Do a source that isn’t a proper noun or reference, use the center. BCC is ac- not use. Use Arvarh E. Strickland a title. Sports graphics do not need ceptable but undesirable in head- Hall. Strickland Hall is acceptable on sources. lines. first reference. AP and Maneater style apply Renamed Avarh E. Strick- to all graphics, especially in time/ gay, lesbian, bisexual When refer- land Hall in October 2007. This met date/place situations. ring to homosexuals of both gen- one item on the Legion of Black The byline should be in the bottom- ders, always use gay and lesbian — Collegians List of Demands, which right corner of the graphics box: gay is not a catch-all term. asked Chancellor Brady Deaton to (NAME)/GRAPHIC DESIGNER. Never use “sexual prefer- name a building on campus after ence” because it assumes homosex- a prominent black figure. The only graduate student Always use this uality is a choice. Always use sexual other building on campus named af- term, never “grad student,” “med orientation. ter a black person is the Gaines/Old- student,” “law student” or the like. As LGBTQ Resource Cen- ham Black Culture Center, which is Only specify the graduate program ter Director Struby Struble says, ask named after two. when it is relevant to the story. which term a member of the graffiti See Hatch Hall graffiti -in 1104 N. Providence Road. Sports cident. H teams are the Kewpies.

Greek Always capitalize. Do not, Haith, Frank MU’s basketball highways Federal highways other however, refer to a Greek student coach as of 2011. Succeeded Mike than interstates should be referred as a Greek. Instead, use members of Anderson, who left MU to coach at to as U.S. 63, U.S. 54, etc. Greek Life. Arkansas. State highways are Missouri 163, Missouri 740, etc. Within Co- Greek Judicial Board Always use halls Capitalize the names of halls lumbia city limits, use the city street on first reference.Greek board is and university structures when used designations for these highways. acceptable in headlines; “J-board” with a formal title or name: N e ff County-maintained roads is never acceptable. It is a board of Hall. usually have letter designations but 12 Greek students who hear cases Do not capitalize informal should be referred to by their city involving violations made by entire names: beef cattle barn. street names when within Colum- Greek Life chapters against chap- Do not use first names or bia: Route B is Paris Road. ter laws and M-Book regulations. middle initials in these titles. It consists of five justices from the The exception is JesseHIV/AIDS Use unless specifically Panhellenic Council, five from the Wrench Auditorium in Memorial referencing one of the components. Interfraternity Council and two Union, not to be confused with Jes- Never use the term “full-blown from the National Pan-Hellenic se Auditorium and not to be called AIDS.” Council. “Wrench Auditorium.” People don’t die of AIDS — they die of AIDS-related illnesses. Greek Life When referring to the Hatch Hall graffiti incident Use to Better yet, put the actual disease, office in the MU Student Center, use refer to the act of vandalism that oc- and then if necessary, later write: Office of Greek Life. Lowercase “life” curred outside of Hatch Hall on Feb. Mr. Smith had AIDS. when using in a general sense: The 12, 2011, and led to the creation of See HIV-positive, HIV- Rolling Stone article degraded Greek the student-led One Mizzou diver- negative for more information. life. sity initiative. When describing the crime, use racist/ racially charged HIV-positive, HIV-negative The Greektown One word and graffiti message. The graffiti itself is Human Immunodeficiency Virus capitalized. Remember, not all not racist. is the virus that causes AIDS. Al- Greek houses are located in Greek- though there is a test that measures town. Hearnes Center Not “Warren E. the presence of HIV in a person’s Hearnes Multipurpose Building” blood, the terms HIV-positive and Greek Week Held annually dur- or any other derivation. Not “The HIV-negative refer to the results of ing the spring semester. A themed Hearnes Center.” tests that measure antibodies in the month-long series of events, ser- blood. A person can be HIV-posi- vice projects and competitions for heights Use figures and spell out tive and not have AIDS. fraternity and sorority pairings to words that indicate dimension, such Avoid redundancy like “HIV raise money for charities in mid- as feet, yards and inches. Never use virus.” Missouri. Each pairing has a specific apostrophes for feet and inches (i.e. No one dies from HIV. They beneficiary for which it volunteers, 5’7”). die from AIDS-related illnesses. though money raised is divided Hyphenate adjective forms See HIV/AIDS for more in- evenly among all the beneficiaries. before nouns: It was an 8-inch clock. formation. Besides working with assigned ben- The road was 12 1/2 feet wide. He is eficiaries, events include a blood 6-foot-4. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall. Hollywood Stadium 14 Theaters drive, can collection, intramural See dimensions in the AP Columbia’s biggest movie theater is sports games and Fling. Stylebook for more information. located off Stadium Boulevard near See Fling. U.S. 63. Hickman High School Located at Homecoming Use as one word and two or more words work together to as a chapter. always capitalize when referring to modify a noun. Do not hyphenate For more information, see any MU Homecoming event. How- “very” or adverbs ending with “-ly”: colony, fraternities and sororities. ever, use the lowercase form when a well-known man, a very careless referring to other schools’ home- mistake. Interfraternity Council The gov- comings and in reference to the Refer to the AP Stylebook erning body of the MU fraternity general idea of homecoming: The punctuation section for rules for system. IFC has an executive board first homecoming in the Midwest was specific words. as well as representation from each held at MU. Although absurd amounts chapter. Interest groups and colo- of hyphens can be grammatically nies do not get to vote in IFC mat- homosexual, homosexuality For correct, do not over-hyphenate. Hy- ters. IFC or the council is acceptable a general reference, the preferred phenated phrases like “Dr.-Jekyll- on second reference. term is gay and lesbian or gays and and-Mr.-Hyde quality” will be killed See also fraternities. lesbians. Avoid the term “homosex- on sight, along with the hyphenator. ual” as a noun, but homosexuality is Rephrase to avoid over-hyphenat- interim Part of the title for people preferred over “lesbianism and gai- ing. in temporary positions. Lowercase ety” or some other such nonsense. even before the rest of the title and a Never use “gay” as a noun. name: interim President Mel George. As LGBTQ Resource Cen- See former or titles for more infor- ter coordinator Struby Struble said, I mation. when talking about specific people, ask them which term they prefer. innocent Do not use when refer- Internet (noun); internet (adjec- See Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual ring to verdicts in criminal cases. tive) See World Wide Web and and Transgender Terminology The reason is simple: No one is pure- online for more information. Supplement. ly innocent, whether one has com- mitted a felony or another crime. Interstate 70 Always write out on Honors College Use in all refer- Just because someone was declared first reference; on second reference, ences to the MU Honors College, not guilty by a jury does not mean use I-70. located in Lowry Hall. Nancy West they are innocent. This rule applies to all inter- is the director of the Honors Col- Use acquitted when appli- state highways but does not apply to lege. Use the college on second refer- cable. I-70 Drive. ence only if it is the only university See not guilty. Business Loop 70 should be college referred to in the story. spelled out. Intercampus Faculty Council The House of Representatives (Mis- Intercampus Faculty Council con- Isle of Capri Casino Note “Casino” souri) Boone County is represent- sists of representatives from the is uppercase. This casino opened in ed by five districts: the 44th, 45th, UM System’s four campuses’ faculty December 2001 in Boonville and is 46th, 47th and 50th. Check the Blue councils. Use the council on second part of the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. Book or Missouri government web- reference, but do not use “IFC” be- chain. site, house.state.mo.us, for an up- cause it might be confused with the dated list of these representatives. Interfraternity Council.

Hy-Vee Three locations in Colum- interest group The term used to re- J bia: 3100 W. Broadway, 405 E. Ni- fer to a group of students interested fong and 25 Conley Road. in forming a colony of a fraternity or J-School Use only in headlines. Al- This grocery chain opened sorority at MU. A certain number of ways capitalize the “J”. its first Columbia store in 2001. students must be interested before it In copy, use School of Jour- can be considered a colony, and ad- nalism on first reference and the hyphens Use hyphens in com- ditional requirements must be met school or the journalism school on pound modifiers, which occur when before the colony can be chartered second reference. Jefferson City Missouri’s state cap- stretches from St. Charles to Clin- north of the MU Student Center. ital that’s 27 miles south of Colum- ton, formed from the old Kansas- Portions were closed temporarily bia. Arkansas-Texas railroad trail. Do during construction of the MU Stu- Always refer to it as Jefferson not confuse the Katy Trail with the dent Center. City, never “Jeff City.” MKT Nature/Fitness Trail, which It has a pretty Capitol build- extends from Providence Road to KWWC/90.5 FM A Stephens Col- ing and is home to the only ice rink the Katy Trail in McBaine. lege radio station. Use KWWC on in mid-Missouri. second reference. KCOU/88.1 FM Student-run al- Jesse Auditorium Never called ternative radio station owned by “University Auditorium.” Located in Missouri Students Association, after Jesse Hall, Jesse Auditorium is not years in the possession of the Resi- L to be confused with Jesse Wrench dence Hall Association. The station Auditorium, which is located in Me- has had some trouble with the Fed- Lady Tigers Never use; instead, morial Union. eral Communications Commission refer to the team members by their in the past, and RHA occasionally positions, names or the general Ti- Jesse Hall Where most MU admin- has pulled the plug. In spring 2004, gers. Never use “Lady” in front of istrative offices are located. The big the general manager briefly pulled any team unless absolutely neces- dome turns green during Engineers’ DJs off the air in order to re-famil- sary and part of the team’s official Week but is normally illuminated iarize them with FCC regulations. name: The Tennessee Lady Volun- with whitish light. Watch for strange The station is located in the base- teers do not play ... nighttime activity there the week ment of the MU Student Center before Tap Day. near MUTV, The Maneater and the Lake of the Ozarks Located ap- LGBTQ Resource Center. proximately 70 miles south of Co- Johnson Auditorium See Middle- Use KCOU on second refer- lumbia, it is a popular resort area bush Hall. ence. often referred to asthe lake, which is See radio stations for more acceptable on second reference. Jr., Sr. Abbreviate only with full information. names: Joe Doaks Jr. Lake of the Woods Recreation Area Do not put a comma be- Kemper Fellowships These mon- On St. Charles Road, northeast of tween a last name and the Jr. or Sr. etary awards are given by the Columbia. It is a 148-acre park. designation. chancellor to five outstanding MU professors each year. Kemper Fel- leadership adviser Note the “-er” lowships or the Kemper awards are ending of “adviser.” Leadership ad- acceptable, but never “the Kemper visers are upperclassmen working K Fellowship awards” or any other for the Department of Residential derivation. Life who live in the residence halls. Kappa Alpha Order Always use They supervise hall government ac- “Order.” The fraternity is a mem- KOMU/Channel 8 The NBC affili- tivities across campus. ber of IFC. Members exploded the ate owned by the UM System Board The abbreviationLA and the fraternity’s Civil War-era cannon in of Curators and operated by the plural form, LAs, are acceptable on 2004, sending metal shards across School of Journalism. second reference and OK in head- College Avenue into the roof of Uni- Located off U.S. 63 toward lines. versity Place Apartments. Jefferson City, where, Rolling Stone Do not confuse with peer once reported, you can smell cow adviser or community adviser. Kansas City Stands alone in date- manure in the air. lines and in stories unless the refer- Use KOMU on second refer- Legion of Black Collegians The ence is to Kansas City, Kan. ence. organization is the official black student government of MU and Katy Trail A biking/hiking trail that Kuhlman Court The grassy area was founded by Alpha Phi Alpha in 1968. LBC is acceptable in headlines Lowry Mall. Lowry Hall is the build- city bus service introduced in 2006. and on second reference. ing that houses the Honors College The service came to Columbia in and advising for the College of Arts 2008. From Columbia, the double- LBC List of Demands The official and Science. Lowry Hall is located decker buses can take passengers list of demands LBC has for MU. on Lowry Mall. to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago Some demands have been fulfilled, and Memphis (through St. Louis). including granting an honorary un- Lowry Mall Do not confuse with On Aug. 2, 2012, an MU graduate dergraduate degree to Lloyd Gaines Lowry Hall. Lowry Mall is the pe- student was killed after a Megabus and naming a campus building (for- destrian thoroughfare west of Me- ran off the road while en route from merly the General Classroom Build- morial Union that used to be blight- Chicago to St. Louis. ing) after Arvarh E. Strickland, an ed by the Tiger Spot mosaic. influential black academic leader. Memorial Stadium The stadium Other demands include creating a surrounding MU’s Faurot Field. See fully accredited black studies major Faurot Field for more information. and increasing minority enrollment. M legislature See Missouri General Memorial Union One of the two Assembly. M-Book Use for all references to student unions at MU. When refer- this MU student policy handbook ring to a location, such as for an up- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgen- published by the Department of coming meeting, always use Memo- der and Queer Resource Center Student Life. rial Union North or Memorial Union The resource center is located in the South. lower level of the MU Student Cen- Macklanburg Playhouse Located ter across from The Maneater. on the Stephens College campus Middlebush Hall, Johnson Audi- See Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual next to the Warehouse Theater, the torium Middlebush Hall is located and Transgender Terminology playhouse has been used by the de- on the corner of Ninth Street and Supplement. partment of performing arts. University Avenue. It was home to the College of Business until Fall library See Columbia Public Li- The Maneater The official, inde- Semester 2002. It now houses the brary and Ellis Library. pendent, student-run newspaper graduate Truman School of Public at the University of Missouri-Co- Affairs and some parts of the sociol- Life Sciences Center Use on first lumbia since 1955, when sociology ogy department and is used for gen- reference for the large building at student Joel Gold took the Missouri eral classrooms. the northwest corner of College Av- Student from Delta Upsilon and re- Johnson Auditorium is enue and Rollins Street. The center named it to reflect a more aggres- acceptable in all references to the is acceptable on second reference as sive news angle. Its official slogan: Walter Johnson Auditorium. long as it is not confused with an- “You’ve been warned.” Johnson Auditorium was called other center. LSC is grudgingly ac- All members of the edito- Middlebush Auditorium until 2005. cepted in headlines but should be rial and business staffs are students avoided at all costs. with the exception of a professional mid-Missouri Note the lowercase The center’s official name is business adviser and a receptionist. “m.” Capitalize only when part of a the Christopher S. Bond Life Sci- The Maneater’s print edition is pub- proper name. ences Center, named after Sen. Kit lished twice a week on Tuesdays and Bond. Bond secured $30 million in Fridays, and online content is post- the Midwest, Midwesterners, etc. federal funds for the center in 2000. ed to its website almost daily. Capitalize when referring to the re- Note the uppercase “T,” gion of the United States. Lincoln University A state-sup- which is to be used in all references ported university in Jefferson City. to the newspaper, except when used Missouri Department of Higher See also universities. as an adjective. Education On second reference, use Department of Higher Education Lowry Hall Do not confuse with Megabus A popular low-cost, inter- or the department. It oversees state institutions of higher somewhere in the first few graphs of 2008, but despite the name change, education, which includes all the story. it’s still part of the UM System. Use state-supported colleges and uni- Consists of three branches: Missouri S&T on second reference. versities. Its governing body is the the Senate, which elects a speaker Coordinating Board for Higher Ed- each February; an executive branch, Missouri Western State University ucation. which includes a president and vice Located in St. Joseph. No longer president elected by students each “Missouri Western State College.” Missouri General Assembly The November, the Department of Stu- state legislature that houses a dent Activities, the Department of Mizzou Never use in a story or 34-member Senate and a 163-mem- Student Services (which oversees headline except in references to ber House of Representatives. Gen- STRIPES) and the Department of proper nouns, such as Mizzou Con- eral Assembly is acceptable on sec- Student Communications; and a nection or the Amphitheater at Miz- ond reference. judicial branch, which includes the zou. The General Assembly meets Student Court. Mizzou, along with many at the Capitol in Jefferson City. Its offices are located in the other words, may be used in a quote. Missouri River On second refer- Center for Student Involvement on Another exception: If Miz- ence, use the river. Always capitalize the second floor of the MU Student zou is used in a column to express “river” when used with “Missouri,” Center. sarcasm about one’s patriotic loyalty unless referring to more than one See Missouri Students As- to an infallible university, it is ac- river: The Missouri River is muddy. sociation Senate. ceptable. Both the Missouri and Colorado riv- ers are rising. Missouri Students Association Mizzou ‘39 Note the apostrophe Big Muddy is capitalized. Senate A branch of the MU stu- before “39,” which refers to 1839, dent government. Use MSA Senate the year MU was founded. The Missouri Southern State Univer- or the Senate on second reference. term used to refer to the 39 seniors sity Located in Joplin. Its members are senators. Capitalize given this award for their outstand- “senator” before a name. ing achievements at MU. Honor- Missouri State Highway Patrol ees nominate themselves and go Not “Missouri Highway Patrol.” On Missouri Supreme Court The through an interview process. second reference, use Highway Pa- state’s highest court is located in Jef- trol or the patrol. ferson City. It is directed by a chief Mizzou Arena The home court of Use patrol officers, not “pa- justice and six judges, not “justices.” the men’s and women’s basketball trolmen.” teams. Missouri Theatre Full name is The building briefly was Missouri State University Located Missouri Theatre Center for the named Paige Arena after Paige in Springfield, Mo., this four-year Arts. Located at 203 S. Ninth St., it Laurie, the daughter of the state university can be referred to as is owned and operated by the Mis- building’s primary donors, the Lau- MSU on second reference. souri Symphony Society. In 2011, rie family. After it was revealed Paige The university was formerly MU took out a three-year lease on had paid other students to do her known as Southwest Missouri State the building from the symphony work at the University of Southern University until a name-change bill society. It now hosts events for the California, MU officials removed passed in the 2005 session of the University Concert Series and oth- Paige’s name from the building. Missouri General Assembly. er MU groups in addition to host- ing the symphony society’s perfor- Mizzou Dashboard A system that Missouri Students Association mances. Note the British spelling of provides information on energy us- Governing body for undergradu- “theatre.” age in real-time to residence halls. ate students at MU. Note the plural It is currently in service for College “students.” MSA is acceptable on Missouri University of Science and Avenue, Dogwood, Galena, Hatch, second reference and in headlines as Technology Located in Rolla. It was Hawthorn, Jones, Lathrop, Laws long as the full name is spelled out known as UM-Rolla until January and Schurz residence halls, and MU plans to expand it to serve other tion. School of Journalism, MU depart- residence halls and campus build- ment of natural resources. ings in the future. Participating more than Use more than instead Exceptions: In the Outlook residence halls hold the Dashboard of “over” in references to figures. section, MU students, professors, Energy Conservation Competition Incorrect: He owed me over colleges schools and departments each spring. $45. must be identified as such if fail- Correct: He owed me more ure to do so would cause confusion MizzouRec See Student Recre- than $45. with other schools mentioned in ation Complex. the story. However, there is no need Mort’s One of Campus Dining Ser- to identify a professor, etc. as be- Mizzou Telecom Acceptable in vice’s retail locations located in the ing from MU if there are no other all references to MU Telecommu- MU Student Center. Do not confuse schools mentioned in the story. nications, the office responsible for with The Shack, which is adjacent to phone and cable service on campus. Mort’s. MU News Bureau MU’s press buf- Also see The Shack. fer, it creates news releases and often Mizzou Weekly The newspaper acts as a liaison between newspapers published by the MU News Bureau. MO-X A popular shuttle service and high-ranking officials, such as that runs from mid-Missouri to the the chancellor. Reporters should MKT Trail The MKT Trail runs St. Louis and Kansas City airports. quote or make reference to this or- from Providence Road to McBa- ganization sparingly as a source. The ine, where it connects with the Katy Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms. Courtesy Maneater’s reporters should always Trail. On second reference, use the titles such as these are used only in try to obtain direct quotes about an trail. second and subsequent references issue whenever possible. MKT stands for “Missouri- to the dead in obituaries. See cour- Use MU spokesman or MU Kansas-Texas.” tesy titles and names for more in- spokeswoman to refer to anyone who See Katy Trail for more in- formation. works for the MU News Bureau. formation. MSA Acceptable in headlines MU Police Department Refer to mobile home Use this term when when referring to the Missouri Stu- the campus police as the MU Police referring to portable homes. Avoid dents Association as long as the or- Department on first reference. Sec- using the term “trailer.” ganization’s full name is spelled out ond, subsequent and headline refer- somewhere in the first few graphs of ences should use MUPD. Mojo’s Note the apostrophe. Lo- the story. The department moved its cated at 1013 Park Ave., Mojo’s is See Missouri Students As- headquarters to the Virginia Avenue owned by Richard King, who also sociation. Parking Garage in Winter 2002. owns The Blue Note. Its telephone When referring to the po- number is 573-875-5088. MU No periods. Acceptable for all lice officers, use MU police or police. references to the University of Mis- Note the lowercase “police.” months Abbreviate months when souri-Columbia. Remember: The MUPD is used with a specific date:Dec. 12. There is no need to iden- an organization, whereas the MU Five months are never ab- tify students, professors, colleges, police are officers.MUPD is singu- breviated: March, April, May, June, schools or departments as being lar, and MU police are plural. July. from MU if the affiliation with the MUPD is an accredited po- Always use a comma af- school is clear. lice department. ter the year in a sentence. Never Correct: junior Sally Smith, separate a month and a year with College of Business, School of Jour- MU Student Center Replaced a comma. If there is a month-day- nalism, department of natural re- Brady Commons in Fall 2010 as a year construction, use a comma to sources. campus student center. separate the day and year. Incorrect: MU junior Sally Because it’s no longer new, See dates for more informa- Smith, MU College of Business, MU “new student center” is not accept- able on second reference, but stu- NAACP Acceptable in all referenc- tion policy (note the hyphen). With- dent center is. es to the National Association for in that policy are clauses for gender, the Advancement of Colored Peo- religion, veteran status, sexual ori- Multicultural Greek Council The ple. When applicable, distinguish entation, etc. governing body of MU’s ethnically between chapters of the NAACP. Never use the phrase “non- based or diversity-oriented sorori- MU has an NAACP chapter. discrimination clause.” ties. Use MGC on second reference. After an 82 percent approv- Two sororities are MGC National Pan-Hellenic Council al through a student referendum, members: Alpha Phi Gamma So- NPHC is acceptable in headlines MSA added gender identity to its rority Inc. (MU’s Asian-American- and on second reference. non-discrimination policy in 2009. interest sorority) and Sigma Alpha This association of nine his- However, this is not yet included at Epsilon Pi (MU’s Jewish-interest so- torically black fraternities and so- the MU or UM System levels. rority). rorities can also be referred to as the See statements of non-dis- At this time, no fraternities “Divine Nine.” crimination and sexual orienta- are MGC members, but Lambda MU currently has eight of tion clause. Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. has the Divine Nine: Alpha Phi Alpha established a colony at MU. Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta non-discrimination statements For more information, see Sorority Inc., Iota Phi Theta Frater- See statements of non-discrimina- fraternities and sororities. nity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- tion. nity Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Muslim Students Organization Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., nonprofit Note the absence of a Use on first reference.MSO is ac- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. hyphen. Not interchangeable with ceptable on second reference and in and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. not-for-profit. See the AP Stylebook headlines. “Fraternity Inc.” and “Soror- for details. ity Inc.” can be omitted on second myZou The website on which stu- reference. Northwest Missouri State Univer- dents sign up for classes, pay bills, See also fraternities and so- sity Use NMSU on second refer- obtain academic transcripts and rorities. ence. The school’s leader is Presi- check Residential Life room assign- dent John Jasinski, and its governing ments, among other activities. Stu- No. 1, No. 2, etc. Abbreviate and body is the NMSU Board of Regents. dents log in with their PawPrints. capitalize the word “number” when Note the lowercase “m” and followed by a numeral. not guilty Do not use “innocent”: the capital “Z.” She pleaded not guilty. No Child Left Behind Act Note the capitalized “Act.” nuclear reactor Located in Re- search Park on South Providence N non-commissioned officer A non- Road. commissioned officer, abbreviated names Do not use courtesy titles NCO (plural: NCOs) on second ref- numbers Write out numbers one except in obituaries, but only for erence, is an upperclassman work- through nine and use numerals for second and subsequent references ing for the Department of Residen- numbers 10 or more. to the dead. tial Life with students in the ROTC Exception: Columbia’s Tenth When more than one source program. Like a peer adviser, an Street. has the same last name in a single NCO teaches a proseminar class. All street addresses are nu- article, use first and last names to Do not confuse with peer merals, as are all dimensions when avoid confusion. adviser, community adviser or used with “inch,” “foot” or other People younger than 18 leadership adviser. measurements and all percentages. should be identified by only their Always write out a number if first names on second reference. non-discrimination policy The it is starting a sentence, but try to re- UM System has a non-discrimina- work the sentence so that the num- ber does not begin it. Use numerals Old 63 Formerly called “Business MU has 14 PHA chapters: if a year begins a sentence, but also 63.” Do not use the term “Old High- Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, try to reword the sentence in this way 63.” Addresses should read 10 S. Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta case. Old 63, not “10 Old 63 S.” Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Spell out casual numeric Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa uses: I’ve heard that excuse a million One Mizzou Typically refers to Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi times. the student-led diversity initiative Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Sigma Sigma Use No. 1 and No. 2 in all launched in April 2011. The initia- and Zeta Tau Alpha. such references. tive is coordinated by the One Miz- Sigma Kappa rechartered a See fractions for more in- zou Task Force, which may also be colony in Fall 2012. formation. referred to as the One Mizzou com- On second reference and in mittee, made up of student leaders headlines, PHA is acceptable; never from organizations such as the Mis- say “Panhel.” souri Students Association, Resi- Use Panhellenic Association O dence Halls Association and Legion executive board when referencing of Black Collegians among others. the student board. Obama, Barack The 44th president The committee meets weekly. See also sororities. of the United States. One Mizzou may also refer to the current marketing campaign Paquin Tower Not “Paquin Tow- obituaries Use the complete date, of the athletic department as well as ers” because there’s only one. Locat- including the day of the week and the MU’s strategic plan for the future, ed at 1201 Paquin St. year, when referring to the date of titled “One Mizzou: 2020 Vision for death. If the dead person is younger Excellence.” Parking and Transportation Re- than 70, the cause of death must be view Panel Part of the Missouri reported. If the person is older, list online Never “on-line.” Use online Students Association’s judicial the cause if it was not natural. in all references to communication branch. Parking panel is acceptable On second and subsequent on the Internet. in headlines. Use the full name on references, use courtesy titles for the first reference and the panel thereaf- deceased: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Dr., over Avoid using this and other di- ter. Never use the ridiculous “PTRP.” Rev. rectional prepositions such as “un- Use died, not euphemisms der” and “around” in non-direction- PawPrint The six-character com- such as “passed away.” al references. bination of letters and numbers stu- For survivors of an accident Incorrect: He owed me over dents use to log onto Blackboard. and the dead, include each person’s $45. PawPrints are also usually students’ city and state when applicable. Correct: He owed me more Webmail usernames, followed by Accuracy is an important as- than $45. “@mail.missouri.edu.” pect of writing an obituary. It’s hard Note PawPrint is one word to do, but you must call a Owens, Steve The interim UM Sys- and has two capitalized letters. family member to verify informa- tem president, Owens started in the tion and personalize the article. position in January 2011 after Gary peer adviser Note the “-er” ending There is no second chance. Forsee resigned. Timothy Wolfe in “adviser.” Peer advisers are upper- Try to humanize the story took his place in December 2011. classmen working for the Depart- whenever possible with information ment of Residential Life who live in about his or her work and hobbies. residence halls with their FIGs. They Talk to family members, friends and provide information about MU in co-workers. P general and teach FIG proseminar classes during the fall semester. OK Always use two capital letters. Panhellenic Association The gov- The abbreviation is PA and Do not use “okay.” erning body of MU’s sorority sys- the plural PAs. Don’t abbreviate on tem. first reference, but abbreviations are OK in headlines. public affairs Use spokesman or FM (Columbia), KCLR/99.3 Do not confuse with com- spokeswoman whenever possible. FM (Boonville), KBBM/100.1 munity adviser or leadership ad- There are countless varia- FM (Columbia), KPLA/101.5 viser. tions of “public affairs” titles, and FM (Columbia), KBXR/102.3 they usually mean simply that the FM (Columbia), KRES/104.7 place Use the time-date-place person is authorized to speak for the FM (Moberly), KZZT/105.5 FM sequence in sentences: John cam- source. (Moberly), KOQL/106.1 (Ashland), paigned for political reform in the KTXY/106.9 FM (Jefferson City), Libertarian Party when he spoke to punctuation Refer to the guides in KLJE/107.9 FM (Columbia). the College Republicans at 3 p.m. the back of the AP Stylebook for de- Thursday in Jesse Auditorium. tailed guidelines. Ragtag Cinema Located at 23 N. See datelines for more in- Tenth St. In early 2008, the movie formation. theater moved to a new location along with Uprise Bakery and 9th Plaza Amphitheater Not “Plaza Q St. Video. 900 Amphitheater.” quotes Stories should have three Relationship and Sexual Violence p.m. Always use lowercase form, quoted sources. Before any phrase Prevention Center Located on and use a space to separate the nu- goes into quotes, it must be accu- the lower level of the MU Student merals from “p.m.” rate. The reporter must conduct ac- Center near the Multicultural Cen- Avoid redundancies such as curacy checks with sources. ter. Use RSVP on second reference. “7 p.m. Sunday night.” Formerly called the Rape Education Office, RSVP is a comprehensive -re police Use lowercase form when lationship and sexual violence edu- writing the police or police said. R cation and resource service. It is an Police should be lowercase auxiliary of MSA/GPC. when used as an adjective: police radio stations On first reference, Sgt. Chuck Willis said ... list the call letters and station fre- representatives The representa- Police should be capital- quency in this manner: KCOU/88.1 tive’s political affiliation and home ized when it is part of the complete FM. district should be set off by commas. name: Columbia Police Department, On second reference, simply The political and home designations Police Department. use the call letters. can be used on second reference for Lowercase “police” in Co- Area AM stations: KFAL/900 less clunkiness: Rep. Tiny Tim, R- lumbia police or MU police because AM (Fulton), KWOS/950 AM (Jef- Columbia, is ... ; The manager con- both refer to officers, but capitalize ferson City), KWRT/1370 AM tacted Rep. Gringo Jones, D-Mexico. it in MU Police Department. (Boonville), KFRU/1400 AM (Co- Always specify if a represen- See Columbia Police De- lumbia), KTGR/1580 AM (Colum- tative a member of Congress with partment or MU Police Depart- bia). the construction U.S. Rep. ment for more information. Area FM stations: See also House of Represen- KCOU/88.1 FM (Columbia), tatives and Senate. professor Leave “professor” un- KJLU/88.9 FM (Jefferson City), capitalized, even when it precedes a KOPN/89.5 FM (Columbia), Research Reactor See nuclear re- name: I like professor Ranly. KMCV/89.9 FM (High Point), actor. Do not refer to a faculty KWWC/90.5 FM (Colum- member as a professor unless he or bia), KBIA/91.3 FM (Colum- Residential Life Do not abbrevi- she has been awarded that academic bia), KMFC/92.1 FM (Centralia), ate except for ResLife in headlines. rank. Be specific in referring to peo- KJWK/93.1 (Boonville), KSSZ/93.9 Frankie Minor is the director. ple as associate or assistant profes- FM (Fayette), KATI/94.3 FM sors. (California, Mo.), KWWR/95.7 residence hall Use on all referenc- FM (Mexico, Mo.), KCMQ/96.7 es. Do not use “dorm” or “dormi- tory” — ever. the largest private donation in MU’s in 2011. MU residence halls: Center, history, the Donald W. Reynolds College Avenue, Defoe-Graham, Foundation awarded $31 million Discovery, Dogwood, Excellence, to the School of Journalism for the S Galena, Gillett, Hatch, Hawthorn, creation of the Donald W. Reynolds Hudson, Johnston, Jones, Lath- Journalism Institute. said How reporters should refer- rop, Laws, Mark Twain, McDavid, Use Reynolds Journalism In- ence all forms of verbal informa- North, Respect, Responsibility, stitute. Use the institute on second tion. Inanimate objects cannot say Schurz, South, Tiger Diggs, TRUE reference. anything, however. Scholars and Wolpers. RJI is acceptable in head- When quoting from a print- As of fall 2012, Jones is the lines. ed source, use according to. only single-sex residence hall; all In the rare case of lifting a others are coed. Rhynsburger Theatre Located in quote from a news release, the at- Mark Twain closed in spring the Fine Arts Building. Note the tribution should be like this: “I want 2012 for renovations. Johnston will British spelling of “theatre.” to never again use quotes from news close in spring 2013 for renovations. releases,” bad reporter Tim Smith In summer 2012, plans for Rock Bridge High School “Rock stated in a news release. a new residence hall, tentatively Bridge” is two words. Located at See attribution for more in- named Virginia Avenue South, were 4303 S. Providence Road. Sports formation. approved. teams are the Bruins. Hatch Hall is acceptable. Sapphire Lounge Do not Rock Bridge Memorial State Park capitalize the “t” in the Sapphire Residence Halls Association Gov- Located at 5901 S Highway 163. The Lounge. Located at 1201B E. erning body for students in resi- park’s features include the Broadway. Its telephone number is dence halls at MU. RHA is accept- Gans Creek Wild Area, the 573-815-7550. able on second reference and in Devil’s Icebox and Connor’s headlines. RHA is the second-larg- Cave. Savitar MU’s yearbook, which est student organization on campus, folded in 1992 because of debt and behind MSA. Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis was resurrected the same year as The largest campus-wide a magazine published three times Reynolds Alumni Center There philanthropy, it assists multiple annually. Savitar then returned to are two alumni centers in Colum- sclerosis patients in mid-Missouri book form — in fall 2004, the Savi- bia. The one across from Jesse Hall year-round and promotes awareness tar changed to a soft-cover edition is properly called the Donald W. about multiple sclerosis to students. geared toward seniors. In 2006, its Reynolds Visitor and Alumni Cen- Use RAMS on second reference. funding was cut, leaving it to be ter, but use Reynolds Alumni Center RAMS hosts Rock-It, a posted online only. It is no longer on first reference.The alumni center talent and lip-synching competi- updated. is suitable on second reference. It is tion, each February to raise money named after Donald W. Reynolds, a for the philanthropy’s efforts. Par- schools Capitalize those of MU and graduate of the School of Journal- ticipants are primarily Greek Life other universities. ism and founder of Donrey Media chapters. MU schools: School of Ac- Group. countancy, School of Health Profes- The other center, located on Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ Festival A sions, School of Information Sci- Carrie Francke Drive off Stadium music festival held each ence and Learning Technologies, Boulevard, is the Old Alumni Cen- September in downtown Columbia. School of Journalism, School of ter. On second reference, the festival or Law, School of Medicine, School of See alumni center for more the blues festival is acceptable. Music, School of Natural Resourc- information. Roots ‘N’ Blues is acceptable es, School of Social Work, Sinclair in headlines and as an adjective: The School of Nursing, Truman School Reynolds Journalism Institute In first Roots ‘N’ Blues wedding was held of Public Affairs. See schools’ separate entries that included sexual orientation. Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and colleges for more information. The UM System Board of Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. seasons Lowercase spring, summer, Curators included sexual orienta- “Sorority Inc.” may be omitted on fall, winter and other derivations, tion in the system’s non-discrimina- second reference of NPHC sorori- unless they are part of a formal title: tion policy in October 2003. ties. Fall 2000 semester. MU has two MGC sorori- The Shack An area in which stu- ties: Alpha Phi Gamma (an Asian- semesters Names of specific se- dents can hang out in the MU Stu- American-interest sorority) and mesters are capitalized: Fall 2000 se- dent Center. Do not confuse with Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi (a Jewish- mester, fall 2000. Mort’s, the Campus Dining Services interest sorority). At MU we have fall and retail location adjacent to The Shack. These change frequently, spring semesters, a summer session Also see Mort’s. so please check with Greek Life for and an intersession (winter break). new listings each academic year. sheriff See Boone County Sheriff’s See also fraternities, Multi- Senate (Missouri) There are 34 Department for more information. cultural Greek Council, National state senators. Boone County is part Pan-Hellenic Council and Panhel- of the 19th District. Sigma Chi Became an official MU lenic Association. The state senator fromfraternity again in August 2007. The Boone County is Republican Kurt fraternity was put on probation in Southeast Missouri State Univer- Schaefer. 2002 after it was discovered the fra- sity Located in Cape Girardeau, See the state Blue Book for ternity was hazing new members. this four-year state university can the current senators or verify that be referred to as SEMO on second information at www.senate.mo.gov. The 63 Diner Note the absence of reference. an apostrophe before “63.” Use nu- Senate (U.S.) Missouri is rep- merals for this elusive diner north of Southeastern Conference SEC resented by Republican Sen. Roy Columbia. Located at 5801 Highway is acceptable on second reference. Blunt (in office since 2011) and 763 North. Missouri, along with Texas A&M, Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill left the Big 12 for the SEC on July (in office since 2007). SOGA The Committee on Student 1, 2012. When referring to two sena- Organizations, Governments and There are currently 14 mem- tors, use Sens. with political party Activities. The proper second refer- ber institutions of the SEC. The and state offset by commas: Sens. ence is the committee, unless the sto- conference is divided into two geo- Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Roy ry talks about multiple committees. graphic divisions: the Eastern Divi- Blunt, R-Mo., disagreed on the issue. In that case, or if used in a headline, sion and the Western Division. Verify U.S. Senate members use SOGA. The Eastern Division has with the state Blue Book or at www. seven members: Florida, Georgia, senate.gov. sororities Refer to all Greek orga- Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, nizations as chapters, not “houses.” Tennessee and Vanderbilt. sexual-orientation clause The MU has 15 PHA sororities: The Western Division has sexual-orientation clause is just that Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, seven members: Alabama, Arkan- — a clause. It can be included in a Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta sas, Auburn, Louisiana State, Mis- statement or policy. Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi sissippi, Mississippi State and Texas Following the UM System Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa A&M. Board of Curators’ previous deci- Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi In articles not in the Sports sion not to include the clause in the Beta Phi, Phi Mu, Sigma Sigma Sig- section, use the full name of these system’s non-discrimination policy, ma and Zeta Tau Alpha. institutions: Another awesome col- 1998-99 MSA President Todd Ken- Sigma Kappa rechartered a colony lege town is Athens, Ga., which is nedy asked each school, college and in fall 2012. home to the University of Georgia. department at MU to pass its own MU has three NPHC so- statement of non-discrimination rorities: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Southwest Missouri State Univer- sity Does not exist. See Missouri Stephens Lake The lake inside Ste- It formerly was sponsored in part by State University. phens Lake Park. It is 11 acres and The Maneater. has an unguarded swimming beach. The phone number is 442- Speakers Circle Not “Speaker’s 9672, or 44-BY-MSA. Circle.” The speakers use the circle Stephens Lake Park Located at — they do not own it. 2001 E. Broadway. The park is 116 Student Affairs Capitalize when acres and has trails, playgrounds, referring to the Department of Stu- spokesperson Do not use. Instead, an amphitheater and a swimming dent Affairs. use spokesman or spokeswoman. beach, among other features. Use spokesman or spokeswoman Student Organization Allocation rather than “public affairs director,” Stotler Lounge The lounge/ball- Committee SOAC is acceptable in “public information officer,” “direc- room area located on the first floor headlines. The committee is prefer- tor of information specialties,” etc. of Memorial Union North. able on second reference. for all public relations people. streets Capitalize when referring Student Recreation Complex, Springfield, Mo. Third-largest city to one street. When referring to two MizzouRec Use MU Student Rec- in Missouri. Springfield is located streets, use the lowercase form: lo- reation Complex on first reference. in Greene County in the southwest- cated at Eighth and Cherry streets. MizzouRec is acceptable on second ern part of the state. Always refer Write out Tenth Street. This reference and in headlines. It may to it as Springfield, Mo. on first ref- is an exception to AP style. be referred to as the rec complex or erence and in datelines because of Broadway does not take a recreation complex on subsequent the abundance of U.S. cities named street ending. references, so long as it will not be “Springfield.” Check the phone book or confused with the city’s Activity and the Web for style when street names Recreation Center. Sr., Jr. Abbreviate only with full are used in proper names of other Use rec center only in quota- names: Joe Doaks Jr. things, and watch out for inconsis- tions. Do not put a comma be- tencies. tween a last name and the Jr. or Sr. Student Success Center Always designation. Strickland Hall Do not use “Gen- use the full name, even in headlines eral Classroom Building.” and leads. On second reference, it is State Historical Society of Mis- The General Classroomthe center, not “the SSC” — ever. It souri Located in Ellis Library. State Building was renamed “Avarh E. opened in June 2001 and houses the Historical Society may be used when Strickland Hall” in October 2007. Learning Center, the Career Center, it will not be confused with the Mis- This met one item on the Legion of Academic Retention Services and souri Historical Society in St. Louis. Black Collegians List of Demands, seven academic advisers. which asked Chancellor Brady De- statements of non-discrimination aton to name a building on cam- Supreme Court See Missouri Su- In October 2003, the UM System pus after a prominent black figure. preme Court. Board of Curators included sexual The only other building on campus orientation in the system’s non-dis- named after a black person is the sustainability office Note the low- crimination policy. Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Cen- ercase title. ter, which is named after two. Stephens College A private school SustainaRep A student employ- governed by the Stephens College STRIPES Use on all references for ee of the sustainability office who board of trustees. Dianne Lynch is Supportive Tigers Riding in Pursuit works directly with students to im- the president of the college. Former- of Ensuring Safety. Run by the MSA prove communication and environ- ly an all-female college, Stephens Department of Student Services, mental efforts toward sustainability now enrolls a handful of male stu- this program provides free rides within various campus groups. dents. home to students from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. symbols %: Always write out. Al- ways use numerals with the word KNLJ/Channel 25 (Christian Tele- Tigers Credit Union Formerly “percent”: She said 7 percent of the vision Network, Jefferson City); called the Missouri Student Federal students were ill. KQFX/Channel 38 (Fox, Jefferson Credit Union. Employed by MU &: Always write out “and” City). students, It provides banking and unless the ampersand is an actual financial services for MU, Stephens part of a company’s formal name. Tenth Street When referring to College and Columbia College stu- Exception: R&B music. this street in Columbia, spell out the dents. Its main office is located on $: Always use the symbol name of the street. This is an excep- the first floor of Memorial Union rather than the word with any ac- tion to AP style because Columbia North, and ATMs are located in Me- tual figure; put the symbol before has only 10 numbered streets. Tenth morial Union and the MU Student the figure. Write out “dollar” when Street would be the odd man out if it Center. appropriate: The internship paid $42 were a numeral. million per month, but she only had a time When times are both in the dollar bill in her pocket. theatre department Note the low- same half of the day, use “a.m.” or ercase name of MU’s theatre depart- “p.m.” only once: The event was from ment. It is capitalized when referred 2 to 4 p.m. but was planned from 10 to as the University of Missouri De- a.m. to 2 p.m. the previous day. T partment of Theatre. time, date, place Use this order at taglines See bylines. Tiger’s Lair The official student all times: I used to study at 3 p.m. cheering section for MU football. Thursdays at Osama’s, a fine eatery Tap Day An annual event in which that has now been replaced by Lion’s selective honors organizations on Tiger Spot This mosaic of a tiger Choice. campus initiate new members. They head used to be just north of Ellis parade in front of the Columns and Library on Lowry Mall. It was de- titles Capitalize official titles before officially “tap” the new members. signed by local artist Paul Jackson a person’s name. The six societies are LSV, and has been “unveiled” several If the title has five or fewer Mortar Board, Mystical Seven, times since summer 2001. words, place it before the name and Omicron Delta Kappa, QEBH and Chancellor Brady Deaton capitalize all relevant parts: ”I love the Rollins Society. ordered the spot to be removed Mizzou,” MSA President Stu Dent from Lowry Mall in July 2006. It said. “I hate Mizzou,” said Jane Man- teaching assistant Use TA on sec- was covered with a tarp until it was sfield, vice president of the Missouri ond reference only. Plural is TAs. removed in summer 2012. Students Association. Do not capitalize titles that Tea Party Contrary to AP style’s Tiger Town A proposed tailgate follow a person’s name. Professor is “t e a p ar t y.” area before SEC home football never capitalized. games in downtown Columbia. Interim and former should teenager Not “teen-ager.” Three businessmen proposed the always be lowercase, even before the idea in spring 2012. The tailgate rest of the title and a name: interim television stations On first refer- area was originally planned to debut President Mel George, former Presi- ence, list the call letters and station in the Tigers’ first SEC season, but dent George Russell. channel: KOMU/Channel 8. in summer 2012, the developers an- President and Vice President Area television stations: nounced it would not be held dur- are always capitalized when used KMOS/Channel 6 (PBS, Sedalia); ing the fall 2012 football season. before a name. KOMU/Channel 8 (NBC, Colum- Note Tiger Town is two In the Outlook section, bia); KZOU-LP/Channel 11 (My words. MU students, professors, colleges, ZOU, Columbia); KRCG/Channel schools and departments must be 13 (CBS, Jefferson City); KMIZ/ Tigers Capitalize when referring to identified as “MU” when it might be Channel 17 (ABC, Columbia); the sports team or a group of MU confused with other colleges: MU MUTV/Channel 23 (Columbia); students. junior Sally Smith, MU School of Journalism. the MU Student Center, this book- The system consists of four See attribution, former, store is owned by MU. Its website campuses: Columbia (MU), St. Lou- gender terms and interim for more is www.mubookstore.com. Mizzou is (UMSL), Rolla (Missouri S&T) information. Connection, the bookstore’s St. Lou- and Kansas City (UMKC). is satellite, opened in Creve Coeur Always shorten MU to its today Use today only when refer- in July 2001. acronym form; for the other cam- ring to events that occur the day of puses, use the form UM-St. Louis the newspaper’s publication. Never University Hall Located off Car- (using a hyphen, not an em dash) on use “yesterday” or “tomorrow.” Use rie Francke Drive in Columbia, this first reference, and use the acronym the day of the week to reference any building houses most UM System UMSL on second reference. day within a week of the publication administrative offices. The curators For the Rolla campus, use day. often meet here. Missouri University of Science and Technology on first reference. toward Never use “towards.” University Hospital and Clinics To MU, the flagship school, be used when referring to the uni- should never be referred to as “Miz- Truman State University Former- versity hospital system. z ou .” ly Northeast Missouri State Univer- However, use University On second reference, uni- sity, it is a four-year state university Hospital when first referring only versity system and four-campus sys- located in Kirksville. to the hospital. Do not use “the” in tem are acceptable references, but constructions with “University Hos- do not use “university-wide system.” TV Acceptable on all references for pital”: Michael’s head was fixed by The president of the Univer- television as a noun or an adjective. doctors at University Hospital. sity of Missouri system is the chief administrative officer of the four- University of Missouri Press Use campus system. the UM Press or the press on second UM System presidents: U reference. The UM Press was estab- Manuel Pacheco (appointed Aug. lished by the UM System in 1958. 1997, resigned Dec. 2002); Elson UM Use only as an adjective. See It has published more than 2,000 Floyd (appointed Nov. 2002, re- University of Missouri System for books in the past 54 years. UM signed April 2007); Gary Forsee more information. System President Tim Wolfe an- (appointed Feb. 2008, resigned Jan. nounced in May 2012 that the press 2011); Steve Owens (interim — ap- UMC Do not use. Use MU with no would shut down in fiscal year 2013 pointed Jan. 2011, resigned Dec. periods. because of its growing deficit. In 2011); Timothy Wolfe (appointed July, MU officials announced plans Dec. 2011). universities When referring to for a new, “re-imagined” version of Each of the four campuses is those other than MU, spell out the the press, centered on online pub- directed by a chancellor. name of the university on first ref- lishing. The new model would be MU chancellors: Charles erence and then use abbreviations run through the College of Arts and Kiesler (Nov. 1992 to July 1996); or nicknames on subsequent refer- Science. On Aug. 28, 2012, the UM Richard Wallace (Aug. 1997 to Sept. ences. See Schools and Nicknames System announced that the original 2004); Brady Deaton (interim Sept. in the sports section of this book for press model would remain intact to Oct. 2004, Oct. 2004 — present). more information. and transferred responsibility of the See colleges and schools for press to MU. The system formed more information. university Do not capitalize when a UM Press Advisory Committee, used alone: She teaches at the univer- which will include faculty members UM System Board of Curators sity. from all four UM System campuses. Governing body of the UM System. Do not use “university” if Capitalize when it stands alone. Al- you mean MU. University of Missouri System Use ways use the full name on first ref- UM System on all references. Never erence, though Curators is OK in University Bookstore Located in use “UM” on its own as a noun. headlines. On second reference, use the vice chancellor Capitalize before site of the Churchill Memorial and board or the curators. a name. Note vice chancellor is not the Berlin Wall Monument. Before a name, capitalize hyphenated. “curator” but not “board member.” At MU, the vice chancel- William Woods University Pre- Remember, the Board of Cu- lors are “for” a department: Vice viously an all-women’s four-year rators and the board are singular, but Chancellor for Student Affairs Cathy private university in Fulton, it now the curators is plural. Scroggs. enrolls men, too. The student representa- tive to the Board of Curators is just Winston Churchill Memorial and that — a representative. This person Library Located at Westminster does not vote and is not a curator. W College in Fulton. Student curator is OK in headlines and leads, but the full title should Wal-Mart/Walmart Only hyphen- Wolfe, Timothy The current UM appear somewhere in the article. ate when referring to the corpora- System president. Wolfe began his tion (Wal-Mart Stores Inc.). Individ- term in December 2011, taking the University Place Apartment build- ual stores are written as Walmart or place of interim President Steve ing located at 1205 University Ave. Walmart Supercenter. Owens. Not to be confused with Univer- sity Hall. Formerly owned by the wards Capitalize and spell out the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Department of Residential Life, it number when referring to the Co- Opened in September 2010. It is the is now an independent apartment lumbia City Council: First Ward, only hospital in mid-Missouri that complex. Fifth Ward. caters specifically to women and This is an exception to AP children. Part of MU Health Care. U-Wire A wire service to which a style. number of collegiate student news- There are six wards in Co- women’s and gender studies de- papers, including The Maneater, lumbia, with one representative partment Note the lowercase let- subscribe. from each. ters, like all other university depart- In bylines, use this format: See also Columbia City ments. author’s name, return, publication, Council. Not “women’s studies,” (U-Wire). which would imply studies for wom- Letters to the editor that are Web Always capitalize Web when en, rather than the study of women, pulled from U-Wire should simply referring to the World Wide Web: their lives and their experiences. contain the publication name fol- Web page. An academic department in lowed by U-Wire in parentheses. See World Wide Web. the College of Arts and Science.

University YMCA The University Webmail Use when referring to the World Wide Web Avoid. Use the YMCA and YWCA are combined student email service. Web or the Internet. Always check and referred to in this manner. the URL (address) in stories. website Note Web and related terms URLs should be written in like Web page are still capitalized. the format of yahoo.com, unless “www” is required for the site to V West Boulevard Do not abbreviate work. Do not include “http://.” the “West” in “West Boulevard,” as it VERIP The full name, to be used is part of the street name and not a Wrench Auditorium An auditori- on first reference, is the Voluntary directional designation. um located in Memorial Union. Full Early Retirement Incentive Program. name is Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Never use VERIP except in Westminster College Previously but in general, use Wrench Audito- headlines. Instead, use the program an all-men’s school, this four-year rium to avoid confusion with Jesse or the retirement program. college located in Fulton has admit- Auditorium in Jesse Hall. ted women since 1979. It is also the Y

YouTube No “.com” necessary, be- cause everyone knows what it is. Z

Zou Crew The official student cheering section for men’s basket- ball games. Zou Crew is a univer- sity-organized group on campus. Membership is assigned through an application process. CUTLINESBecause knowing what’s going on in photographs is important.

Cutlines should be more than one sentence.

The first sentence should be written in present tense. The second sentence is usually written in past tense and should add information not in the photo: MU junior Bob Brown passes the ball during Friday’s game against Ne- braska. The Tigers won the game 89-87.

Cutlines should add to the picture, not state the obvious. Wrong: President Clinton speaks to students at a meeting. Right: President Clinton addresses the perils of jaywalking at Friday’s lecture. Clinton addressed more than 100 students in Jesse Hall.

Cutlines should be accurate. Cutline proofs are printed with the picture for a reason — look at the picture and make sure the action is accurately reflected in the cutline. In sports pictures, passes can look like receptions and swings can look like misses. Be careful.

Check all names, titles and ages. As in any article, all information should be checked for accuracy. If there is an article running with the picture, pull up the latest version and check to make sure the information matches up.

Warning: If there is a discrepancy between the article and the picture, do not assume the reporter is correct. Try to verify the information yourself first, then call both the photographer and the reporter to have them check their notes.

Don’t be afraid to call. If you are unsure of a name or fact, call the photographer or the assigning editor. If you want to verify something about a business or person and it is relatively early, call the business or person.

If information is wrong, a source would rather be called late than not at all.

Above all, remember that photographs can libel just as easily as articles, if not more so: A picture of Lisa smoking a cigarette with a cutline that reads, “MU junior Lisa Libel smokes a cigarette. Chain smokers have few friends and usually smoke marijuana, a new study suggests,” could be libelous if Lisa only smokes three cigarettes a day. Look closely, be accurate and be fair.

Don’t be afraid to raise questions, and always edit cutlines just as carefully as articles. M CRIMEBecause we don’t want to give a criminal another crime for which to be charged. addresses Use exact addresses for suspects who have been arrested. Those addresses, as well as name spellings, must be verified. Use only the block number for the scene of a crime: The robbery took place in the 400 block of Ninth Street. When referring to a business or other public place, such as Walmart, list the exact address. altering/tampering/misrepresenting a driver’s license Use altering ID in all cases to be uniform. arrested on suspicion of Never use “arrested for” — it implies the suspect committed the crime. Use arrested on suspicion of or arrested and charged with. attributions Use excessively. Any statement gathered from police that cannot be independently verified should be attributed to the source. Remember: police say but reports state. If you are going to state what police think or said about a suspect, put the attribution first. Wrong: Smith robbed the store with a spear gun, police say. Right: Police said Smith used a flame thrower to ...

Crime Stoppers Two words. When referring to Crime Stoppers, never write: “Anyone with information should call …” We can’t tell people what they should do. Instead, say they can call. robbery People are robbed; houses are burglarized. suicide Do not report suicide as the cause of death, even in obituaries, unless it is a public official or the suicide occurred in a public place or anywhere on campus.

M SPORTSBecause unless you were voted “Most Athletic” in high school, the terminology can get confusing. For even more terminology, consult the AP Stylebook’s exhaustive sports section.

Alden, Mike MU’s athletic direc- coach Do not capitalize, even be- Missouri, along with Texas A&M, tor. fore names. Do not use “head coach” left the Big 12 for the SEC on July — ever. 1, 2012. All-American But all-SEC. There are currently 14 mem- Haith, Frank MU’s basketball ber institutions of the SEC. The athletic department Note it is sin- coach as of 2011. Succeeded Mike conference is divided into two geo- gular. Anderson, who left MU to coach at graphic divisions: the Eastern Divi- Arkansas. sion and the Western Division. Big 12 Conference Not “Big The Eastern Division has Twelve.” Missouri’s former athletic midfielder One word in soccer. seven members: Florida, Georgia, conference. Baylor, Texas, Texas But left fielder in baseball. Kentucky, Missouri, South Carolina, Tech and Texas A&M joined the Big Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Eight in 1995. Colorado, Missouri, Pinkel, Gary MU’s football coach The Western Division has Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, since 2001. seven members: Alabama, Arkan- Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Ne- sas, Auburn, Louisiana State, Mis- braska were the original eight mem- schools Use the name of the school sissippi, Mississippi State and Texas bers. in stories. Never use the school’s A&M. During summer 2010, Ne- abbreviation except for MU. Team braska departed for the Big Ten and nicknames are acceptable on sec- sports teams Sports teams take Colorado left for the then Pac-10. ond reference if the school’s name is plural verbs: The Tigers play the On July 1, 2012, Missouri and Texas used on first reference. Wildcats on Saturday. A&M officially left the Big 12 Con- Nicknames are acceptable in School names take singular ference for the Southeastern Con- headlines and leads if they’re well- verbs: Missouri plays Kentucky on ference. See Southeastern Confer- known and unique to their particu- Saturday. ence for more information. lar school. In this case, the school’s Check the AP Stylebook’s Texas Christian University full name should be used on second sports section for more details. and West Virginia began compet- reference: The Kansas State Wildcats ing in the Big 12 in the 2012-13 aca- played MU for the championship. tailback, quarterback, etc. Any- demic year. Kansas State played well in the first thing ending in “-back” is not hy- Current members: Baylor, half, but by the fourth quarter the phenated. Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Wildcats had lost their growl. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, yards Yardage is expressed in nu- TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia. Southeastern Conference SEC merals: 8-yard gain, 7 yards. is acceptable on second reference. But fourth and two. M MOVE /A&E Because they always just have to be different.

M abbreviations Use sparingly. should not be used as a source when artist/band names Always check In addresses, street, avenue it can be avoided. to see whether a band capitalizes and boulevard are abbreviated only Use according to “The” in its name. If so, be sure to when a street number is given: Bob [organization]’s Facebook page or capitalize the “T” in “The.” lives at 123 Maple St., but Amy lives says in a tweet when using a social Band names should always on Pine Street. networking websites as a source. be checked for accuracy by the re- In general, abbreviations of Facebook, Twitter and other social porter. To confirm the band’s name, one or two letters take periods: 600 networking websites should not be check its website. If the artist does B.C., U.N., a.m., p.m. Exceptions to used as sources when reporters can not have one, check allmusic.com this rule include AM, FM, 35mm avoid it. and/or comomusic.com. camera, AP Stylebook, IQ and TV. The order of attribution Abbreviations of three or is “[Quote],” [title] [person] says: bands The band is singular, but the more letters do not take periods “Quote,” Chancellor Brady Deaton Barenaked Ladies are plural. unless they would otherwise spell says. Use common sense. You out an unrelated word: FBI, YMCA, For titles of more than five wouldn’t say “The Tigers is going to c.o.d. words, use the order “[Quote],” says win” any more than you would say Don’t use acronyms at all [person], [title]: “Quote, too,” says “The Pogues stinks.” unless they’re obvious from the first John Robert, frontman for Someone reference to the organization or Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin. Black$mith The R&B project object. If an acronym is easily dis- MU students can be con- of former Das Karnival producer cernible from the name of the or- fused with Stephens College or Co- Chase Thompson. ganization, refer to the organization lumbia College students, so make without any additional acronym or sure writers differentiate between The Blue Note Note the uppercase other information in parentheses: them. “T.” Located at 17 N. Ninth St., its The Residence Halls Association is If a vital source cannot be telephone number is 573-874-1944. responsible for dividing funds among reached for comment, simply say Richard King is the owner. the residence halls on campus. Every that: Joe Smith could not be reached year, RHA is responsible ... for comment. The Blue Fugue Note the upper- Avoid alphabet soup. Use In some pieces, we want to case “T.” Formerly called The Music terms such as the group, the organi- emphasize we tried desperately to Cafe until 2005. Located at 120 S. zation or the association whenever get “the other side of the story” or Ninth St., its telephone number is possible. hear from a vital source. In those 573-815-9995. Scott Meiner is the Exceptions: In direct quotes very rare cases, it may be appropri- manager. do not spell out an acronym if the ate to write: Joe Smith did not return speaker did not say it. Also, AIE- several phone calls regarding ... Bockman (formerly Bockman’s SEC and STRIPES should never be See titles for more informa- Euphio) Note the spelling of bass- spelled out. tion. ist/singer Wil Reeves. The members of Bockman are also in Joe Stickley’s attribution Use the present tense in album titles Albums should be Blue Print with singer Joe Stickley MOVE stories: The lead singer says... italicized. Always capitalize accord- and the accompanying band for lo- Always use says with quotes ing to proper title rules, even when cal rap act Thieves Guild. or paraphrases — never “giggles,” the title is lowercase — it helps pre- “laughs,” “moans” or “sighs.” People vent reader confusion. bylines When writing MOVE by- don’t giggle statements, no matter Always reference the album lines, place the reporter’s name at how hard they try. However, asks cover for correct spellings. If the al- the end of the article. (MOVE uses and other such terms, when used bum cover is not available, check the that slash ( | ) in between the writer’s sparingly, are appropriate. MOVE artist’s website. If the artist does not name and designation, which are has some room for creativity. have one, check allmusic.com and/ both on one line.) All letters should Use says in an email for all in- or comomusic.com. be lowercase. formation quoted in emails. Emails Writer’s designations: re- porter, staff writer (after five -sto phone number is 573-441-0400. The tion should be checked for accuracy. ries have been published, a reporter owner is Eli Gay and the manager is If there is an article running with becomes a staff writer on the sixth Marlene Stevens. the picture, pull up the latest version published byline), senior staff writer and check to make sure the infor- (after two semesters as a staff writ- CD Use on all references to “com- mation matches. er), associate editor (if writing for a pact disc.” Warning: If there is a dis- different section from the one he or crepancy between the article and the she edits), Arts and Entertainment Chump Change Inside Columbia picture, do not assume the reporter editor (not used in MOVE), MOVE Magazine’s Best Local Band of 2007. is correct. Try to verify the informa- editor. tion yourself first, then call both the When writing bylines for Corner Playhouse Located at Uni- photographer and reporter to have Arts & Entertainment, significant versity Avenue and Hitt Street, the them check their notes. words in designations should be playhouse is used for smaller-scale Don’t be afraid to call. If you capitalized. If a reporter writes his/ productions through the theatre de- are unsure of a name or fact, call the her fifth and sixth story for the same partment. It seats no more than 125 photographer or the assigning edi- issue, staff writer is used for both by- people. tor. If you want to verify something lines for consistency. about a business or person and it is If the production manager, cutlines Cutlines should be more relatively early, call the business or graphics assistant, multimedia edi- than one sentence. person. tor, online development editor or The first sentence should be If information is wrong, a photo editor writes a story, he or she written in present tense: MU junior source would rather be called late is designated associate editor unless Bob Brown passes the ball down the than not at all. it involves those respective areas. court. Above all, remember that If someone who is not a The second sentence is usu- photographs can libel just as easily current MU student writes a story, ally written in past tense and should as articles, if not more so. A picture special to MOVE is the appropriate add information not in the photo. of Lisa smoking a cigarette with a designation. Album covers do not have cutline that reads, “MU junior Lisa If two writers worked on a cutlines. Libel smokes a cigarette. Chain story together to a fairly equal de- Only one caption of two to smokers have few friends and usu- gree, use this order: [writers’ names] three sentences is necessary for pho- ally smoke marijuana, a new study | of the MOVE staff. Always put the to spreads. suggests,” could be libelous if Lisa names in alphabetical order. Cutlines should add to the only smokes three cigarettes a day. Avoid bylines of more than picture, not state the obvious. This is Look closely, be accurate and be fair. two people, but three people is the of particular importance in MOVE. Don’t be afraid to raise ques- cap. Wrong: On Saturday, Big tions or send cutlines back to the If one reporter contrib- City Rock was one of two bands that photo editor, and always edit cut- uted to a story but not sufficiently opened for Everclear. lines just as carefully as articles. enough to call for a double byline, Right: Big City Rock’s Frank the phrase, the following in italics Staniszewski and Nate Bott open for dates Never abbreviate days of the should end the article: Joe Schmoe Everclear on Saturday at The Blue week. Don’t abbreviate a month un- contributed to this report. Note. The band’s performance result- less it has a date with it: November If several reporters contrib- ed in a standing ovation. 1994; Nov. 1, 1994; Tuesday, Dec. 12, uted to a story, the following in ital- Cutlines should be accurate. 1996. ics should end the article: The fol- Cutline proofs are printed with the The five months spelled with lowing staff writers contributed to picture for a reason: Look at the pic- five or fewer letters are never abbre- this article: [names of reporters]. ture and make sure the action is ac- viated: March, April, May, June, July. curately reflected in the cutline. Be Always use a comma after Café Berlin Located at 21 N. Provi- careful. the year in a sentence. Never sepa- dence Road on the corner of Provi- Check all names, titles and rate a month and a year with a com- dence Road and Walnut Street. The ages. As in any article, all informa- ma; however, if there is a month- day-year construction, use a comma rum Boulevard. the plug. In spring 2004, the gen- to separate the day and year. eral manager briefly pulled the DJs Fourth of July is written out. The Foundry Field Recordings off the air in order to refamiliarize Always use the time-date- Formerly called Billy Schuh and The them with FCC regulations. place sequence: The Tigers will have Foundry. See radio stations for more their first public practice at 4 p.m. information. Nov. 1, 1998, at the Hearnes Center. hip-hop Note the hyphen. See Christmas and months for Kingdom Flying Club The now- more information. Hollywood Stadium 14 Located at defunct Columbia band with last- 2800 Goodwin Pointe Drive. ing relevance with members Jarrett decades Do not place an apostro- Crader, Seth Ashley (also of Ellie phe between the numeric year and I’mma Note the apostrophe and Come Home), Nate Kesterson and the “s”: 1960s. the double “m.” The spelling was Matt O’Neill. When using a shortened decided in a late-night newsroom version of a decade, place an apos- debate during the Spring 2012 se- KWWC/90.5 FM The Stephens trophe before the decade: ’60s. mester. College radio station. disc jockey Spell out on first refer- indie rock Note the lack of a hy- Macklanburg Playhouse On the ence; use DJ on second reference. phen when this word is used as a Stephens College campus, the play- noun. Other common genres do not house has been used by MU’s de- The Doxies The singer and bassist need a hyphen. If the genre is un- partment of performing arts. It is of this band are brothers Brent and common or created by the writer or located next to the Warehouse The- Brian Maness. Their current drum- editor, be sure to use a hyphen. ater. mer, John Gilbreth (JG), is one of Be sure to hyphenate it when the lyricists for the 40 Thieves. it is modifying a noun. Mahjongg This seminal Columbia band is no longer Chicago-based. Eastside Tavern Located at 1016 E. IndyGround Entertainment A lo- Broadway. Its phone number is 573- cal hip-hop record label. MegaZilla This former Columbia 256-1500. metal act is now based in Austin, Big Pants, the bouncer, is fa- Jesse Auditorium Never called Texas. Its members are Corey Cot- mous at Eastside. Pants also books “University Auditorium.” Located in trell and Joey Hook. Hook’s broth- the music and bartends Tuesdays. Jesse Hall, Jesse Auditorium is not to er, Benjamin, is a member of The Sal is the owner. be confused with Jesse Wrench Audi- Foundry Field Recordings. More information can be torium, which is located in Memo- found online at www.eastsidetavern. rial Union. Mojo’s Note the apostrophe. Lo- com. cated at 1013 Park Ave., Mojo’s is John Henry & The Engine Note: owned by Richard King, who also Ellie Come Home This band is John Henry also performs as a solo owns The Blue Note. The telephone the now-defunct project of Colum- act. Be sure to confirm who is per- number is 573-875-5088. bia music sage Seth Ashley. String forming. players from Ellie Come Home oc- Ninth Street Not “9th Street.” casionally play live sets with The KCOU/88.1 FM The student-run Foundry Field Recordings. alternative radio station, which is 9th Street Video Note the use of owned by the Missouri Students the numeral “9.” emcee Be sure to use emcee when Association after years in the pos- using this word as a verb. When us- session of the Residence Halls As- Paradise Vending The former ing the word as a stage name for an sociation. The station has had some band of producer Barry Hibdon, artist, always use MC. trouble with the Federal Commu- who has gone on to become one of nications Commission in the past, the foremost local music producers. Forum 8 Cinemas Located on Fo- and RHA occasionally has pulled Penny Marvel This group is the is 573-882-2021. Warhammer 48K Note the drum- solo project of Bockman bassist/ mer’s name is Cooper Crain, not singer Wil Reeves. rock ’n’ roll Note the apostrophes “Cooper Crane.” on both sides of the “n.” R&B Use on all references to rhythm Witch’s Hat Note the placement of and blues. Never use “R-and-B” — it Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ Note the the apostrophe. is an abomination. direction of the apostrophes de- pending on the font. Also note the radio stations On first reference, capital “N.” Roots ’N’ Blues is ac- list the call letters and station fre- ceptable on second reference and in quency in this manner: KCOU/88.1 headlines. FM. On second reference, simply says Use says, not “said,” when at- use the call letters. tributing sources in MOVE stories. Area AM stations: KFAL/900 AM (Fulton), KWOS/950 AM (Jef- Sapphire Lounge Do not capital- ferson City), KWRT/1370 AM ize the “t” in the Sapphire Lounge. (Boonville), KFRU/1400 AM (Co- Located at 1201B E. Broadway. Its lumbia), KTGR/1580 AM (Colum- telephone number is 573-815-7550. bia). Area FM stations: Shattered Located at 514 E. Broad- KCOU/88.1 FM (Columbia), way. Its telephone number is 573- KJLU/88.9 FM (Jefferson City), 874-0650. KOPN/89.5 FM (Columbia), KCMV/89.9 FM (High Point), Shirrelle C. Limes and the Lemons KWWC/90.5 FM (Colum- Shannon Diaz’s performance name. bia), KBIA/91.3 FM (Colum- Although she is sometimes joined bia), KMFC/92.1 FM (Centralia), by other musicians, the name typi- KJWK/93.1 (Boonville), KSSZ/93.9 cally refers to only her. FM (Fayette), KATI/94.3 (Cali- fornia, Mo.), KWWR/95.7 FM Slippy LaRue Note the capital “R.” (Mexico, Mo.), KCMQ/96.7 FM Slippy LaRue broke up in May 2011 (Columbia), KCLR/99.3 FM because bassist Brandon Sanborn (Boonville), KBBM/100.1 FM (Co- moved to Los Angeles. lumbia), KPLA/101.5 FM (Co- lumbia), KBXR/102.3 FM (Colum- Someone Still Loves You Boris bia), KRES/104.7 FM (Moberly), Yeltsin SSLYBY is acceptable after KZZT/105.5 FM (Moberly), the first reference. KOQL/106.1 FM (Ashland), KTXY/106.9 FM (Jefferson City), Tenth Street Not “10th Street.” This KLJE/107.9 FM (Columbia). is an exception to AP style.

Ragtag Cinema Located at 23 N. titles Magazine and newspaper Tenth St., this establishment is a titles should be in italics in MOVE. combination eatery and movie the- Always place song titles in ater. For more information, visit its quotation marks unless they are in website at ragtagfilm.com. a cutline or headline, in which case they should be in single quotes. Rhynsburger Theatre Located in Place movie titles in quota- the Fine Arts Building. Its number tion marks.