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The Maneater

Harold’s takes the cake (doughnut) in CoMo war

Harold’s takes the cake (doughnut) in CoMo war

Bri Considine April 19, 2016

Once upon a long time ago (last year, to be exact), two shops of a similar nature opened in Columbia, and the town’s breakfast game has never been the same since. That winter warmed up with the debut...

Rise and shine: A morning at Harold’s

Rise and shine: A morning at Harold’s

Regina Anderson April 19, 2016

Being awake at 5 a.m. is very similar to being awake at 5 p.m. during the winter. It’s pitch black and you’re not quite sure what you’re doing awake. Luckily, the Harold’s Doughnuts workers are...

Gumby’s tops the ranking of CoMo’s most glorious pies

Gumby’s tops the ranking of CoMo’s most glorious pies

Amanda Battmer April 19, 2016

It’s no secret that Columbia is home to a plethora of widely adored pizza options. From the notorious Shakespeare’s to the laymen’s Domino’s, picking a number to dial when craving a late night...

Columbia’s Candy Factory has something for everyone

Columbia’s Candy Factory has something for everyone

Nat Kaemmerer April 19, 2016

Old-fashioned candy making lives on in downtown Columbia. Since 1974, The Candy Factory has been producing its own candy, including chocolate, caramel and toffee. It’s a family business, owned by Amy...

Sparky’s and Andy’s face off for ice cream supremacy

Sparky’s and Andy’s face off for ice cream supremacy

Katie Rosso April 19, 2016

Here’s the scoop: Ice cream is a creamy, awesome, emotional Band-Aid. I’ve always loved eating mint ice cream after a bad day (or a good day, really; I just like ice cream), especially while I binge-watch...

Let’s taco ‘bout Mexican food in CoMo

Let’s taco ‘bout Mexican food in CoMo

Regina Anderson April 19, 2016

I’ve grown up around Mexican food my whole life. My mom’s family has been passing down recipes for generations. So obviously, I had high expectations going into this food war. Luckily, I wasn’t disappointed. ####La...

Candy crushin’: May Contain Nuts

Candy crushin’: May Contain Nuts

Nat Kaemmerer April 19, 2016

May Contain Nuts, Columbia’s English-style candy shop, is bursting with candy both old-fashioned and modern, from wax bottles and candy cigarettes to chocolate-covered espresso beans and gummy worms. Glass...

Light, fluffy and close to campus: Velvet Cupcake Cafe has it all

Light, fluffy and close to campus: Velvet Cupcake Cafe has it all

Nat Kaemmerer April 19, 2016

Velvet Cupcake Cafe is the perfect dessert destination for on-the-go college students, offering deliciously portable desserts. A sweet treat to grab between classes is just a walk down the street from...

The sugarcoated guide to Columbia’s sweet spots

The sugarcoated guide to Columbia’s sweet spots

Nat Kaemmerer April 19, 2016

In downtown Columbia, everyone can find their own type of sweet treat. Among the dozens of places to grab good food, there are several great sweet shops. Columbia’s downtown area needs variety to keep...

What you missed at last week’s Board of Curators meeting

Taylor Blatchford April 19, 2016

The UM System Board of Curators met at Missouri University of Science and Technology last Thursday and Friday for their final scheduled meeting of the 2015–16 school year. **[Presidential search qualification...

Graduate workers vote in favor of unionization

Graduate workers vote in favor of unionization

Kyra Haas April 19, 2016

Graduate student workers made their support for unionization official Tuesday, with 84 percent voting in favor of authorizing the Coalition of Graduate Workers to represent them in collective bargaining...