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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Tax cut clears Statehouse

Joe Clougher April 23, 2014

$620 million. It’s a number that to Gov. Jay Nixon is cause for alarm and a veto, as it’s the eventual yearly cost of a proposed tax cut that cleared the General Assembly last week. The proposal,...

Q-and-A with Matt Frazier of Local Natives

Q-and-A with Matt Frazier of Local Natives

Natalia Alamdari April 23, 2014

With its driving rhythms and harmonious wails, LA-based band Local Natives has taken strides in the music world since the release of its 2010 album, _Gorilla Manor._ The band’s sophomore album, _Hummingbird_,...

2014 Greek Week wraps up with awards

2014 Greek Week wraps up with awards

Stephen Daw April 23, 2014

Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delta Sigma Phi and Beta Sigma Psi were announced as this year’s overall Greek Week winners outside Jesse Hall Monday evening. The pairing won the categories of “overall fling”...

Think Outside the Boom Box: The concerts of my freshman year

Patrick McKenna April 22, 2014

For any music fanatic like myself, the only thing that beats the headphones experience is the experience of seeing and hearing what you love most right in front of your face. That may be a long-winded...

MU Theatre tells tale of collegiate conflict during Vietnam era

Patrick McKenna April 22, 2014

It isn’t often that a director’s personal — and sometimes traumatic — memories are visible in the play that they’re leading. For MU theater students, most of the stories portrayed by student...

People of Columbia

MacKenzie Reagan, Daniela Vidal April 22, 2014

**Lynn Fair** _Helping others relieve stress_ Lynn Fair stood outside, waiting for Makes Scents to open so she could create a scent that would help her yoga class "remember to breathe." A retired nurse...

Summer movie previews

Summer movie previews

Claudia Guthrie April 22, 2014

Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes the promise of warm weather, a break from homework overload and a plethora of big summer blockbusters. In anticipation of this summer’s super-hyped...

A Columbia summer bucket list

Renee Schilb April 22, 2014

Anyone who has ever stayed in Columbia over the summer knows the city doesn’t see nearly as much activity as it does during the hustle and bustle of the school year, but that doesn’t mean it has to...

Get in the car and let’s go

Heather Finn April 22, 2014

For when you’re feeling old-fashioned… **Moberly** _Point of interest: B&B Moberly Drive-in_ _Distance from MU Student Center: 39.0 miles_ _How much it will cost you: $7.50_ Nothing screams “1950s”...

A guide to MOVE’s summer picnic picks

Katelyn Lunders April 22, 2014

With summer right around the corner, picnic season is also approaching. And with that comes good weather, good company and, most importantly, good food. But there is another crucial aspect to picnics,...

Six songs to get you through the summer

Six songs to get you through the summer

Stephen Daw April 22, 2014

**“Crystallized” — Young the Giant** Ever imagined that moment when you run out of your last class of the year and throw your papers in the air? Well, Young the Giant made a song just for that occasion,...

Pass the pops

Pass the pops

Heather Finn April 22, 2014

**Materials:** Plastic cups Popsicle sticks **Ingredients:** _For lemon layer..._ 1 1/3 cups plain yogurt 1/4 cup lemon juice 5 tablespoons sugar _For strawberry layer..._ 1 pint strawberries, cored...