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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

City considers options to fund downtown infrastructure repairs

Maggie Stanwood March 12, 2014

The City of Columbia is considering methods of financing downtown infrastructure improvements but has no firm plan yet. Tony St. Romaine, assistant city manager, said the city was considering several...

The Reel Reflections: Every dog has its day, mostly

Claudia Guthrie March 12, 2014

After making his television debut in the 1960s, hyperintelligent hound dog Mr. Peabody is back with puns, witticisms and smarts to educate and entertain in DreamWorks’ newest 3-D animated feature “Mr....

Q-and-A with Travis Clark of We The Kings

Q-and-A with Travis Clark of We The Kings

Crystal Duan March 12, 2014

They got us through middle school, when asking your Juliet to “check yes” was cool. They helped us in the angsty high school days when you’d scream that your crush had “no clue what you do to me.” Basically...

Black Culture Center’s Life Music Series returns Friday

Black Culture Center’s Life Music Series returns Friday

Patrick McKenna March 12, 2014

Even with the amount of fantastic live music Columbia offers, there aren’t a ton of opportunities for relaxed, sit-down performances on campus. Luckily enough, however, the Life Music Series, sponsored...

People of Columbia

MacKenzie Reagan, Daniela Vidal March 12, 2014

**Victoria Mechler** _Dancing the night away, for a good cause_ Victoria Mechler, director of public relations for Mizzou Dance Marathon, has found a way to use her passion for dance to benefit children...

Downtown Declassified: The (Inevitable) Coffee Column

MacKenzie Reagan March 12, 2014

Don’t act like you didn’t see this coming. Yes, ladies and gentleman, this is it: the coffee column. If you’ve read my column, or know me in real life (or if you follow me on social media or just...

Seasonal Clothing Swap brings eco-friendly ideas and new wardrobe for students

Briana Saunders March 12, 2014

With spring just around the corner, many of us need to shop for a new spring/summer wardrobe. But living on a college-student budget can leave one questioning if that $15 fedora or $30 blouse is really...

Dance Marathon breaks fundraising record

Dance Marathon breaks fundraising record

Crystal Duan March 11, 2014

A crowd gathered at the MU Student Recreation Complex to exercise in a more unconventional manner — dancing or standing for 13.1 hours while donning tutus, glittery leggings, neon shorts, colorful sweatbands...

MU 2020 strategic plans focus on study abroad

Lakshna Mehta March 11, 2014

MU hopes to see more students studying abroad in years to come. According to MU, 23 percent of current undergraduates have participated in a study abroad program. But MU wants to see the number rise...

Alarm tests mark Severe Weather Awareness Week

Jackie Olson March 11, 2014

It’s no secret that MU tested its alarm systems March 4. Even if some students and staff couldn’t hear the outdoor warning sirens, the lecture hall beacons, text and phone messages, emails, desktop...

‘Black Women Rock!’ honors community service and leadership

Jessica Karins March 10, 2014

At the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month, the Black Women Rock! awards celebrated black women’s accomplishments in the community. In 2010, MU graduate Dreana Johnson...

Chaffin, Wiggins elected RHA president, vice president

Chaffin, Wiggins elected RHA president, vice president

Fan Feng March 9, 2014

Freshmen Steven Chaffin and Brooke Wiggins were announced as Residence Halls Association president and vice president Friday night, winning with 58 percent of the vote. Chaffin and Wiggins won against...