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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MU reactor responds to international shortage of medical radioisotopes

Covey Eonyak Son December 4, 2013

The MU Research Reactor Center will adjust its initial plans for maintenance to help mitigate a recent loss to the global supply of radioisotopes. Radioisotopes are essential to the diagnosis and radiotherapy...

The greatest of gifts for the hippest of friends

Marlee Ellison December 3, 2013

Though many hipsters rejoice at the most ironic holiday gifts (think woolen socks or coal), giving them something meaningful is extremely difficult, given that their refined tastes are so very difficult...

Guest column: The Magic Tree returns to Village of Cherry Hill

Guest column: The Magic Tree returns to Village of Cherry Hill

Lauren Puckett December 3, 2013

My name is Lauren, and I am a Who. Yes, you heard me correctly. I’m a Who. I’m one of the Seuss-inspired little people with the bobble-shaped heads who dances around the Christmas tree in “How the...

Hip holiday hits

Marek Makowski December 3, 2013

**“Last Christmas” — Wham!** The best way to start your playlist is to work into it slowly. And the best way to work into it slowly is to close your eyes and surrender yourself to George Michael’s...

From Thor to Katniss: A book giving guide for people who love movies

Ellie Papadakis December 3, 2013

Most of us are glued to our Netflix screens over the holidays, bingeing through movies that we’ve always wanted to see but never quite got around to watching. On the other hand, isn’t the quintessential...

Six tech-tastic gift ideas

Brendan Wray December 3, 2013

A tech-savvy friend can be one of the hardest to find gifts for, considering the price of their wish list, but have no fear. This guide will snag you some gift ideas that are all lower than $50, a price...

Living Windows Festival brings holiday cheer to CoMo

Living Windows Festival brings holiday cheer to CoMo

Katie Connor December 3, 2013

You know the holidays are approaching when shopkeepers begin to decorate their windows for the season. In Columbia, though, things are done a little differently. On Friday, downtown kicks off the holiday...

How to wrap the perfect present

Liz Henderson December 3, 2013

**Step 1:** First, gather your materials. You’ll need wrapping paper, tape, scissors, a piece of paper for the nametag (you can also buy a premade tag) and, of course, your present. **Step 2:** Measure...

Channel Changer: Sarah’s Declassified Break Binging Guide

Sarah Kloepple December 3, 2013

For my final column (sadness!), I’ve decided to give you readers an early Christmas gift. No, sadly I’m not giving away new Xboxes. I’m not Oprah after all. Instead it’s a list of TV series to...

Fanatic Cinematic: ‘Tis the season for a reason

Alex Leininger December 3, 2013

Did everyone have a nice Thanksgiving break? Yeah? I only gained 16 and a half pounds and permanently tarnished my relationship with multiple family members, so I’d say my break was an overwhelmingly...

Sophomore brings folky feel to Lunchtime Talent

Paige Carlson December 3, 2013

On Wednesday, the College Music Committee’s Lunchtime Talent Musical Showcase will feature the folky voice of sophomore Kat Birkenbeuel. Birkenbeuel can be seen all over campus, serving on Dance Marathon...

For the Record: Cut Copy ‘Frees Minds’

Meghan LeVota December 3, 2013

Cut Copy has been making music since 2001, and was one of my first discoveries in middle school as I first ventured into the alternative music scene. (I was lucky enough to have a cool uncle who’s in...