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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

Flat Branch: A CoMo favorite

Lauren Puckett November 11, 2013

_Location:_ 115 S. Fifth St. _Hours:_ Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. - midnight Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. If you’re searching for a true taste of Columbia spirit, fly down Fifth Street to Flat Branch...

Sophomore reflects on his Marine Corps past

Claudia Guthrie November 11, 2013

Infantry squad leader Nathaniel Davenport led a short security patrol through an open street in Iraq when he and his men were ambushed by a group of Mujahideen, who were wielding RPK belt-fed Russian machine...

You bring the romance, Babbo’s brings the food

Laurel Critchfield November 11, 2013

_Location:_ 1305 Grindstone Parkway _Hours:_ Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 5 - 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m. If you’re looking for a comfortable, not-too-fancy-yet-fancy-enough...

MU staff member impacted by father’s role in Air Force

Lauren Rutherford November 11, 2013

If Carol Fleisher had to guess how many time she has moved in her lifetime, the number would be upward of 40. “I can pack a brown box faster than you can believe,” said Veterans Center director Carol...

Jingo’s: 1-800-DEL-IVER

Ellise Verheyen November 11, 2013

_Location:_ 1201 E. Broadway _Hours:_ Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - midnight Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - midnight If you’re looking to satisfy those taunting hunger pangs without having to put on pants, then...

Veteran carries military values through life

Natalia Alamdari November 11, 2013

Few can say they serve in the military, risking their lives to protect their rights and country. Fewer still can say four generations of their family were brave enough to take that risk. Alexander Waigandt,...

’50s-themed diner is worth the hike

Liz Henderson November 11, 2013

_Location:_ 5801 Missouri 763 _Hours:_ Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you’re willing to drive 20 miles to travel back in time to the ’50s,...

Staff member looks back on a life dedicated to service

Elizabeth Loutfi November 11, 2013

When Jim Joy finished high school, college wasn’t something his family could afford. Joy, director of Parking and Transportation Services, said he came from a blue collar, working-class neighborhood....

Rio Grande provides a taste of Mexico

Lizzie Tontz November 11, 2013

_Address:_ 3306 W Broadway Business Park Court _Hours:_ Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Lunch Specials: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. As a Los Angeles...

Professor’s dedication to Army runs deep

Marek Makowski November 11, 2013

Beyond the grand staircase and through a pair of doors lies Lt. Col. Robert Boone’s office in Crowder Hall, the ROTC building next to Stankowski Field. He teaches four classes, as well as recruits and...

Broadway Diner open late

Emily Bathe November 11, 2013

_Location:_ 22 S. Fourth St., across from Flat Branch Park _Hours:_ Monday-Wednesday: 4 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday: 4 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. - midnight Friday-Saturday: midnight - 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. - midnight Sunday:...

Veteran transformed after four years of service

Katherine Knott November 11, 2013

It took some burnt applesauce to show sophomore John Quade how much the Marines had changed him. Quade was home in Springfield, Mo. after serving in the Marine Corps. He went over to his parents to make...