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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Genderqueer student Laura ‘Josie’ Herrera runs for Homecoming king

Genderqueer student Laura ‘Josie’ Herrera runs for Homecoming king

Claudia Guthrie October 16, 2013

Senior Laura “Josie” Herrera is in the running to be MU’s first genderqueer Homecoming king, changing the long-standing tradition of Homecoming Royalty. Herrera said the term “genderqueer” can...

Police blotter

Pranav Shastry October 16, 2013

The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports. ####1. Warrant leads to arrest Shamen Sell, 29, was arrested at 12:06...

Fanatic Cinematic: Tragedy Tom and the pursuit of truth

Alex Leininger October 15, 2013

Something about Tom Hanks’ expansive film career is deeply depressing. AIDS diagnoses. Leading troops during the deadly World War II. Being stranded on an island with nothing but an unresponsive pet...

Aspen Heights residents all moved in; series of crimes sparks regulations

Aspen Heights residents all moved in; series of crimes sparks regulations

Maggie Stanwood October 15, 2013

After a series of crimes, Aspen Heights tightened security regulations, which essentially bans house parties. The change occurred soon after the last displaced residents moved into their homes Oct. 5. ####Crimes...

DIY or Die: Pinterest perfect

Lizzie Tontz October 15, 2013

I recently added another bridesmaid to my wedding party. I hadn’t expected her to say yes, so my calculations for my bridesmaids’ bouquets were off. (Remember those pesky kusudama flowers that I decided...

ASUM-backed initiative could give students a seat on the Board of Curators

Joe Clougher, Daniel Henderson October 15, 2013

A ballot initiative in the works would give voting rights to a student representative on every Missouri higher education institution’s board of curators. That initiative has been proposed almost every...

FearFest: A frightening foundation of fun

FearFest: A frightening foundation of fun

Patrick McKenna October 15, 2013

Where: 6402 W. Highway 40 When: Every Thursday-Sunday until the end of October Greg Allen is a man that sees the importance in making the Halloween season a fright-tacular time. The creator, owner and...

Channel Changer: Watch this, skip that

Sarah Kloepple October 15, 2013

Fall primetime is back, people! That’s why I love the months of September and October. Even if I’m still wearing shorts well into November, it’s okay because there’s a host of brand new TV shows...

Teator to perform in MU Student Center at Lunchtime Talent Musical Showcase

Teator to perform in MU Student Center at Lunchtime Talent Musical Showcase

Tess Hart October 15, 2013

It’s not too common to find a college senior hoping her band will make it in the music industry after she receives a bachelor’s degree in health professions. Senior Jenny Teator is that girl, and...

Anything but Ramen: My second attempt at corned beef hash

Aaron Pellish October 15, 2013

Everyone has meals they go to in case of emergency. Either you're so hungry you need to make that one thing you can make quickly and have it still taste good, or you're so lazy you have no desire to try...

People of Columbia

MacKenzie Reagan, Daniela Vidal October 15, 2013

**Kaitlyn King** _MizzouRec rockstar_ When Kaitlyn King first started working at the Student Recreation Complex, she was swiping members’ cards to let them through the gym doors. Three years later,...

‘Pale kid’ raps his way to The Blue Note

‘Pale kid’ raps his way to The Blue Note

Varun Bajaj October 15, 2013

Where: The Blue Note When: Friday, Oct. 25 Tickets: $15 In January 2011, a video on YouTube entitled [“Pale kid raps fast”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6XLswqiX0s) went viral worldwide. The kid,...