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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

MSA’s Lunchtime Talent gives sophomore opportunity to shine

Alex Leininger September 3, 2013

Lunchtime Talent, put on by the Missouri Students Association’s College Music Committee, showcases the talents of student musicians multiple times over the course of each semester. On Sept. 11, the showcase...

Patchwork Project preps for round two

Lauren Rutherford September 3, 2013

If music is the thread that connects us all, then Patchwork Project is the needle sewing Columbia’s local music scene together. And it’s collecting the pieces for its second quilt. Patchwork Project,...

Overdressed: But not overdone

Morgan Young September 3, 2013

Basically, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who dress well and those who think that dressing well requires too much time and energy. The latter sometimes results in a sea of Nike shorts,...

Fanatic Cinematic: “Getaway,” or maybe just stay away

Alex Leininger September 3, 2013

What more is there to say about a movie currently featuring a solid 2 percent on Rotten Tomatoes? It’s my feeling that “Getaway,” the worst movie of the year (decade? century?), already immortalized...

Program aids immigrant farmers

Hli Yang September 2, 2013

A program run by MU Extension is helping immigrant farmers in southwest Missouri grow their businesses and establish a life for themselves in America. According to the Center for Rural Affairs website,...

Downtown Leadership Council, Historical Preservation Commission object to rezoning request

Alyssa Nielsen September 2, 2013

The Historic Preservation Commission and the Downtown Columbia Leadership Council have asked City Council to reject a rezoning request to build CVS Pharmacy. During a meeting Tuesday, the DCLC met with...

Album review: Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’

Album review: Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’

Brendan Wray September 1, 2013

From beginning to end, the best way to describe Franz Ferdinand’s new album _Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action_ is bumpin’. The album builds upon the already strong history of the band with...

BEC vice chair confirmation violates MSA bylaws

Thom Carter August 30, 2013

In violation of chapter VIII section 8.10 of the Missouri Students Association bylaws, Budget Committee Chairwoman Shelby Catalano was confirmed Wednesday night as one of two Board of Elections Commissioners...

Nationwide demands of fast-food workers spread to Columbia, fuels strikes

Kayla Goldfarb August 30, 2013

The call for increased wages, fair labor practices and unions today found its way to local establishments, as workers from various fast-food restaurants walked off the job in protest. As employees of...

CPD arrests sex offender from Nevada

Mara Somlo August 30, 2013

A registered sex offender was arrested on four counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree Wednesday. Dwayne Robison, 29, made contact with the 13-year-old male victim Saturday at the Wabash Bus Station...

Police blotter

August 30, 2013

The following investigations are in progress, and the following people were arrested or issued summons, according to police reports. 1. STUDENT ARRESTED FOR ALCOHOL POSSESSION Freshman Bradley Hagen,...

Kirksville adds sexual, gender identity to nondiscrimination policy

Veronike Collazo August 29, 2013

Kirksville’s city council passed an ordinance to add sexual and gender identity to its nondiscrimination policy Aug. 19, by a 3-2 vote. Employers in Kirksville may no longer discriminate against people...