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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Brother Jed to leave Columbia, return to Indiana

Brother Jed to leave Columbia, return to Indiana

Beatriz Costa-Lima April 9, 2013

After about a decade of confrontational evangelism, Speakers Circle will no longer serve as Jed Smock’s regular pulpit. Smock, commonly known as Brother Jed, announced that he would not longer call...

‘The Host’: 2.5 out of 5 stars

April 9, 2013

“The Host” has a familiar plot: teenage girl tries to save the world from supernatural/post-apocalyptic forces while in the midst of a heated love triangle. Although it should be recognizable, as...

Anti-abortion group displays graphic images on Lowry Mall

Anti-abortion group displays graphic images on Lowry Mall

Cassa Niedringhaus April 9, 2013

Boldfaced signs reading “Genocide Awareness Project” and “Warning Genocide Photos Ahead,” lined the entrances to Lowry Mall on Monday. The signs were placed to warn passersby of the graphic photo...

Providence Road: a pothole of confusion

Providence Road: a pothole of confusion

Beatriz Costa-Lima April 9, 2013

At the peak of rush hour, cars on Providence Road near Stadium Boulevard stand bumper to bumper while pedestrians attempt to navigate the sea of congestion safely. These are problems that City Council...

Ryan Ferguson’s father keeps fighting

Katherine Knott April 9, 2013

Ryan Ferguson is a quarter of the way into a 40-year sentence, but his father is hopeful he will get out. "I believe the evidence will set him free," Bill Ferguson said. Last Saturday, Bill Ferguson...

MU Remembers ceremony honors, celebrates students’ lives

Jack Howland April 8, 2013

Nine roses lined a table outside Stotler Lounge on Friday. The row of bleach-white blossoms, one for each student the university has lost over the past year, led the way into the 2013 MU Remembers Ceremony....

Rolla Police Department organizes mud obstacle course

Lakshna Mehta April 5, 2013

The Rolla Police Department has organized a mud obstacle course to raise money for the Concerns of Police Survivors. The obstacle course, known as the Fugitive Run, encourages participants to pretend they...

Students confess love, lust on Mizzou Secret Admirers

Students confess love, lust on Mizzou Secret Admirers

Colette Rector April 5, 2013

Gone are the days of reading the words “Do you like me? Check yes or no,” nervously scribbled on a sticky note by a sweaty hand. Affection can now be displayed publicly through anonymous submissions...

Campus Facilities begins spring cleaning

Colette Rector April 5, 2013

A week after spring break, birds are singing, students are enjoying warmer weather and the staff of MU Campus Facilities is working to spruce up campus for the season. This week marks the beginning of...

Blunt criticized for provision protecting Monsanto crops

Claire Boston April 5, 2013

Food safety advocates are criticizing a spending bill provision backed by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., that protects farmers who grow genetically engineered crops from facing litigation related to the crops'...

Police Blotter

Tess Catlett April 5, 2013

####Hospital patient commits hate crime against staff MUPD officers arrested Joshua Mazelin, 25, on assault charges Monday afternoon. Officers were sent to the Missouri Psychiatric Center to detain Mazelin...

Kinder adds name to petition for Keystone XL

Bell Johnson April 5, 2013

Twenty-two Republican lieutenant governors signed a letter to President Barack Obama urging the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder joined the ranks Monday, adding his...