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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

National Science Foundation recognizes MU assistant professor

Hanna Jacunski April 2, 2013

David Mendoza-Cozatl, MU assistant professor in the division of plant sciences, received the National Science Foundation’s CAREER grant. This extremely prestigious grant ensures $1 million over a five-year...

LGBTQ Pride Month features speaker Andrea Gibson

LGBTQ Pride Month features speaker Andrea Gibson

Katie Pohlman April 2, 2013

The LGBTQ Resource Center’s Pride Month activities begin Wednesday with a Safe Space training session, a Triangle Coalition talk and the movie “Bully,” presented by the Missouri Students Association. April...

MU study finds protein-rich breakfast beneficial

MU study finds protein-rich breakfast beneficial

Colette Rector April 2, 2013

Eating a protein-rich breakfast can lead to healthier eating habits later on in the day, according to a study by MU Assistant Professor Heather Leidy. More than 78 million U.S. adults and about 12 million...

Public Safety Joint Communications struggles to run efficiently

Lakshna Mehta April 2, 2013

Public Safety Joint Communications and Emergency Management Services say they need at least $9 million to make system upgrades and hire more personnel. Proposition 1, a county-wide sales tax, will be...

‘Spring Breakers’: 3 out of 5 stars

Brooke Burchill April 2, 2013

There is nothing scarier than a group of girls on spring break with a fetish for guns and drugs. A cultural nightmare, "Spring Breakers" follows four college girls as they live out what may be the most...

Justin Timberlake – ‘The 20/20 Experience’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Jessica Allison April 2, 2013

Let’s be honest. Anyone who doesn’t know Justin Timberlake has probably been living under a rock. The former *NSYNC member’s third solo album, _The 20/20 Experience_ is getting plenty of hype. iTunes...

Denial of Care bill advances to Senate

Bell Johnson April 2, 2013

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill last month allowing medical professionals to deny care based on religious beliefs . House Bill 457, also known as the Denial of Care bill, will allow...

Blake Shelton- ‘Based on a True Story’: 4 out of 5 stars

Lauren Reagan April 2, 2013

Country music fans are sure to be pleased with Blake Shelton’s newest album, _Based on a True Story_. The record includes 14 brand-new tracks with everything from slow love songs to upbeat summer anthems....

Drunk man attacks 18-year-old, assaults officer on Ninth Street

Mara Somlo April 2, 2013

Officers of the Columbia Police Department arrested a man for strong-arm robbery and third-degree assault after an altercation at The Blue Fugue, a bar located on Ninth Street, on Wednesday. Officers responded...

RHA passes bills to manage budget, fine funds

RHA passes bills to manage budget, fine funds

Paul Albani-Burgio April 2, 2013

The Residence Halls Association Congress voted on and approved two bills Monday evening that will clarify aspects of the organization’s budget and procedures regarding it. Unanimously approved by all...

Eat of the Week: Napoleon

Eat of the Week: Napoleon

Griffin Matis April 2, 2013

If you watch enough of “Chopped,” Food Network’s competitive cooking show that revolves around making dishes in small amounts of time, you eventually pick up on the typical dishes the chefs choose...

Insurance group awards Tiger Pantry founder $10,000 scholarship

Insurance group awards Tiger Pantry founder $10,000 scholarship

Thom Carter April 2, 2013

Missouri Students Association President Nick Droege was one of five college undergraduates nationwide to receive a $10,000 scholarship from Liberty Mutual Insurance. Droege is being awarded the scholarship...