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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Couch Potato: It might be time to watch C-SPAN

Jack Howland March 14, 2013

Well, it’s official: C-SPAN is finally kind of cool. No longer is the political network just for people who can’t find their remote in the lint-collecting cushions of their couch or kenneled dogs whose...

Tongue in Chic: Celebrate spring break in style

Madison Feller March 14, 2013

As midterm season rears its ugly head and we all start consuming our weight in coffee, the idea of a sunny, relaxing spring break only sounds sweeter and sweeter. And even though it’s still a week away,...

MU senior to join U-23 National Open Team

Kendyl Kearly March 12, 2013

Jay Froude has always been an athlete, busying himself with basketball, soccer, volleyball and pretty much any sport MU has to offer. But when he started looking for something new, he fell in love with...

Dean of MU graduate school to leave for ASU

Dean of MU graduate school to leave for ASU

Andrew Beasley March 12, 2013

George Justice, the dean of the MU graduate school, will be leaving the university to accept the position of dean of humanities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University,...

RHA discussing possible fine allocation amendment

RHA discussing possible fine allocation amendment

Paul Albani-Burgio March 12, 2013

A week after unanimously voting on a residence hall fine appropriation amendment, a Residence Halls Association committee met again Monday evening to discuss rewriting the amendment. The amendment proposed...

MU veterinary medicine professor elected to National Academies of Practice

MU veterinary medicine professor elected to National Academies of Practice

Vivian Qian March 12, 2013

An MU professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine was elected to a national advisory board for health care. Rebecca Johnson, an associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery,...

LBC begins process of electing next year’s leaders

Caele Pemberton March 12, 2013

The Legion of Black Collegians started its election process last week by holding nominations for next year’s executive board. The nominations were scheduled for Feb. 27, but the meeting was cancelled...

ASUM directors meet with legislators for Lobby Day

Beatriz Costa-Lima March 12, 2013

The Associated Students of the University of Missouri went to the state capitol in Jefferson City for its annual Lobby Day on March 5. All four boards of directors from UM System campuses met with representative...

Glossip heads to Missouri Supreme Court for benefits

Kendall Foley March 12, 2013

The surviving partner of a Missouri state trooper killed on duty is suing for benefits from the highway patrol. Glossip v. Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees’ Retirement...

Law event focuses on Miller v. Alabama case

Law event focuses on Miller v. Alabama case

Beatriz Costa-Lima March 12, 2013

Law experts from across the nation deliberated the constitutionality of mandatory life sentences for juveniles at the Missouri Law Review Symposium in Hulston Hall on Friday. The symposium titled, "Bombshell...

‘Oz the Great and Powerful’: 3 out of 5 stars

Alex Leininger March 12, 2013

There are two things we can learn from director Sam Raimi’s latest film “Oz the Great and Powerful.” First, James Franco should probably never play a wizard ever again, and second, humor should...

MU Quidditch hosts Yule Ball and Spring Breakout tournament

Beatriz Costa-Lima March 12, 2013

The MU Quidditch team hosted a Yule Ball on Friday night to raise funds and welcome other teams to MU before the Spring Breakout Quidditch Tournament on Saturday. The Yule Ball, modeled after a formal...