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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

10 Years of True/False

Cait Campbell March 1, 2013

2003 - David Wilson and Paul Sturtz envision a film event intended to celebrate the new wave of cinematic documentaries. 2004 - Ragtag Cinema, The Blue Note and the Missouri Theatre host the first True/False...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Tess Catlett March 1, 2013

####Three arrested at Wolpers Hall Police arrested two students on drug charges and one student on an alcohol charge shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday at Wolpers Hall. Police were called to Wolpers Hall...

Giving better than receiving, says psychology lecture installment

Hanna Jacunski March 1, 2013

Jennifer Crocker, social psychology professor at Ohio State University, assured her audience that giving truly is better than receiving Thursday at Jesse Wrench Auditorium. Crocker, an Ohio Eminent Scholar,...

MU professor predicts another hot, dry summer for 2013

Hanna Jacunski March 1, 2013

Despite the snow falling from the rooftops, Columbia is in for another hot, dry summer. Tony Lupo, a professor of soil, environmental and atmospheric sciences, is predicting Columbia’s 2013 summer will...

Firearms bills show sharp differences in statehouse

Matthew Flores March 1, 2013

A bill introduced last week in the Missouri House of Representatives would attempt to send state legislators to prison if they attempt to pass stricter gun control. "Any member of the general assembly...

Multi-million dollar lawsuit against Columbia Police Department adds another plaintiff

Laurien Rose March 1, 2013

Matt Akins, founder of the watchdog organization Citizens for Justice, will be joining two father-son pairs as a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Columbia Police Department and Boone County Prosecutor...

Tuesday’s snowstorm causes massive power outage

Daniela Sirtori Cortina March 1, 2013

More than 4,000 Columbia Water and Light costumers were without power Tuesday after the second snowstorm in less than week hit the Columbia area. Power went out at about 5:30 a.m. and was completely restored...

BPC hosts Mocktail Hour at Reynolds Alumni Center

Joyce Peng March 1, 2013

The MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee hosted its opening third Thursday event of the semester, "Mocktail Hour: An Evening of Jazz and Drink" at the Reynolds Alumni Center on Thursday evening. “The...

Stover City police officer arrested on rape charges

Lakshna Mehta March 1, 2013

A reserve officer of the Stover Police Department was accused of having sex with three underage girls. Aaron Nelson, 23, was charged with statutory rape. “I have been advised by the investigating agency...

TriCo membership numbers growing since last semester

Ashley Szatala March 1, 2013

Triangle Coalition’s membership has increased significantly this year in comparison to last year. Vice President Paul Reeves said attendance has doubled or tripled. This year, TriCo has about 30 people...

Capitol Wrap-Up: Week of Feb. 25

Bell Johnson March 1, 2013

####Senate supports firearm training in public and charter schools The Missouri Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 75, sponsored by Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, on Wednesday. The bill now moves to...

Food Fight fundraiser erupts between MU, Arkansas

Thom Carter March 1, 2013

A food fight erupted Wednesday, but this isn’t your typical lunchroom chaos. Sloppy Joes and kickin’ chicken aren’t the ammunition of choice — cans are. Wednesday marked the beginning of a fundraiser...