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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

How to survive True/False

How to survive True/False

David Freyermuth February 28, 2013

(On him): **Snacks:** T/F venues don't have concession stands like you're used to. Bring along some snacks for during the movie and walking/sprinting between theaters. **Sunglasses:** It's freaking blinding...

Shiny Toy Guns' Jeremy Dawson says band has matured

Shiny Toy Guns’ Jeremy Dawson says band has matured

Meghan LeVota February 28, 2013

When: Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 Where: The Blue Note Tickets: $20 L.A. synth-pop/rock band Shiny Toy Guns has been on the musical radar since their Grammy-nominated album _We Are Pilots_ in 2006. They’re...

Ciao for now: Get your fash-on

Ciao for now: Get your fash-on

Mollie Barnes February 28, 2013

_Italian word of the week: così è la vita – such is life_ Many travelers have this romanticized idea of “getting lost." You have no cares in the world, so you can just pick a direction and start...

The Viewing Room: Oscar expectations vs. reality

Hannah Bedenkop February 28, 2013

The Academy Awards ceremony is far and away the most important event in Hollywood. But it’s also a popularity contest hosted by a bunch of old white men who don’t vote for people whose names they can’t...

Ask the experts: True/False picks (Part 1)

Ask the experts: True/False picks (Part 1)

Lauren Rutherford February 28, 2013

**Liz Fornango:** Film festival worker extraordinaire _Favorite Movie: "Lost in Translation"_ _Been attending T/F since: 2008, and she's volunteered ever since_ _Favorite part of T/F: “From an attendance...

Ask the experts: True/False picks (Part 2)

Ask the experts: True/False picks (Part 2)

Thom Dixon February 28, 2013

**Jamie Gonçalves:** Programming assistant, movie screener, Gimme Truth! and The Great Wall coordinator at True/False _Favorite movies: "Hoop Dreams," "Grey Gardens," "Monterey Pop," "F for Fake," anything...

Tongue in Chic: Red carpet reviews

Madison Feller February 28, 2013

Okay Tigers, let’s be real here for a second. Last week, we all let out a collective squeal as we heard that we would be granted a glorious, wintry snow day. And if a four-day weekend filled with snowball...

Police Blotter

Veronike Collazo February 26, 2013

####Field House fight ends in arrest A Columbia Police Department officer on patrol in the Hitt Street and East Broadway area saw Robert Harrison, 29, punch a man in the face outside The Field House at...

Snowfall could lessen severe drought in Boone County

Claire Boston February 26, 2013

Columbia’s recent 10-inch snowfall is likely to alleviate, but not eliminate, drought conditions in the area, experts said. “(The snow) absolutely does make a dent,” National Weather Service hydrologist...

Police officer creates Facecrook to improve communication

Laurien Rose February 26, 2013

Facecrook, a new smartphone application, allows users to keep a digital notebook for recording suspects and persons of interest. Users can add other users, much like Facebook friends, to create a network....

Citizens for Justice founder might join in $2.7 million lawsuit

Emily Brehe February 26, 2013

Matt Akins, local activist and founder of Citizens for Justice, could join plaintiffs in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against members of the Columbia Police Department and Boone County prosecuting attorney...

RJI research team finds where Twitter, politics intersect

Claire Boston February 26, 2013

Associate professor of communication Mitchell McKinney’s biggest surprise in his latest research came before he even had findings — he was frustrated by the fickleness of his data-gathering tools. “My...