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The Maneater

MU prepares for Tuesday snowstorm

Andrew Beasley February 26, 2013

MU Campus Facilities staff prepared for a long night as a winter storm warning went into effect Monday night. “We will have folks stay overnight tonight and be ready to deal with snow issues,” said...

Mr. and Miss African Diaspora Contest hosted Saturday

Mr. and Miss African Diaspora Contest hosted Saturday

Joyce Peng February 26, 2013

Jaanna Anaemereibe and Damilola Emuze were crowned Mr. and Miss African Diaspora on Saturday in the Mr. and Miss African Diaspora Contest hosted by the African Students Association. Formally known as...

‘Safe Haven’: 1 out of 5 stars

Liz Brown February 26, 2013

“Safe Haven” is the latest film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, starring Julianne Hough as Katie and Josh Duhamel as Alex. In this romantic story, Katie is on the run from an ambiguous, dark...

‘Snitch’: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Alex Leininger February 26, 2013

As we all know, any movie with former wrestler and very large man Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson probably won’t be headlining the Academy Awards. That being said (and this may just be my extremely low...

Buckcherry- ‘Confessions’ – 3.5 out of 5 stars

Jessica Allison February 26, 2013

_Confessions_ is Buckcherry’s sixth studio album since 1999, and it certainly holds true to their signature hard rock sound. However, the band’s first attempt at a concept album falls short. The album...

Students concoct unique, natural soaps at the Craft Studio

Students concoct unique, natural soaps at the Craft Studio

Thom Carter February 26, 2013

The scent of lavender and vanilla wafted through the Craft Studio early Sunday afternoon. The scent was from several students' creating homemade bars of soap unlike anything sold at Bed Bath and Beyond. The...

Passion Pit, Matt and Kim draw huge crowd despite snow

Lisa Conley February 26, 2013

Matt and Kim weren't afraid of the snow and neither were concert attendees as the duo pumped up the crowd with praise for coming out to the show Monday night. With the cancellation of exams and classes...

Columbia Fire Department responds to auto salvage fire

Mara Somlo February 22, 2013

Units from the Columbia Fire Department were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday to a reported commercial structure fire at Super Recycled Auto Parts at 4901 Rogers Rd. Members of the Columbia Fire...

Missouri legislators promote LGBT anti-discrimination laws

Claire Boston February 22, 2013

Illinois and Missouri may share a border, but their political differences are stark. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn supports same-sex marriage, and has recognized civil unions since 2011. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon...

Despite bills, Missouri still far from marijuana reform

Bell Johnson February 22, 2013

Current Missouri law states people caught with less than 35 grams are subject to a misdemeanor penalty, a fine of $1,000 and up to one year in jail. Possession of anything more than 35 grams is punishable...

MSA continues SCC review discussion

Jill Deutsch February 22, 2013

The Missouri Students Association created a group to discuss issues and concerns with the Student Conduct Committee last week. According to the Student Conduct Committee website, “The charge to the...

MU’s first appropriations meeting addresses funding for 2013

Bell Johnson February 22, 2013

MU’s first appropriations meeting for the current fiscal year was held Tuesday morning to discuss Gov. Nixon’s higher education request. According to the request for operations, the foremost priority...