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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

Tongue in Chic: New York state of mind

Madison Feller February 14, 2013

If there’s one city that should always be at the top of everyone’s “must visit” list, it’s New York City. On just one island, you can get kissed on top of the Empire State Building, go ice skating...

Dropping beats but not dropping out:  MU senior looks forward to the future as DJ UberVice.

Dropping beats but not dropping out: MU senior looks forward to the future as DJ UberVice.

Jessica Allison February 14, 2013

Some college students spend their free time hanging out with friends, drinking beer or taking up permanent residence at Ellis Library. MU senior Evan Weiss has chosen a much different path — he DJs under...

Loud Minded: The magnetism of timeless music

William Schmitt February 14, 2013

Everyone’s selling something and everybody is a collector. From the brands on your threads to the caps on your heads, you carry a bit of your past whenever you step on the scene. Potential job interviewees...

Pop track: Forgiving celebrities as they fall

Joyce Peng February 14, 2013

It’s been a month since her breakup with One Direction’s Harry Styles, but Taylor Swift doesn’t seem quite over it yet.   While opening a set at the Grammys last weekend, she faked a British accent...

Couch Potato: The era of binge-watching

Jack Howland February 14, 2013

Believe it or not, TV used to relieve stress. I remember the afternoons when “Cash Cab” eased the "anxiety" that came with my seventh grade education. I remember coming home from hellish high school...

Eight ways to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness day this Feb. 17th

Lauren Rutherford February 14, 2013

**“It’s time to do something!”** Before you do anything, watch the [Kid President Pep Talk](http://youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o) video and get inspired. Actually, just watch all the videos on the Soul Pancake...

“Danger! High Voltage” rockers Electric Six to play in Columbia Saturday

“Danger! High Voltage” rockers Electric Six to play in Columbia Saturday

Thom Dixon February 14, 2013

After 17 years of performing, you might think a band would be on its last leg or at least starting to consider calling it quits. But the genre-blurring, energetic band Electric Six is far from it. “It’s...

From 'Boy Meets World' to 'Girl Meets World'

From ‘Boy Meets World’ to ‘Girl Meets World’

Sara Higginbotham February 14, 2013

If you’re as faithful a “Boy Meets World” fan as I am and still cannot get enough of Cory and Topanga — even 13 years after the series ended — then you have definitely heard about Disney’s...

Obama appeals for ‘smarter government’ in State of the Union

Claire Boston February 13, 2013

Addressing a still-divided Congress, President Barack Obama appealed to the needs of the middle class in his 2013 State of the Union speech. Obama said the economy is improving, although there is still...

Hip-hop violinist brings tale of musical journey to MU for Black History Month

Vivian Qian February 13, 2013

Violinist Damien Escobar kicked off his tour with a performance and discussion Wednesday night at Whitmore Recital Hall. Escobar, a two-time Emmy Award winning violinist who was featured on America’s...

MSO focused on increasing member engagement

Zach Foor February 12, 2013

For the Muslim Student Organization, increasing member engagement through weekly events is the main priority, President Farah El-Jayyousi said. "We want to spread awareness about what Islam is all about,"...

Two House bills could lessen marijuana infractions

Two House bills could lessen marijuana infractions

Bell Johnson February 12, 2013

A trio of Democratic Missouri legislators is seeking to lessen the penalty of people caught with a small amount of marijuana with a bill that was introduced Feb. 7. House Bill 512, sponsored by Rep. Rory...