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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Coal Free Mizzou creates Pinterest for outreach

Ashley Szatala February 12, 2013

Coal Free Mizzou joined the social network site Pinterest last week as a way to promote the organization and energy awareness. “We’re trying to use social media more effectively this semester to not...

Missouri lawmakers propose one cent sales tax to fund transportation projects

Christina Turner February 12, 2013

Missouri lawmakers proposed a decade-long one-cent sales tax increase to fund state transportation projects on Feb. 4. Rudy Farber, chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, originally...

Lawsuit debates copyright of teachers’ syllabi

Jill Deutsch February 12, 2013

A syllabus: intellectual property or public document? This is the main question in a lawsuit between the UM System Board of Curators and a nonprofit organization, the National Council on Teacher Quality. “It...

‘Side Effects’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Bradley Babendir February 12, 2013

Nothing is ever what it seems with Steven Soderbergh, and “Side Effects” is no different. Everything from the plot, to the characters, to the film itself spend the runtime masquerading as something...

“My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy: 3 out of 5 stars

Emily Brehe February 12, 2013

Although many hate to admit it, everyone likes Fall Out Boy. Whether you are now into indie instrumentals, edgy rap or psychedelic mixes, "Under the Cork Tree" will always be close to your heart. Hating...

‘Identity Thief’: .5 star out of 4 stars

Cait Campbell February 12, 2013

From the director of “Horrible Bosses” and producers of “Ted," the comedic flop “Identity Thief” is a waste of the talents of two high-profile comedic actors. With a ludicrous plot and many cheap,...

Let’s not panic with Pinkel just yet

Kalen Wagoner February 12, 2013

“We do what we do.” That’s Gary Pinkel’s response to almost every critical question he receives about the Missouri football program. And it came up yet again last Wednesday, as Pinkel used his...

Campus Blotter

Veronike Collazo February 12, 2013

####Drunk men fight in front of Tonic#### A fight broke out on a school bus outside of Tonic Night Club Bar, located at 122 S. Ninth St. at 1:31 a.m. Friday. Carlos Berastain-Muñar, Bernardo Ferriz-Díaz...

McCaskill criticizes Postal Service’s switch to five-day week

Cole Kennedy February 8, 2013

Due to mounting financial pressure, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday it will discontinue Saturday mail delivery. The move, which is expected to save approximately $2 billion annually, will...

MUTV and RHA create movie-streaming service for students

MUTV and RHA create movie-streaming service for students

Megan Lewis February 8, 2013

For most college students, watching a favorite movie or television show online is no strange concept. But for a college student’s budget, the availability of free content online is somewhat limited....

Senate Bill 20, 15 and 19 tax credit legislation advance to the House

Bell Johnson February 8, 2013

Senate Bill 20, introduced jointly with SB15 and SB19, made its way to the Missouri House as the first piece of legislation to receive Missouri Senate approval in the 2013 legislative session. If passed,...

Cop Block tour makes a stop at The Blue Fugue

Cop Block tour makes a stop at The Blue Fugue

Katherine Knott February 8, 2013

The Blue Fugue hosted Cop Block as part of its nationwide tour Tuesday night. Cop Block is a decentralized project supported by a diverse group of individuals united by their shared goal of police accountability,...