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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

Hellos and goodbyes for the end of the year

Zack Nolan December 7, 2012

Say goodbye to these soon-to-be figments of the past: **Gossip Girl** Admit it, you sometimes lie awake at night worrying you’re more of a Blair than a Serena. Or you’ve at least dreamt of a world...

You in Mizzou' engages students, faculty in discussions about diversity

You in Mizzou’ engages students, faculty in discussions about diversity

Beatriz Costa-Lima December 7, 2012

A group of nearly 20 people sat in a circle and introduced themselves and where they were from. Graduate student Patti Quackenbush introduced herself first. "When I introduce myself," she said. "I say...

Your finals eating schedule made easy

Your finals eating schedule made easy

Hailey Yeakle December 7, 2012

9 a.m. — Chow down on hard-boiled eggs and whole-grain toast to perk up before a long day of studying. Eggs will give you the protein you need to really focus and feel full while the complex carbohydrates...

Fred and Donna Martz Scholarship honors professor’s service, encourages sustainable agriculture

Fred and Donna Martz Scholarship honors professor’s service, encourages sustainable agriculture

Sarah Darby December 7, 2012

Shuffling into the large back room of Café Berlin, the waiter carried a plate stacked with a few pancakes and searched the 14 faces in the room before locking onto one. “I don’t know your name, but...

How to throw an End of the World party

How to throw an End of the World party

Morgan Young December 7, 2012

In mere weeks, the end of the world will be upon us — at least according to the Mayans. What better way to celebrate Dec. 21, 2012, than with a great party? We've got the top ways you can throw the perfect...

Animal adoptions increase during holidays

Animal adoptions increase during holidays

Katherine Knott December 7, 2012

Columbia Second Chance and the Central Missouri Humane Society are hosting adoption events during this holiday season. The events have been successful, Second Chance Executive Director Valerie Chaffin...

Police Blotter

Jennifer Beatty, Veronike Collazo December 7, 2012

####Men arrested on two burglary charges Two men were involved in a burglary Monday at the Tractor Supply Company on Paris Road. Columbia Police Department officers responded to an alarm at 1:18 a.m....

MU Police Department receives 'Accreditation with Excellence' award

MU Police Department receives ‘Accreditation with Excellence’ award

Sarah Suerig December 7, 2012

The MU Police Department was recently awarded renewed accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. On top of its renewal status, the department was also awarded...

Randolph County Prosecutor Mike Fusselman withdraws from Sanders’ case

Laurien Rose December 7, 2012

Randolph County Prosecutor Michael Fusselman motioned to withdraw himself from Robert Sanders' case Wednesday. He was appointed as special prosecutor almost a year after the incident in question on Aug....

Nixon appoints Paul Wilson to Missouri Supreme Court vacancy

Kendall Foley December 7, 2012

On Monday, Gov. Jay Nixon named lawyer Paul Wilson a Missouri Supreme Court judge. Wilson will be replacing William Ray Price Jr., who retired in August. Nixon and Wilson have worked together throughout...

Walmart hitchhiker steals man’s money, car

Katherine Maxcy December 7, 2012

A man was held at gunpoint and instructed to withdraw money from his bank account Tuesday after giving a ride to a stranger from Walmart. At approximately 10:24 p.m. Tuesday, Columbia police officers...

Columbia police to participate in holiday DWI enforcement campaign

Daniela Sirtori Cortina December 7, 2012

The Columbia Police Department has plans to carry out a campaign to target impaired drivers during the holidays. The effort is part of a statewide campaign to enforce driving while intoxicated laws, said...