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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

Bits and Bytes: Assassinations gone wrong

Brendan Wray November 8, 2012

After one look at the cover of "Assassin's Creed 3," it's pretty obvious that the game is going to involve two things: lots of stabbing and the American Revolution. With four games coming before AC3,...

One Step at a Time: Fit for finals

Abbie Wenthe November 8, 2012

We've finally made it to the one-week countdown to Thanksgiving break! Personally, I cannot wait to go back home to Iowa and get back on the farm with all the pigs and cattle. (Kidding.) Just to clear...

The Evolution of ‘Twilight’

Paige Smart November 8, 2012

In preparation for the not-really-anticipated final installment of the "Twilight" saga, "Breaking Dawn – Part 2," it seems only fair to refresh the minds of the die-hard fans and enlighten those who...

‘THIRST’ to premiere at Missouri Theatre

Claire Landsbaum November 8, 2012

The Missouri Contemporary Ballet’s “THIRST” is not your average Nutcracker. The production, which premieres Thursday at the Missouri Theatre, contains not a single sugarplum fairy. Instead, “THIRST”...

'Skyfall' director talks new Bond film

‘Skyfall’ director talks new Bond film

Hunter Woodall November 8, 2012

When Sam Mendes first signed on to direct "Skyfall," the 23rd film in the James Bond franchise, the crew didn't have a script to work from. Then in 2010, development of the film was “suspended indefinitely"...

LIGHTS continues to shine bright

LIGHTS continues to shine bright

Lisa Conley November 8, 2012

Since the release of her self-titled debut EP in 2008, Valerie Anne Poxleitner has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. After adopting the name LIGHTS, Valerie began...

Q&A with Sean Gadd of Grouplove

Q&A with Sean Gadd of Grouplove

Alex Bond November 8, 2012

When: Sunday, Nov. 11 Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 If you're itching for a beam of that California sunshine in this dreary Midwestern climate, look no further than Los Angeles-based band Grouplove....

Daymoths play The Bridge next Thursday

Daymoths play The Bridge next Thursday

Mollie Barnes November 8, 2012

The couple that jams together, stays together — just look at Minnesotan indie-pop duo Emily Dantuma and Ollie Dodge of Daymoths for proof. **[MOVE]:** So, the other half of Daymoths is your husband....

President Obama elected to second presidential term

President Obama elected to second presidential term

Matthew Flores November 7, 2012

In a hard-fought, drawn-out election that was supposed to keep a nation of voters holding its collective breath late into the night, the clock struck midnight on the Romney campaign before Tuesday even...

Obama’s re-election leaves lasting impact

Beatriz Costa-Lima November 7, 2012

After a race between two different styles of government, President Barack Obama's re-election Tuesday night reaffirmed the direction the nation will take in the next four years. This election served as...

In Senate race, national spotlight on Missouri

Rachel Brooks November 7, 2012

Even outside the bounds of Missouri, the race for Senate became highly publicized as Rep. Todd Akin, R.-Mo., fought for incumbent Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill’s seat. A race that was already regarded...

McCaskill defeats Akin to retain US Senate seat

McCaskill defeats Akin to retain US Senate seat

Rachel Brooks November 7, 2012

Sen. Claire McCaskill was re-elected to her U.S. Senate seat for Missouri on Tuesday. McCaskill won the majority of the state with 54.7 percent of the vote against Republican State Rep. Todd Akin’s...