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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

One Step at a Time: getting fresh

Abbie Wenthe October 5, 2012

Back home in West Des Moines, Iowa (yes, people actually live there and enjoy it), we have a smoothie shop called Fuel. It has all-natural frozen yogurt and toppings; pre-workout and post-workout protein...

New class gives students chance to succeed in farm business

Vivian Qian October 5, 2012

Less and less young people are willing to regard farm business as their future career and more than one-third of farmers nationwide are 65 years old or older, according to a recent survey. Kevin Moore,...

New documentary “Radio Unnameable” and its directors visit Columbia on Oct. 7

Emerald O’brien October 5, 2012

“Radio Unnameable,” the new documentary about legendary radio host Bob Fass, begins with silence — a strange occurrence for a radio program. There is nothing to supplement the silence, nothing to...

Engine compartment sparks fire in Virginia Avenue garage

Engine compartment sparks fire in Virginia Avenue garage

Brent Pearson October 5, 2012

Just before noon on Thursday, the Columbia Fire Department responded to a car fire inside the Virginia Avenue parking structure. A campus facilities employee alerted authorities after hearing a noise...

Still, Schaefer debate at MU

Still, Schaefer debate at MU

Sam Rourke October 5, 2012

Missouri Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-District 19, and State Rep. Mary Still, D-Columbia, met Tuesday night at MU in a debate hosted by the university’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science...

Robert Simms, Columbia’s IT director, resigns

Katherine Fallon October 5, 2012

Columbia’s Information Technology Director Robert Simms resigned last week after spending 12 years in the position. Deputy City Manager Tony St. Romaine announced Simms’s resignation in a news release....

Love Your Body Day helps students embrace their body image

Sara Naatz October 5, 2012

Lowry Mall came alive Thursday with celebrations of the annual Love Your Body Day, where several on-campus organizations came together to promote healthy body image and encourage positive self-esteem. The...

MSA Senate confirms Steven Dickherber as first LAO

Cassa Niedringhaus October 5, 2012

Steven Dickherber was confirmed as the first legislative advocacy officer of the Missouri Students Association on Wednesday. The newly created position is designed to facilitate contact between the MSA...

Dorial Green-Beckham, two teammates arrested on drug charges

Dorial Green-Beckham, two teammates arrested on drug charges

Seth Boster, Kelsey Maffett October 4, 2012

Freshman wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, the former No. 1 recruit in the nation, and two other Missouri football players were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night. Green-Beckham, freshman linebacker...

TLC’s Matt Roloff speaks for Celebrate Ability Week

TLC’s Matt Roloff speaks for Celebrate Ability Week

Tracy Cook October 3, 2012

An aura of positivity filled the air in Jesse Auditorium as Matt Roloff received a standing ovation from MU students and members of the Columbia community. Roloff, known publicly for his role on TLC’s...

‘Celeste & Jesse Forever’: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Ashlee Czapla October 2, 2012

Nothing lasts forever. Such is the case for Celeste and Jesse, whose high school romance turned marriage is over within the first 10 minutes of this romantic comedy. However, their extremely close friendship...

City Council votes to ban possession of fireworks in Columbia

City Council votes to ban possession of fireworks in Columbia

Scott Delhommer October 2, 2012

With a 4-3 vote, Columbia City Council approved an ordinance Monday night that will make Mayor Bob McDavid’s Fourth of July plans illegal. The council voted to make the possession of fireworks illegal...