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The Maneater

Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ half-marathon and 10K expect 1,400 to run

Sara Higginbotham September 21, 2012

This Saturday, an estimated 1,500 runners will gather at Flat Branch Park to participate in the Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Half Marathon and 10K race. Runners in the 10K compete for the $1,000 prize, and...

MSA makes Tiger Pantry an auxiliary

Jill Deutsch September 21, 2012

Tiger Pantry, an agent of the Central Missouri Food Bank, became the 10th auxiliary under the Missouri Students Association on Wednesday, joining the ranks of other auxiliaries such as STRIPES, KOMU and...

Roots ‘N’ Blues ‘N’ BBQ brings headliner Al Green to Columbia

Alex Stewart September 21, 2012

It’s that time of year again, y’all. Thousands of people will head downtown today and tomorrow to jam to the blues and nom on some ‘que at the sixth annual Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival. “A...

MU ranks 97th in 2013 College Rankings

MU ranks 97th in 2013 College Rankings

Vivian Qian September 21, 2012

MU came in at No. 97 among national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released 2013 rankings. This year’s ranking was a seven-spot drop from last year’s. Despite the decline in...

The million-dollar haircut graces Columbia

The million-dollar haircut graces Columbia

Evan Lydon September 21, 2012

Roots 'N' Blues is a tale of two festivals, one new and one old, one part Bonnaroo and one part Grand Ole Opry. In experience's corner is Marty Stuart, the country music legend who will be performing Friday...

MSA Senate enforces better parliamentary procedure

Cassa Niedringhaus September 21, 2012

The Missouri Students Association Senate has recently clarified it will avoid moving legislation from first reading to second reading of acts. This comes as an effort to maintain the parliamentary procedure...

Reel Reviews: ‘Resident Evil’ franchise still barely alive

Josh Sipp September 21, 2012

Last weekend, the newest installment of the “Resident Evil” franchise, Paul Anderson’s “Resident Evil: Retribution,” infected theaters around the world. Based on box office scores from last weekend,...

Aspen Heights, The Domain begin promotion efforts

Aspen Heights, The Domain begin promotion efforts

Elissa Chudwin September 21, 2012

Aspen Heights and The Domain are two future luxury student housing developments that are making a name for themselves among students. Aspen Heights is an all-student gated community that will be located...

TAPP into Democracy event series a big hit

Jack Howard September 21, 2012

Tigers Against Partisan Politics doesn’t want students to tune out of the 2012 presidential election. They want you to watch "Saturday Night Live." MU political science professor Bill Horner said watching...

How The Thin Dimes became King of the Roots

How The Thin Dimes became King of the Roots

Chantelle Moghadam September 21, 2012

The Thin Dimes, or better known as this year's "King of the Roots‚" consists of five musicians who came together in a rather unorthodox way. Usually, a band forms because members have a similar taste...

MSA Senate elects Roshaund McLean as ASUM president

Cassa Niedringhaus September 21, 2012

At the Sept. 19 Missouri Students Association Senate meeting, Roshaunda McLean was elected president of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri. According to its website, ASUM’s mission...

Sustainable fun featured at Sustainapalooza

Hanna Jacunski September 21, 2012

There’s nothing quite like a carnival, especially a free one that promotes sustainability. On Thursday afternoon, the MU Sustainability Office put on its first-ever Sustainapalooza. The event featured...