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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

City Council votes on budget, utility fees to increase

City Council votes on budget, utility fees to increase

Scott Delhommer September 18, 2012

If you pay for utilities at your apartment, your rates will be going up Oct. 1. Even if you don’t pay for utilities, your rental rate could increase as landlords look to make back some of the money lost...

Burglar arrested in spite of warning text message

Lakshna Mehta September 18, 2012

A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after breaking into a Columbia home, despite warning the victim via text against alerting the authorities. Douglas Edward Nix Jr., 30, broke into a house in the 700...

MU spreads word about sickle cell disease

Alaina Lancaster September 18, 2012

Averaging about seven to eight micrometers in diameter, it might seem unfathomable misshapen red blood cells could detrimentally impact a person’s life. But Alantra Neal is living proof they can. “I...

MSA presidential election campaign begins

Jill Deutsch, Cassa Niedringhaus September 18, 2012

The Missouri Students Association election campaign has officially begun. Presidential slates submitted their candidacy proposals Monday. Those running include presidential and vice presidential candidates...

Study finds comments on Facebook pictures alter social perception

Andrew Beasley September 18, 2012

Comments on Facebook profile pictures can play a huge role in how one is socially perceived, according to a new study by doctoral student Seoyeon Hong. The study found insulting comments could have a...

GAMMA Jam raises money for women with alcoholism through annual talent show

GAMMA Jam raises money for women with alcoholism through annual talent show

Andrew Graham September 18, 2012

Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol hosted its annual talent show Monday night at the Missouri Theatre. For $7, audience members got to see a show that featured 12 acts, performed mainly...

MAA’s Geyer Award given to three MSA students

MAA’s Geyer Award given to three MSA students

Jill Deutsch September 18, 2012

The Mizzou Alumni Association announced Monday it was awarding three students — Steven Dickherber, Ben Levin and Zach Toombs — the Geyer Award to recognize their impact on higher education. “They...

Jewish Student Organization brings together MU students for Rosh Hashana

Jewish Student Organization brings together MU students for Rosh Hashana

Caitlin Kerfin September 18, 2012

The Jewish Student Organization is hosting services for Rosh Hashana at the Mizzou Hillel this week. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, is a time for people to reflect on the past year and make new goals...

Residential Life debuts Tigers LEAD

Nicole Shaddy September 18, 2012

The Department of Residential Life revised a program previously called Leadership XChange to give residents an incentive to get involved at MU. The program, which is now called Tigers Leadership Education...

MU Theatre’s ‘The Lost Slipper’ finishes run at Corner Playhouse

Elise Schmelzer September 18, 2012

Student actors explored family issues and cultural differences on the stage this weekend at Corner Playhouse in the theatre department's sold-out production of "The Lost Slipper." Written by graduate...

MU Bookstore adds black and gold attire for SEC games

MU Bookstore adds black and gold attire for SEC games

Mary Kaleta September 18, 2012

With MU’s entrance into the Southeastern Conference, the sports teams have a new logo and new opponents, stadium rules and Nike uniforms. However, the athletes aren’t the only ones receiving a makeover...

Slash – ‘Apocalyptic Love’: 4 out of 5 stars

Pete Colman September 18, 2012

Many people now recognize the man who is Slash as the “guy with the top hat” on the cover of "Guitar Hero." However, years before he graced the cover of any kind of video game, Slash was idolized...