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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

State legislators vote to override insurance bill veto

Zach Foor September 14, 2012

On Wednesday, Missouri legislators voted in favor to override Gov. Jay Nixon's veto and approve Senate Bill 749, which will allow insurance companies the option of not covering contraception, abortion...

Comedy hypnosis, courtesy of The Sandman

Sara Higginbotham September 14, 2012

He’s traveled across the country, astonishing crowds with his hypnotic skills and bringing to many an experience they literally won't remember. Comedic hypnotist Jesse Conner, dubbed on his website as...

Citizens Police Review Board to join police department's Blue Team

Citizens Police Review Board to join police department’s Blue Team

Laurien Rose September 14, 2012

The Citizens Police Review Board will soon have access to all use of force reports filed by Columbia police officers. Currently, the review board can only see appealed reviews of complaints against the...

Reel Reviews: Disappointing and terrible may be “The Words”

Josh Sipp September 14, 2012

It’s hard to decide which part of this movie-going experience was more infuriating. Currently it’s a toss-up between Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal’s “The Words” itself and the stupid mobile...

Divorced parents’ relationship impacted by communication technology

Andrew Beasley September 14, 2012

As new forms of communication develop, the ability to exchange information without interacting continues to grow. Though this might decrease the amount of face-to-face communication, researchers at MU...

MSA creates Tiger Line bus system for students’ convenience

Jill Deutsch September 14, 2012

The Missouri Students Association, through Columbia Transit, has created Tiger Line, an updated bus system expected to make transportation more catered to students. “We wanted to make the bus system...

Fall Fest showcases student organizations old and new

Erika Trombley September 13, 2012

If you passed the Carnahan Quadrangle on Wednesday evening, you probably caught a glimpse of Fall Fest, the annual festival that includes booths, barbecue and step dancing. The event was held by the Gaines/Oldham...

Pearl and the Beard: one talented trio

Pearl and the Beard: one talented trio

Caroline Bauman September 13, 2012

What do you get when you string together three voices, a cello, a guitar, a glockenspiel, a melodica and drums? One indie folk sound that’s unlike any other. Meeting by chance at a New York City open...

Extension of MU Improv presents Armando Diaz Experience

Andrea Gonzales-Paul September 13, 2012

On Monday an extension of MU Improv gave birth to a new form of improvisation, which they refer to as The Armando Diaz Experience. “Every week we’ll have a guest monologist, which will be someone...

One Step at a Time: avoiding the Monday diet

Abbie Wenthe September 13, 2012

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I was starting the Insanity workout program with some of my sorority sisters. Remember us covered in glitter and sweat, outside for all of Greek Town to see? Don’t...

Coal Free Mizzou presents case at Curators' meeting

Coal Free Mizzou presents case at Curators’ meeting

Jack Howland September 13, 2012

MU junior Sarah Johnson led the chanting outside Memorial Union. Standing in the back of a group of about 30, Johnson clasped her hands together and shouted “M-I-Z!” to the masses. Just like on any...

Bits and Bytes: ‘Borderlands 2,’ ‘Halo 4’ brighten new season’s calendar

Brendan Wray September 13, 2012

The other day, I walked outside, and it hit me that fall was upon us. I mean, I’m assuming it's fall because I come from Texas where there’s only two seasons: heat and less heat. But, never mind the...