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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

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...

Local task force fights child exploitation 'epidemic'

Local task force fights child exploitation ‘epidemic’

Beatriz Costa-Lima September 13, 2012

It starts with a profile page. However, Detective Andy Anderson doesn't make a profile for himself. Instead, he and his colleagues make a profile for a fake 13- or 14-year-old. After making this profile,...

Bet your bottom dollar on ‘Annie’

Lauren Rutherford September 13, 2012

Miss Hannigan, Annie’s guardian, says to never tell a lie. So I’m not lying when I say the Columbia Entertainment Company and PACE (Performing Arts in Children’s Education) production of Annie is...

Bookeater: It’s all about the turtle

Jennifer Bennett September 13, 2012

I read my first book by British author Terry Pratchett when I was 11. I was in my “I want to be a serious journalist!” phase. Pratchett is my mom’s favorite author, and he’d just released a new...

Game day arrests down from last year

Game day arrests down from last year

Matt Muenzberg September 11, 2012

Fears of increased tailgate rowdiness subsided after Saturday's game against the University of Georgia. Fewer arrests were reported at Missouri's first Southeastern Conference game than at last season's...

ESPN executive John Walsh returns to MU

Zach Foor September 11, 2012

ESPN Executive Vice President John Walsh arrived at the Reynolds Journalism Institute on Friday to answer students' questions regarding the business of sports media. Walsh, an MU alumnus, said he likes...

Feminist Student Union creates video to address Rep. Todd Akin

Feminist Student Union creates video to address Rep. Todd Akin

Rebecca Greenway September 11, 2012

Discussions about Rep. Todd Akin were the focus of the Feminist Student Union's meeting Monday night in the MU Women’s Center. FSU held a meeting to record a video message directed toward Rep. Todd...

CPD arrests 35 in DWI campaign

Jack Howland September 11, 2012

Between Aug. 17 and Sept. 3, the Columbia Police Department participated in the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. During the increased enforcement, 30 arrests were made, and an additional...