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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

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...

Gender-neutral housing discussion continues at MU

Gender-neutral housing discussion continues at MU

Ian Frazer September 11, 2012

While a coed residence hall is a familiar concept for the typical MU student, a coed room or suite is not. Many universities across the U.S., though, have introduced gender-neutral living options in residence...

New interstate designation expected to benefit economy

Cassa Niedringhaus September 11, 2012

The stretch of U.S. 71 between Kansas City and Joplin is set to become Interstate 49 starting Dec. 12. The change is expected to attract more businesses and increase economic growth, said Sean Matlock,...

International Welcome Party brings students together

International Welcome Party brings students together

Beatriz Costa-Lima September 11, 2012

With paintbrush in hand, freshman Kristie Vahle focused on the construction paper before her as members of the Taiwanese Student Association instructed her in the art of Chinese calligraphy. After completing...

MU Gallery and Museum Crawl featured 9 museums and galleries on campus

MU Gallery and Museum Crawl featured 9 museums and galleries on campus

Chantelle Moghadam September 11, 2012

The seventh annual MU Gallery and Museum Crawl consisted of nine museums and galleries around MU. Students and people from the community discussed everything from history to politics to insects — all...

Student Veterans Association to hold Patriot Day BBQ

Andrew Graham September 11, 2012

The Mizzou Student Veterans Association will host its first-ever Patriot Day BBQ on Tuesday to connect veterans with MU students and families involved with the military. Members from branches of MU’s...

Union Arts Council brings student artwork to MU

Ian Joyce September 11, 2012

School administrators, student volunteers and citizens of Columbia who have a passion for art help run the Union Arts Council, which was established three years ago. The Missouri Student Unions support...

Imagine Dragons — ‘Night Visions’: 4 out of 5 stars

Josh Matejka September 11, 2012

The saying goes, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” but Imagine Dragons is out to prove this horribly wrong. With the release of its debut album, _Night Visions_, on Sep. 6, the quartet from...

‘Lawless’: 4 out of 5 stars

Alyssa McKee September 11, 2012

“When the law becomes corrupt, outlaws become heroes.” This quote sums up the plotline for the characters in John Hillcoat’s new movie, "Lawless." Set in Depression-era Franklin County, Va., "Lawless"...

Police seek credit union robber

Lakshna Mehta September 11, 2012

Academic Employee Credit Union was robbed at 2:20 p.m. Monday. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.   Investigations revealed the...