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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

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...

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...

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...

Novelty Boutique opens in MU Student Center

Megan Lewis September 11, 2012

The newest addition to the MU Student Center this year, Novelty Boutique, is packed to the brim with all things salient and unique. The boutique’s lineup of merchandise includes coffee mugs, jewelry...

MU Storm Chase Team pursues severe weather

Sarah Darby September 11, 2012

It took three days and a total of 2,755 miles for senior Christine Rapp to see her first “textbook tornado." A textbook tornado is a term Rapp uses to define a stereotypical tornado seen in movies or...