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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

Labor Day traffic incidents down in 2012

Matt Muenzberg September 6, 2012

Traffic deaths, traffic accidents and arrests for driving while intoxicated during Labor Day weekend all decreased in 2012 compared to the same weekend last year. Six people were killed on Missouri roads...

MSA creates Legislative Advocacy Officer as students’ voice in government

MSA creates Legislative Advocacy Officer as students’ voice in government

Jill Deutsch September 6, 2012

Despite debate and added amendments, the Missouri Students Association Senate approved the creation of the Legislative Advocacy Officer position Wednesday night. MSA Chief of Staff Steven Dickherber created...

Laura Ling speaks of captivity, journalism at Missouri Theatre

Sara Driscoll September 6, 2012

Thursday night in a crowded Missouri Theatre, journalist Laura Ling spoke about her time as a foreign correspondent in Mexico, Iran and as a captive in North Korea. “I never truly understood what a...

Legion of Black Collegians plans for school year

Caele Pemberton September 6, 2012

The Legion of Black Collegians met for the first time this year Wednesday to go over changes expected for the year and get as many people involved in the legion as possible. The meeting began with a buffet,...

NASA scientist speaks about recent Mars mission

Sam Rourke September 6, 2012

Community members and students packed into a small classroom Wednesday night to hear former NASA Jet Propulsion Lab scientist Phil Knocke. Knocke worked on the Mars Exploration Rover Mission that featured...

Women’s and gender studies assistant professor leads ‘black feminism’ discussion

September 5, 2012

The Women’s Center held a discussion Tuesday about black feminism led by women’s and gender studies assistant professor Treva Lindsey. “The underlying identity of black feminism is equality,”...

Festival hit ‘Queen of Versailles’ evokes emotional response

Danielle Filippone September 3, 2012

"[The Queen of Versailles](http://www.magpictures.com/thequeenofversailles/),” a success at last year’s True/False Film Fest, premiered at Ragtag Cinema this past week. The documentary is centered...

Trash to treasure

Lauren Steele September 3, 2012

The Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival here in Columbia is about more than some rippin’ guitar riffs and beefy brisket — it's about community. Thumper Entertainment is backing a project with local artists,...

Storm Drain Art profiles: Dennis Murphy, Jane Mudd, Lisa Bartlett

Mollie Barnes September 3, 2012

**Dennis Murphy** Dennis Murphy draws his inspiration for his storm drain from predators. His design originally started out as a shark, but then he switched it to be a throwaway bottle that resembles...

Missouri in midst of historic drought

Missouri in midst of historic drought

Sara Naatz August 31, 2012

The rainfall total since May 1 remains the third-driest on record for Columbia, with only 4.71 inches since May 1, according to a report released by the National Weather Service on Aug. 22. This year...

From fandom to fame

Jackson Farley August 31, 2012

According to the World English Dictionary, the phoenix is defined as a “legendary Arabian bird said to set fire to itself and rise anew from the ashes every 500 years.” Phoenixes are known for rising...

Feminist Student Union begins preparations for school year

Kendyl Kearly August 31, 2012

The Feminist Student Union will prepare for the fall semester during its meetings at the Women’s Center, at 6 p.m. every other Monday. The organization hopes to host a multitude of events that will...