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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Out-of-state MAA chapters reenergize with SEC excitement

Out-of-state MAA chapters reenergize with SEC excitement

Beatriz Costa-Lima August 28, 2012

After MU's switch to the Southeastern Conference, the Mizzou Alumni Association saw a growth of 15 new or redeveloped chapters in the Southeast. "I think what it will do is it will shift Mizzou's presence...

‘Breaking Bad’: 5 out of 5 stars

Rexly Penaflorida II August 28, 2012

After keeping viewers at the edges of their seats for four straight seasons, the fifth and final season of "Breaking Bad" is under way. One episode remains in the first half of this season, and the continuing...

Akin to stay in Senate race

Akin to stay in Senate race

Rachel Brooks August 28, 2012

Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., confirmed on Friday during a six-minute news conference in Chesterfield that he is staying in the Senate race after his comments on “legitimate rape” caused a national firestorm...

Steam Powered Giraffe — ‘Album One’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Mindy Mollett August 28, 2012

The notion of a concept album is by no means new. But how many bands can say they are singing automatons programmed to entertain you? Steam Powered Giraffe is a band with a fix on a whole new genre of...

MUPD seeking 4 suspects in assault

Zach Foor August 28, 2012

Police are still looking for four suspects in a group assault outside Bengals Bar & Grill on Saturday morning. At 1:13 a.m. Saturday, an officer from the MU Police Department was on patrol when he discovered...

Trial date set for former Columbia police officer

Amber Roth August 28, 2012

A Boone County judge has set a date for former Columbia police officer Rob Sanders' court trial. Sanders faces third-degree assault charges and a possible year in jail after surveillance cameras caught...

MSA, RHA launch free Bike Share program for students

MSA, RHA launch free Bike Share program for students

Jill Deutsch August 28, 2012

The Missouri Students Association and the Residence Halls Association officially launched their anticipated MU Bike Share program on Monday. The bikes are available for students to rent free of charge...

Student Veterans Association offers support, events for veterans on campus

Student Veterans Association offers support, events for veterans on campus

Caele Pemberton August 28, 2012

The Mizzou Student Veterans Association has several events planned this year, beginning with its annual welcome barbecue this past Saturday. MU student veterans were invited to the barbecue to meet fellow...

Blotter

Ally McEntire, Turner Johnson August 28, 2012

####Hatch Hall resident charged with possession of marijuana At 8:54 p.m. Thursday, MU police officers received a call about potentially illegal activity occurring in Hatch Hall. The officers arrived...

Rising chemical levels due to drought lead to infertility, death in cattle

Andrew Beasley August 28, 2012

Sickness and death are becoming increasingly common in livestock this summer — a result of the current drought, which has covered almost two-thirds of the continental U.S. and caused nitrate levels in...

Changes in the FIG program allow for higher student interest and success

Nicole Shaddy August 28, 2012

As students wrapped up the first week of classes this semester, many freshmen completed their first Freshman Interest Group proseminars. About 2,000 freshmen are enrolled in the FIG program, making it...

LGBTQ Resource Center holds annual Queer Fall Fling

Mindy Mollett August 28, 2012

On Wednesday, the LGBTQ Resource Center hosted its annual Queer Fall Fling, an event open to new and old club members, LGBTQ community members and allies. LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator Struby Struble...