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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

MSO gears up for new school year

MSO gears up for new school year

Caitlin Kerfin August 31, 2012

The Muslim Student Organization held its welcome dinner Thursday to get to know new members and discuss upcoming events. Casablanca, a Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Columbia, catered the free dinner. The...

Storm drain art showcase at Roots ‘N’ Blues Festival

Lauren Rutherford August 31, 2012

**Deborah Zemke** Long-time Columbia resident and children’s illustrator Deborah Zemke is passionate about the area’s natural spaces. Living in Columbia allows her to be within walking distance of...

Tigers Take Action Carnival provides students with place to relax, meet psychologists

Ian Joyce August 29, 2012

On Wednesday, the MU Counseling Center held the Tigers Take Action Carnival in Kuhlman Court behind the MU Student Center. The event — which was held in collaboration with various student groups including...

UM System announces transition of press to MU

Jack Howland August 29, 2012

University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe and MU Chancellor Brady Deaton announced Tuesday that the UM System is shifting responsibility for the UM Press to MU. The announcement came in a [news...

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...