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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

I’m addicted and I just can’t GIF enough

Stephanie Grant August 31, 2012

Ah, the GIF (which I've been told is pronounced like "jiff," but I've decided I will forever pronounce like "gift" without the "t.") For those who haven't been on the Internet for several months, a GIF...

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...

Veterans' benefits a top issue for McCaskill

Veterans’ benefits a top issue for McCaskill

Rachel Brooks August 28, 2012

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., delivered a speech in a park pavilion Saturday outside the Columbia Veterans of Foreign Wars building as part of her campaign for re-election to the U.S. Senate. “I will...

Mizzou H20 makes a splash on Carnahan Quadrangle

Mizzou H20 makes a splash on Carnahan Quadrangle

Mary Kaleta August 28, 2012

Walking down Rollins Street on a humid, overcast Saturday, students were equipped with a multitude of guns: water guns, that is. With Fall Welcome Week and the first week of classes behind them, students...

MU Improv performs comedy show at The Shack

Ankur Singh August 28, 2012

Dozens of students congregated to The Shack to witness MU Improv’s first performance of the 2012-13 school year on Thursday, Aug. 23. MU Improv does long-form improvisational comedy every other Thursday....

MizzouRec makes changes for new school year

MizzouRec makes changes for new school year

Connor Casey August 28, 2012

Students will notice some changes and additions to the MU Student Recreation Complex, which Director of Service and Facilities Diane Dahlmann has been orchestrating this summer. One of the biggest complaints...

‘The Campaign’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Chantelle Moghadam August 28, 2012

It has been a while since Will Ferrell has been laugh-out-loud funny. The last time I remember him making audiences laugh as hard as he did in “The Campaign” was probably when he played the emotional...

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...