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The Maneater

Citizen proposes solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Scott Delhommer August 21, 2012

In July 2006, Columbia adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which called for a 7 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. Unfortunately, an Aug. 6 report by the city found...

New trolley tours to educate both Columbia visitors and natives

Griffin Matis August 21, 2012

Tiger Trolley Tours will open its services to visitors and Columbia natives on Wednesday, Aug. 22, with a ribbon ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce, followed by tours to those in attendance. The tours,...

Local police step up school zone enforcement

Local police step up school zone enforcement

Laurien Rose August 21, 2012

Speed limits in Columbia school zones will be heavily enforced by Columbia police until Aug. 31, courtesy of an $8,000 grant from the state. The extra enforcement is a reminder to motorists to be particularly...

Freshman enrollment largest in MU’s history

Freshman enrollment largest in MU’s history

Ian Frazer August 21, 2012

The sphere of MU's influence is expanding both in its student body and its geographic reach due to this year’s freshman class. As of the first day of classes, 6,560 freshmen were enrolled at MU, a record...

Parachute and The Cab: the dynamic duo

Heather Finn August 18, 2012

When I interviewed The Cab’s lead singer, Alex DeLeon, [two weeks ago](http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2012/8/10/take-ride-cab/), he told me that his band’s co-headlining tour with Parachute is...

Ben Kweller to perform at Fall Welcome Concert

Sara Driscoll August 16, 2012

The MSA/GPC Department of Student Activities is bringing artist Ben Kweller to MU for the annual Fall Welcome Concert. Kweller has been linked to various genres such as folk, rock, indie and punk. Many...

Q & A with Parachute

Delia Cai August 15, 2012

You first saw them on MTV, swathed in peacoats and scarves and crooning, “She is love, love, love, love, love.” Ever since, Parachute have infected the world with tunes that are starry-eyed enough...

The Congress comes to Mojo’s

Tim Nwachukwu August 14, 2012

On Aug. 21, [The Congress](http://thecongressmusic.com/) will visit Mojo's. But this Congress doesn’t want to vote — it just wants to play music. The Congress was founded in 2010 by singer/bassist...

CAVE comes home to Columbia before an international tour

Danielle Filippone August 13, 2012

[CAVE](http://www.myspace.com/realreelpro), a Chicago-based band made up of Columbia natives, is set to return to its hometown this month for a round of shows before an overseas tour. Band member Cooper...

Take a ride with The Cab

Take a ride with The Cab

Heather Finn August 10, 2012

The best things in life are never planned. Maybe that’s why [The Cab](http://www.thecabrock.com/)’s lead singer, Alex DeLeon, took his own “Living Louder” lyrics to heart while in Philadelphia...

Sidewalk Chalk aims for timeless music

Sidewalk Chalk aims for timeless music

Cat Geissler August 8, 2012

Chicago’s art scene is a thriving one that has put some of the world’s most coveted and sought-after hip-hop musicians like Kanye West, Common and Lupe Fiasco on the map. Each of these artists shares...

TigerTown downtown festival canceled for fall

TigerTown downtown festival canceled for fall

Lucas Shapiro August 7, 2012

TigerTown, a block party-style event planned for two MU home football games, has been canceled for this year. "There's only one main reason," said Greg Steinhoff, one of the main organizers of the event....