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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

Majority of sunshine requests to UM System solicit students’ information

Allison Prang June 5, 2012

**Correction appended** Companies are obtaining students’ directory information to market products and services to them. As of January 2012, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act allows schools...

MU continues plan to disband NSEI

Mary Ryan June 5, 2012

In the wake of heated debates between administrators and faculty at the Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute, MU still plans to disband the program. Students in the program will be redistributed...

Smart911 provides critical information to emergency dispatchers

Alex Stewart June 5, 2012

An online service is now helping Columbia/Boone County Public Safety Joint Communications, the 24-hour 911 Public Safety Answering Point and Dispatch Center, better assist people in emergencies. The service,...

Police Blotter

1. Man attempts to steal twice from same Wal-Mart On May 4th, Michael Smith, 37, stole a TV from the Wal-Mart at 415 Conley Road. He then attempted to steal another TV from the same Wal-Mart at 5:35 a.m....

New MU study finds state lost $468 million in Internet tax revenue

Sarah Darby June 5, 2012

A study released by master’s degree students at the Truman School of Public Policy found the state of Missouri loses about $468 million in Internet sales tax revenue annually. Using data from 2009 U.S....

Professors discuss 2012 elections

Daniel Shapiro June 5, 2012

Political science professors with areas of expertise ranging from minority politics to political advertising offered their expertise on the 2012 presidential campaign prior to the start of the election...

MU instructor Chip Gubera premieres Joplin tornado aftermath

Brent Pearson June 5, 2012

At 5 p.m. May 22, 2011, MU faculty member Chip Gubera exercised in his living room watching the news as storms threatened his downtown Columbia residence. The local weatherman alerted viewers a short...

MU’s Summer Repertory Theatre gets ready for seasonal performances

Mary Kaleta June 5, 2012

Since 1969, MU’s Summer Repertory Theatre has produced more than 120 productions. As the company heads into its 43rd year, a variety of distinguished shows have been planned for the enjoyment of both...

Department of textile and apparel management nationally renowned

Alex Stewart June 5, 2012

MU might be most known for its journalism and business programs, but the department of textile and apparel management is also nationally acclaimed. Fashionista, one of the largest independent fashion...

‘Along for the Ride’ by Sarah Dessen: 5 out of 5 stars

Stephanie Bray June 5, 2012

For the first time, all Auden wanted was a carefree summer, a chance to be a normal teenager before embarking on a new chapter in her life: college. The child of divorced parents, she has spent many sleepless...

Battle High School on schedule to open August 2013

Battle High School on schedule to open August 2013

Lisa Conley June 5, 2012

Construction on Muriel Williams Battle High School, Columbia Public Schools’ third comprehensive high school, continues smoothly despite its name as the spring 2013 completion date draws closer. “Due...

‘Marvel’s The Avengers’: 4 out of 5 stars

Connor Relyea June 5, 2012

It’s summertime, which can only mean three things in the movie theater: explosions, action and pure adrenaline. What better way to kick off the summer action fest than with “Marvel’s The Avengers”?...