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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

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...

Mayor McDavid proposes new FastCAT route for Columbia Transit

Mayor McDavid proposes new FastCAT route for Columbia Transit

Sam Rourke June 2, 2012

Mayor Bob McDavid unveiled the next step in Columbia’s effort to revitalize its transit system Thursday, May 24. The initiative, entitled FastCAT (Campus Access Transit), would implement a 30-minute...

Theory of a Deadman rocks The Blue Note

Steve Cassidy May 11, 2012

Canadian rockers, Theory of a Deadman made their return to Columbia for the second time on Wednesday with supporting acts Stellar Revival and Pop Evil. Revival’s set was short and sweet, but they managed...

Believers reflect on local music career

Hunter Woodall May 5, 2012

During the first time touring together as a band, the Believers had only one way to describe the ordeal. “We call it disas-tour,” lead singer Tyler Powell says. “It was still fun in a strange way.” After...

Robber enters through window, ransacks home

Lizzie Johnson May 5, 2012

An unknown suspect fled on foot Tuesday after breaking into a residence through a window and demanding money. “The house was ransacked and there was damage to the screen on the window,” Columbia Police...

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin takes to new heights

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin takes to new heights

Kristin Torres May 5, 2012

The guys of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin self-deprecatingly call themselves the “third best band on Weller St.” on Twitter in reference to the Springfield, Mo., neighborhood where they got...

Upcoming sobriety checkpoints focus on youth drivers

Dee Silney-Bah May 5, 2012

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrol between May 1 and 13. This is part of an effort by the state to detect...

The best of 2012 so far

David Adams May 5, 2012

Well, it’s been quite a year. Jessica Simpson finally finished her 25-month pregnancy, the use of Internet memes hit an all-time low, and I was lucky enough to give my thoughts on the world of pop culture...