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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Taking off the training wheels

Emma Woodhouse May 4, 2012

My name is Emma, and it has been one week since I kissed a boy. Right after the kiss, it felt like I had just learned to ride a bike. When you finally get the training wheels off, all you want to do is...

“Workaholics” ready for Season 3

Megan Lewis May 4, 2012

With graduation quickly approaching, seniors across the country are probably asking themselves the same question: What the hell do we do now? Is not showering for three days now considered socially unacceptable?...

Police Blotter

May 4, 2012

1. Man brings dog into hospital, refuses to leave A man was arrested on multiple charges Monday afternoon at University Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive. Hospital security contacted the MU Police Department...

Papers, prom, and “The Great Gatsby”

Claire Landsbaum May 4, 2012

It’s 8 p.m. on a Thursday, and that enormous paper, the one you’ve been putting off all week, is due tomorrow. You sit down at your desk and hunch over your computer with every intention of completing...

Catalyst Awards honor activists of the LGBTQ community

Catalyst Awards honor activists of the LGBTQ community

Riley Simpson May 4, 2012

The LGBTQ Resource Center sponsored the 14th annual Catalyst Awards on Wednesday in Stotler Lounge, honoring individuals who speak up for MU’s LGBTQ community. The ceremony presented 14 Catalyst Awards...

Believers prepare for album release show

Believers prepare for album release show

Hunter Woodall May 4, 2012

From playing the True/False Film Fest for the past two years to traveling to Midwestern college towns for shows, local band Believers said it has its share of stories about its musical career. The family...

Fifth case of E. coli case confirmed in Boone County

Nassim Benchaabane May 4, 2012

A City of Columbia news release confirmed the fifth case of E. coli 0157.H7 in Boone County on Tuesday. The outbreak occurred in an adult older than 18 who did not require hospitalization. Boone County...

“Undefeated” back on the playing field

Jennifer Liu May 4, 2012

[MOVE] What is it about documentary filmmaking that made you want to pursue it as a profession? [Dan Lindsay] I was interested in just making movies, and documentary is one form where you can go out and...

Tiger Prowl celebrates MU class of 2012

Sean Na May 4, 2012

Glaring sunshine could not stop graduating seniors from marching through the six columns March 3 like they did as incoming freshmen with their free Buck's Tiger Stripe ice cream. Mizzou Alumni Association...

Serial underwear thief arrested in Hatch residence hall

Serial underwear thief arrested in Hatch residence hall

Kelsey Maffett May 4, 2012

A freshman was arrested in Hatch residence hall after dozens of pairs of stolen women’s underwear were found in his room. Kevin Waida, 19, was arrested on charges of stealing and stalking. The department...

Weekend law enforcement event collects 509 pounds of prescription drugs

Weekend law enforcement event collects 509 pounds of prescription drugs

Margaret Gallagher May 1, 2012

More than 181,000 pills totaling 509 pounds of drugs were collected this weekend in Boone County during the county’s largest-ever drug take-back event. The Boone County Sheriff's Department, the Columbia...

Bill looks to remove LGBTQ discussion from schools

Bill looks to remove LGBTQ discussion from schools

Molly Duffy May 1, 2012

When Rep. Steve Cookson, R-District 153, introduced HB 2051, otherwise known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, he quickly found himself facing a lot of opposition. The sentence-long bill would prohibit all...