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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

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...

Bigger Big MO in time for conference switch

Julie Larsen May 4, 2012

After 30 years of incorporating Big MO into football games, MU is receiving a new Big MO, which will be the largest of all college drums. The new drum will be 9 feet in diameter with a 54-inch black shell,...

Missouri voters might have chance to increase cigarette taxes

Missouri voters might have chance to increase cigarette taxes

Sam Rourke May 4, 2012

Voters in Missouri could soon determine whether to increase the price of cigarettes. The American Cancer Society and other partner organizations have been collecting signatures since February for a ballot...

MSA hosts 'Beyond the Hoodie' to discuss prejudice on campus

MSA hosts ‘Beyond the Hoodie’ to discuss prejudice on campus

Ciera Velarde May 4, 2012

Prompted by the recent Trayvon Martin shooting, the Missouri Students Association hosted an event called “Beyond the Hoodie” on Wednesday. Held in the Women’s Center, "Beyond the Hoodie" facilitated...

UM System president to move out of on-campus mansion

Caroline Bauman May 4, 2012

University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe is moving out of his on-campus mansion after about $88,000 worth in damages was discovered. The 12,630-square-foot home, Providence Point, has housed...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman May 4, 2012

Klobuchar talks federal financial aid on campus University of Minnesota - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., met with about 15 students at Coffman Union on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion students...