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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

Get your popcorn ready, it’s about to go down

Dylan Chapman April 27, 2012

Somebody somewhere at some time (no one seems to know the specifics) said that baseball is America’s favorite pastime. But I scoff at that. Clearly, movies are! We bond over them, we judge people over...

Tuition bill could ‘lock’ tuition for up to five years for incoming freshman

Jeremy Truitt April 27, 2012

A “tuition lock” is the target of a new Missouri House bill which seeks to ensure freshmen have the same tuition rate throughout their college careers. Rep. Jason Holsman, D-District 45, sponsors...

Welcome to Columbia, home of the good burger

Welcome to Columbia, home of the good burger

Savannah Kannberg April 27, 2012

Twelve years ago, USA Today named Booches' burger one of the 10 best in the nation. But does it live up to the test in 2012? Or what about the famous ‘Berg — are the burgers there as good as their...

Local group calls for Columbia Police Chief to resign

Local group calls for Columbia Police Chief to resign

Kelsey Maffett April 27, 2012

Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton said he is committed to retaining his position despite a local police organization’s call for his resignation this week. The Columbia Fraternal Order of Police released...

LGBTQ students march in first-ever Pride Parade

Ciera Velarde April 27, 2012

Amid rainbow flags and an air of excitement, a large gathering of members of the LGBTQ community, including its allies and Truman the Tiger, marched for acceptance and equality at the LGBTQ Resource Center’s...

I’mma buy you a drank

Kristin Torres April 27, 2012

Ever the college town, Columbia boasts a variety of bars to meet the needs of its inhabitants from all walks of life — the presumed and self-proclaimed "No. 1 Missouri bar" being Harpo's. But there...

Victim in vehicle collision with wheelchair remains in critical condition

Victim in vehicle collision with wheelchair remains in critical condition

Kelsey Maffett April 27, 2012

The 83-year-old victim of a collision between a vehicle and a motorized wheelchair remains in the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital. According to a report by the Columbia Missourian, the victim,...

Police Blotter

April 27, 2012

1. Three arrested on drug charges in College Avenue Three men were arrested in College Avenue residence hall Monday night after MU police found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol in the room. Residential...

Legen-dairy

Legen-dairy

Greta Weber, Julia Bush April 27, 2012

As summer's warm weather creeps slowly into our lives again, many are starting to think about which ice cream establishment they will be most eager to return to in Columbia. In order to help our readers...

Tap Day honors new members in secret societies

Tap Day honors new members in secret societies

Alex Stewart April 27, 2012

MU’s 85th annual Tap Day ceremony honored students and faculty that exhibited leadership, scholarship and service and desire to bring about positive change on campus during their time at MU. There are...

Sustain Mizzou hosts rainforest activist for Sustainability Week

Madison Alcedo April 27, 2012

As part of Sustain Mizzou’s Sustainability Week, Community Cloud Forest Conservation co-director Rob Cahill spoke Wednesday about the environmental and socio-economic problems that persist in Guatemala. Cahill...

We need to talk about ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’

Dylan Chapman April 27, 2012

We Need To Talk About Kevin 5 out of 5 There’s a moment after the birth of a child when the mother gazes into the eyes of her newborn and forges a connection – a love – that will last two lifetimes....