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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

‘Priority list’ is aim of new House bill

‘Priority list’ is aim of new House bill

Jeremy Truitt April 20, 2012

Missourians need clarification on who makes medical decisions when a loved one is rendered incapable of making independent decisions, according to a new House bill. The bill, HB 1087, clearly defines...

Residential burglary near Blue Ridge Road

Dani Kass April 20, 2012

A 17-year-old Columbia man was arrested Wednesday morning following a burglary at a residence, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Blue Ridge Road...

Youth in foster care could soon face required college visits

Jeremy Truitt April 17, 2012

Every day in Missouri, 15 children on average are removed from their homes, potentially headed for the foster care system, according to Voices for Children, a St. Louis-based non-profit group. Children...

The Cabin in the Woods’: 4 out of 5 stars

Megan Suddarth April 17, 2012

Attention horror movie buffs: Looking for originality? I know it’s hard to find this day in age, but behold! “The Cabin in the Woods” has it all: zombies, redneck torture-loving zombie families,...

Greek Week Fling preliminaries showcase artistic talent

Greek Week Fling preliminaries showcase artistic talent

Katie Yaeger April 17, 2012

Tarzan and Jane, Barbie and Ken, and Mario and Princess Peach are among the couples who will be showcased at Jesse Auditorium this week. Part of an annual tradition, Greek Week's Fling preliminaries began...

Silver Screen Film Festival shows student films in Memorial Union

Alfie Cox April 17, 2012

Filmmakers of the future and curious fans were present Saturday night at the third annual Silver Screen Film Festival. The Silver Screen Film Festival was created in 2009 to showcase local talent in an...

Professor wins award for innovative teaching

Caroline Bauman April 17, 2012

A self-proclaimed “gadget-girl,” Betsy Baker has been incorporating technology into her classes since she began her career as a second grade teacher in 1982. “I used to bring in my Commodore 64...

University Singers perform at First Baptist Church

University Singers perform at First Baptist Church

Alyssa McKee April 17, 2012

Founded in 1945, The University Singers have grown into a nationally and internationally recognized choir. The ensemble is composed of 51 carefully selected MU students, both undergraduate and graduate...

Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative Climate Survey returns to campus

Kelsey Wingo April 17, 2012

Since 2001, MU has released a number of surveys allowing students to share their views on diversity within the campus atmosphere. These surveys have been coordinated and distributed by the Chancellor’s...

MU’s Bookstore becomes home to new clothing brands

MU’s Bookstore becomes home to new clothing brands

Sara Driscoll April 17, 2012

Where there were once textbooks in MU’s Bookstore basement there are now items ranging from dresses, earrings, scarves, to dorm décor and even futons. The idea for the change came from the central...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Turner Johnson April 17, 2012

1. Freshman charged with marijuana possession An MU Police Department officer was on patrol near the area of the Hearnes Center on Stadium on Thursday night when he observed what appeared to be a person...

Council debates viability of more downtown student apartments

Sam Rourke April 17, 2012

A proposal to rezone property downtown for a new student apartment complex was debated at Monday’s City Council meeting. The proposed complex would be located at the corner of Locust and Hitt streets...