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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

‘Matched’: 3 out of 5 Stars

Lauren Hill April 17, 2012

People are preparing for the end of the world as we know it. Everywhere you look, you see movies and books coming out about what the world will look like if the world does in fact end. "Matched" by Ally...

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...

LBC holds presidential candidate debate

Dee Silney-Bah April 13, 2012

The Legion of Black Collegians presidential candidates participated in a debate Wednesday at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center for its elections next week. Presidential slates Korian Harrington/Simone...

The devil made me do it (the one in Prada that is)

Kayla Elam April 13, 2012

As the models filed onto the runway in mismatched prints and egregiously embellished black coats last February, balanced precariously on stilettos appearing to be of futuristic construction, a dull roar...

Head-shaving event aims to raise childhood cancer awareness, donations

Cait Campbell April 13, 2012

There are 160,000 children annually diagnosed with cancer worldwide, according to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. The men and women participating in Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation event aim to...