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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

City assessing future of Municipal Power Plant

City assessing future of Municipal Power Plant

Daniel Shapiro March 20, 2012

Because of new EPA regulation, the City of Columbia will be running an assessment to decide the fate of the Municipal Power Plant come April. Connie Kacprowicz, a utility services specialist at Columbia...

Tiger Town meetings calm concerns of business owners

Emily Donaldson March 20, 2012

Downtown business owners had the chance to voice their opinions about plans for Tiger Town during meetings held March 8, 12 and 13. Tiger Town, an MU tailgating area, will encourage students, fans and...

Columbia police open to department changes following ‘toxic’ review

Ian Servantes March 20, 2012

A review published two weeks ago found the culture of the Columbia Police Department “toxic,” and caused an outcry from officers for change. The independent review, conducted by Eric A. Anderson Associates,...

‘Zombies, Run!’ app: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Lucia Lee March 20, 2012

Are you serious about the eventual zombie apocalypse? Well, you better start training for one. “Zombies, Run!” is a smartphone app designed to keep you running with the threats of moans and groans...

Police Blotter

March 16, 2012

1. One charged with possession of marijuana in baked goods Columbia Police Department officers arrested a woman Wednesday at 2:51 a.m. after receiving a call about an assault near the 2400 block of Range...

The White Panda mixes it up

Aubrey Leiter March 16, 2012

Well-known for mashups such as “Midnight Life” and “Stereo Hands,” the DJ duo The White Panda is returning to Columbia for the second time this school year to provide an unforgettable show and...

MU Campus Master Plan works toward efficient, sustainable campus

MU Campus Master Plan works toward efficient, sustainable campus

Margaret Gallagher March 16, 2012

The Campus Master Plan hosted an open forum Wednesday to talk about improvements and aspirations to better the MU campus and increase environmental sustainability. MU’s master planner Linda Eastley...

Blacking out with Breathe Carolina

Blacking out with Breathe Carolina

Megan Suddarth March 16, 2012

From shattering exit signs to launching champagne glasses off of hotel balconies, the guys in Breathe Carolina personify their lyrics completely. With three albums released and a new single, “Blackout,”...

New study describes caregivers of veteran’s experience

Elissa Chudwin March 16, 2012

Veterans are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with a chronic illness, often leading their family members to take on a secondary role as a caregiver, according to a recent MU study. Despite the stress...

Break it Yourself: Andrew Bird takes album title to heart

Miles Dobis March 16, 2012

Andrew Bird has the skill to balance two distinct sounds nearly impossible to attain in and of themselves: looseness and precision. The Chicago native has the classical violin training to organize and...

MU, Illinois study discusses trends in volunteer tourism

MU, Illinois study discusses trends in volunteer tourism

Elissa Chudwin March 16, 2012

A new study by MU and the University of Illinois found that though volunteer tourism benefits individual tourists and communities, not all aspects of this up-and-coming trend are positive. The study discussed...

Word 4 Word

Greta Weber March 16, 2012

"My favorite outdoor activity that I like to do on a daily basis is to go on runs. I like runs outside because it’s more of a natural setting, and it is a very healthy activity both mentally and physically."...