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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

FEMA to grant more than $3.5 million to Joplin rebuilding efforts

Matthew Flores March 2, 2012

In a Tuesday news release, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., announced the appropriation of $3,587,943 to help the Joplin School District and Mercy Health pay for their temporary locations as they rehabilitate...

Police Blotter

Turner Johnson March 2, 2012

1. CPD arrest man on arson charges Officers were dispatched Monday at 4:31 p.m. to the 2600 block of Oakland Ridge Road after receiving a call about a disturbance. The officers were told that Dean Paris,...

Spring awakening: Prepare for the new season

Kayla Elam March 2, 2012

Despite the ever changing weather of the past couple of weeks, spring is indeed on its way and you know what that means: a brand new wardrobe. Chances are you are still in “winter mode” and have not...

Artistic MU students share, inform at Political Expressions

Artistic MU students share, inform at Political Expressions

Bailey Otto March 2, 2012

MU students presented current political issues and opinions through diverse artistic mediums at Political Expressions, held in The Shack on Thursday night. Mizzou Change Today hosted the artistic showcase...

MU might cut tenure-track faculty as current budget stands

Savannah Kannberg March 2, 2012

In attempt to close the budget gap at MU, tuition has been raised and hopes are high for an increase in enrolled students. The gap MU is facing is $22.5 million, MU spokesman Christian Basi said. “(That...

Columbia’s boutiques are ready and armed for spring

Columbia’s boutiques are ready and armed for spring

Kayla Elam March 2, 2012

It is my own personal disease that keeps me shopping _everywhere_. Red lights, classrooms, basically anywhere you have every paused in your daily lives I have added another bill or shopping cart. Like...

Jane Eyre: prude ‘n’ proud

Claire Landsbaum March 2, 2012

Music thumps, the air stinks of beer and sweat, bodies are packed together. Features are indistinguishable in the half-light, but this doesn’t stop girls from smearing on bronzer and clumping on mascara....

Transit consultant continues to collect data from students, staff

Transit consultant continues to collect data from students, staff

Elise Moser March 2, 2012

The conversation about student transportation changes continued Thursday night at a forum for MU students and staff members. Solstice Transportation Group President Mitch Skyer asked students what they...

Cool Stuff closes up shop

Cool Stuff closes up shop

Matt Ingram March 2, 2012

Downtown Columbia has not always been the welcoming, vibrant environment it is today, longtime Columbia resident Arnie Fagan says. Fagan, an MU graduate, opened popular downtown vender Cool Stuff 23 years...

The best and worst of Columbia sushi

The best and worst of Columbia sushi

Alfie Cox, Caitlyn Gallip March 2, 2012

**Geisha Sushi Bar** — CG Nestled in the heart of downtown, Geisha Sushi Bar offers intimate dining and great food. Located on Broadway, Geisha’s sushi is some of the best in town. Prices run from...

Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative to sponsor new FIG

Ciera Velarde March 2, 2012

Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative will sponsor a Freshman Interest Group next year for black, male students. Nathan Stephens, the senior coordinator of the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, will lead the...

Director Robert Greene speaks about ‘Kati with an I’

Kelsey Wingo March 2, 2012

The True/False Film Festival officially began its festivities Thursday night with a screening of "Undefeated," but the excitement was building before the festival even started. Award-winning filmmaker...