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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Vagina Monologues scream for anti-abuse

Vagina Monologues scream for anti-abuse

Taylor Fox February 21, 2012

It was heard echoing through Speakers Circle, shouted throughout the student center and, on Saturday, the word erupted from Jesse Hall — “vagina.” The 11th annual MU Vagina Monologues were performed...

Senator Blunt urges repeal of Obama’s contraceptive mandate

Jeremy Truitt February 21, 2012

President Barack Obama’s contraceptive mandate is being fiercely opposed by some in the Senate, including Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who seeks to repeal the requirement, citing religious freedom. The mandate,...

‘The Walking Dead’: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Rexly Penaflorida II February 21, 2012

After a 2 1/2-month hiatus, “The Walking Dead” returns to AMC. The first half of the second season begins with the search for Sophia, Carol Peletier's (Melissa McBride) child, and the group’s temporary...

MU professors say graduate education necessity depends on profession

MU professors say graduate education necessity depends on profession

Daniel Shapiro February 21, 2012

Graduate Record Examination tests have reached a record number of participants, with more than 800,000 GRE tests administered in 2011, according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The...

‘The Vow’: 3.5 out of 5 Stars

Briana Brooks February 21, 2012

Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams, love story? I’m in. Whether it was Channing Tatum’s good looks or Rachel McAdams’ resume of strong films or even Taylor Swift in the background belting the climax...

Curators vote to increase tuition for in-state, out-of-state students

Caroline Bauman February 21, 2012

In-state students will see a 3 percent increase in tuition next year and out-of-state students will see a 7.5 percent increase, after the UM System Board of Curators approved the respective rises Monday. The...

Keeping it in the family: Redmonds share poetry at MU

Keeping it in the family: Redmonds share poetry at MU

Megan Lewis February 21, 2012

With connections to both Maya Angelou and M.C. Hammer, Eugene B. Redmond and his daughter Treasure Shields Redmond are considered a big deal in the world of poetry. The pair visited MU for Black History...

Bill aims to further protect student victims of bullying

Jeremy Truitt February 21, 2012

Megan Meier was 13 years old when she met Josh on MySpace. He was attractive and interested in her, but the encounter would lead to her suicide in a quiet St. Louis suburb in 2006, according to the Megan...

Film Production Club presents Valentine’s Day Film Festival

Alex Stewart February 21, 2012

MU’s recently formed Film Production Club held its first major event last Friday in Chamber Auditorium. The Valentine's Day Film Festival contained films that were written, directed and produced by...

Debra Brenegan, Phong Nguyen present at MU’s Creative Writing Program

Debra Brenegan, Phong Nguyen present at MU’s Creative Writing Program

Shannah Arner February 21, 2012

The Creative Writing Program at MU is sponsoring a year-long reading series that is free and open to the public. This series is a continuation of a tradition promoting reading and culture in Columbia. “The...

McCaskill unveils plan to keep rural Missouri post offices open

Matthew Flores February 17, 2012

For many rural Missourians, it appears Congress’ struggle to reduce the federal deficit may have a major impact on their mail services. The United States Postal Service is currently losing billions...

Columbia Imagined enters Phase Three

Nick Thompson February 17, 2012

Columbia Imagined, a comprehensive development plan to better Columbia’s sustainability and livability in the future, has entered the third of six phases. Like the other phases, phase three relies exclusively...