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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

Gov. Nixon proposing $10 million grant to reduce college span for students

Sean Na February 17, 2012

Last week, Gov. Jay Nixon proposed $10 million in competitive grants, sponsored by the Community Development Block Grant, for public colleges and Missouri universities to encourage schools to establish...

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks bassist reflects on career

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks bassist reflects on career

Hunter Woodall February 17, 2012

During her career, bassist Joanna Bolme has worked with the likes of Elliott Smith, Quasi and former Pavement lead singer Stephen Malkmus. And for the past twelve years, Bolme has worked with Malkmus...

New bill looks to raise Mo. college graduation rate

Molly Duffy February 17, 2012

In an effort to ease students’ troubles when transferring college credit, Sen. David Pearce, R- District 31, and Rep. Mike Thomson, R-Maryville, have introduced bills into the Missouri Senate and House...

Mac Lethal of 'Texts From Bennett' fame to perform in Columbia

Mac Lethal of ‘Texts From Bennett’ fame to perform in Columbia

Alex Stewart February 17, 2012

David Sheldon, AKA Mac Lethal, is performing at Mojo’s tomorrow night. For those who are not familiar with Mac, he is the YouTube sensation who made pancakes while rapping to Chris Brown’s “Look...

More for Less returns from ‘successful’ trip to Mo. capital

Molly Duffy February 17, 2012

The More for Less campaign got a little louder Tuesday. Members of the campaign headed to Jefferson City to personally deliver more than 6,000 letters from students and staff opposing Missouri’s proposed...

Police ‘segway’ into use of transportation of the future

Police ‘segway’ into use of transportation of the future

Alfie Cox February 17, 2012

The Columbia Police Department has been developing its Downtown Unit for the past three years with a method that puts a new spin on things — the Segway. Segways were first introduced to the police department...

Waiting for the kiss fairy

Emma Woodhouse February 17, 2012

Losing your teeth is an awesome, exciting experience for a kid. When I lost my first tooth, I was 7 years old and completely stoked. My friends had been making bank on their baby teeth for years, so by...

MU faculty discusses impact of House Bill 1042

Savannah Kannberg February 17, 2012

In the state of Missouri, where 25 percent of people older than 25 have at least a bachelor’s degree, House Bill 1042 might make it easier for students to earn a college diploma. Higher education is...

Mizzou’s meme-mania takes over Facebook, Twitter

Alex Stewart February 17, 2012

Surprisingly, the most popular trend on campus right now is not brightly colored $125 Hunter “Wellies” or Kate Spade iPhone cases. It’s not even wearing leggings as pants. It’s the meme. What...

Rec Center receives national recognition

Rec Center receives national recognition

Megan Lewis February 17, 2012

Every day, MU students turn to the Student Recreation Complex as their primary workout location on campus. Now, the recreation center is receiving some national attention as well. According to the recreation...

‘Crime and Punishment’ says CONFESS

Claire Landsbaum February 17, 2012

On any given Saturday or Sunday morning, students across campus are waking up with the “Oh, shit” feeling. Memories of last night are floating back. Heads are being smacked against palms, against walls,...

REBOOT Mizzou app makes debut

Batul Hassan February 17, 2012

REBOOT, an app-based game that blends the virtual world with reality, has enjoyed a smooth start since its introduction to the MU community Sunday. A 10-week-long scavenger hunt that ends on Earth Day,...