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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

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...

Letter from the editor

Brandon Foster February 17, 2012

If it's a Sunday night, you can bet your bottom dollar I'm looking for a way to put off any homework I might have left to do (all of it). So, _of course_ I was watching the Grammys on Sunday night. The...

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...