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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

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,...

The classic debate: gameplay versus story

Lucia Lee February 17, 2012

Few things are more exciting than when someone actually asks me to play video games for their entertainment. Let’s face it — video games aren’t as fun to watch as they are to play, except for one:...

Changes to be made to Student Fee Review Committee

Elise Moser February 17, 2012

The Missouri Students Association proposed a bill Tuesday that will amend parts of the bylaws to change the makeup of the Student Fee Review Committee. The changes would make committee membership open...

Phone interview with Spencer Snedden

Phone interview with Spencer Snedden

Joey Ukrop February 17, 2012

"I was actually not a part of founding it, it was founded by Kelly Betz (then known as Dr. UGZ) and his brother Matt Betz (known as Mantra) about three years ago, and back then, it was just a few local...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson February 17, 2012

1. Squatter arrested at Campus View A man was arrested on multiple charges Monday night after police officers found him living in a Campus View apartment without a lease. MU Police Department Capt. Brian...

Dr. Dog brings retro charm on new release

Miles Dobis February 17, 2012

Dr. Dog — _Be the Void_ — 4 stars out of 5 The Groove is becoming an increasingly rare art these days; not electronic beats in dance music (that is alive and kicking), but a sense of organic buildup....