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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 Blotter

Adam Aton, Katie Yaeger February 14, 2012

1. Five arrested on charges of prostitution Five women were arrested on suspicion of prostitution after an undercover Columbia Police Department officer contacted the women through online advertisements. The...

Weekend shooting near Boone Tavern & Restaurant leaves one injured

Weekend shooting near Boone Tavern & Restaurant leaves one injured

Kelsey Maffett February 14, 2012

A shooting just outside the Boone Tavern & Restaurant early Saturday morning left one person injured. No arrests have been made in the incident that occurred just before 1 a.m. near the intersection of...

Derrick Washington pleads guilty to misdemeanor domestic assault

Emmy Boyd February 14, 2012

Former MU running back and football captain Derrick Washington pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree misdemeanor domestic assault and was sentenced to 90 days in Boone County Department of Corrections...

MU sees rise in incoming students with AP credit

Kelly Scanlon February 14, 2012

The number of students taking Advanced Placement exams and entering college with college credit is continuing to rise, according to a report by the College Board. The number of high school graduates who...

Ragtag presents Oscar-nominated animated shorts

Drew Koch February 14, 2012

Each year when the Academy releases its nominees for the various categories at the Academy Awards my family always pokes me and says, “Drew, when and where could we have seen these shorts?” Viewed...

Stay safe on snowy streets

Stay safe on snowy streets

Alfie Cox February 14, 2012

With snowfall predicted this week, preparation is key to ensuring vehicle safety. With more than 200 snow-related vehicle accidents in a single day during December’s snowfall, the city is recommending...

Cities using bird recordings to reduce crime

Connor Casey February 14, 2012

An experiment in Lancaster, Calif. has found some unexpected results when it comes to the sound of chirping birds and crime prevention. After purchasing sound bytes of various songbirds from a sound consultant...

Missouri marijuana laws sixth toughest in nation

Missouri marijuana laws sixth toughest in nation

Ian Servantes February 14, 2012

Marijuana legalization could be on Missouri’s November ballot, but for now, the state’s marijuana laws are among the toughest in the country. Missouri has the sixth most severe marijuana laws in the...

‘I Just Want My Pants Back’: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Taylor Fox February 14, 2012

MTV’s newest series, “I Just Want My Pants Back,” from director and executive producer Doug Liman of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and “The Bourne Identity” began with a bang this month, literally. The...

Van Halen — _A Different Kind Of Truth_: 4 out of 5

Ryan Shiner February 14, 2012

Fans of Van Halen’s older work have a reason to rejoice over the bands new album, _A Different Kind Of Truth_. Sadly, the album starts out at its lowest point with the song “Tattoo.” The musical...

Review: Steve-O delivers laughs at Déjà Vu

Dani Kass February 12, 2012

Premature ejaculation, gender-bending full-frontal nudity, small penises and imaginary interventions were the standout elements of "Jackass" star Steve-O's five-show engagement at Dejà Vu Comedy Club...

One injured, no arrests made in downtown shooting

One injured, no arrests made in downtown shooting

Kelsey Maffett February 11, 2012

One person was injured and no arrests have been made in Saturday morning's downtown shooting, according to a Columbia Police Department news release. The release stated officers were sent to Boone Tavern...