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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

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...

Colombo crime family mobster Michael Franzese speaks at MU

Colombo crime family mobster Michael Franzese speaks at MU

Alex Stewart February 14, 2012

Michael Franzese, a former mobster for the Colombo crime family, paid a visit to MU last Thursday to discuss the dangers of gambling and the criminal lifestyle. Most famous for his gasoline bootlegging...

Mizzou Idol promises to showcase campus talent

Alfie Cox February 14, 2012

The time to warm up your vocals, prepare your sheet music and crank up your stereo with “Rolling in the Deep” is here. The second annual Mizzou Idol competition got underway with auditions beginning...

MU reacts to approved fee increases

Caroline Bauman February 14, 2012

In response to a potential 12.5 percent cut to higher education this year, the UM System Board of Curators approved supplemental fee increases on Feb. 3, at the first meeting of 2012. MU increases will...

Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three to play at Mojo’s this Friday

Pokey Lafarge and the South City Three to play at Mojo’s this Friday

Kevin Donnellan February 14, 2012

One of Missouri’s most respected live acts Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three will play at Mojo’s on Friday. Based on past shows, the crowd will contain die-hard fans and people who are a few...

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...

MBMI, Zeta Phi Beta raise awareness with Black AIDS Day

Katie Yaeger February 11, 2012

In light of the phrase "Knowledge is key," the Mizzou Black Men's Initiative and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. set out to educate students about sexually transmitted diseases. In honor of National Black...

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...

Jackass' star Steve-O to prove to he's still crazy, even when sober

Jackass’ star Steve-O to prove to he’s still crazy, even when sober

Dani Kass February 10, 2012

When he’s not serving as human shark bait or stapling his balls to his leg, "Jackass" star Steve-O brings live comedy to the stage. Steve-O will be performing five shows at Déjà Vu Comedy Club this...