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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

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...

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...

New government study says alcohol abuse is higher among college students

Britney Lim February 10, 2012

According to the Chicago Tribune, a national study found United States college students abuse alcohol more than other drugs such as heroin, cocaine or methamphetamines compared to their non-student peers. The...

Police Blotter

February 10, 2012

1. Student arrested after falling asleep in Tucker Hall MU Police arrested a student early Monday in Tucker Hall at 612 Hitt Street after he was found sleeping on the second floor and resisted arrest. MUPD...

Emma Woodhouse’s Day Off

Emma Woodhouse February 10, 2012

One morning this week, I found a Dove wrapper on top of my laptop, presumably left there by my darling roommate. It was open to the saying inside, which stated, “Chocolate is always your valentine.”...

Nixon adds $40 million of higher education funding to proposed budget

Sam Rourke February 10, 2012

Public colleges and universities in Missouri received welcome news Tuesday when Gov. Jay Nixon submitted an amendment to restore $40 million worth of funding to these institutions. The amendment comes...

5 reasons V-Day can suck it

Claire Landsbaum February 10, 2012

People love to hate on Valentine’s Day. Unless you’re shackled into a sappy, expectations-are-way-too-high-anyway relationship, you’ve honestly considered staying in bed all day Feb. 14. Instead...

MU Law Review Symposium addresses topic of cyber bullying

MU Law Review Symposium addresses topic of cyber bullying

Hanna Jacunski February 10, 2012

This year’s Law Review Symposium aims to tackle issues of cyberbullying, as well as address the effect and possible legal remedies. The symposium is an annual conference sponsored by the Missouri Law...

Comic in town for a night of Black comedy

Daniel Shapiro February 10, 2012

Lewis Black walked on stage to a smattering of applause Feb. 2 at the Missouri Theatre. Black opened the show by discussing how the media always asked about his agenda and people were always very excited...