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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MU’s new Film Production Club to host love-themed film festival

Alex Stewart February 7, 2012

The newly formed Film Production Club created by senior DJ Shewmaker brings together local directors, screenwriters and actors to network and gain knowledge about the film industry. The club will host...

Billingsley, Kooi take office at MSA Inauguration

Elise Moser February 5, 2012

Missouri Students Association President Xavier Billingsley and Vice President Helena Kooi officially took office Friday night at the 2012 MSA Presidential Inauguration Dinner. The night featured an array...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman February 3, 2012

Proposed bill would let 18-year-olds drink in bars UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL- Minneapolis, proposed a bill Monday that would allow 18-year-olds to drink in bars and restaurants...

Joe Biden backs Obama’s higher education plan

Kia Farhang February 3, 2012

As stated in a White House fact sheet, teenagers in America have been indoctrinated from a young age to believe that college education is an absolute necessity. "In today’s global economy, a college...

City Council seeking approval to raise lodging tax 3 percent.

City Council seeking approval to raise lodging tax 3 percent.

Jeremy Truitt February 3, 2012

A proposed 3 percent lodging tax increase could make Columbia’s airport more competitive and increase economic expansion, according to a recent City Council report. Mayor Bob McDavid supports the measure...

Curators meet in Kansas City, discuss online learning

Curators meet in Kansas City, discuss online learning

Taylor Irwin February 3, 2012

During its meeting Thursday, the UM System Board of Curators unveiled a new single portal to link all four MU campuses' online learning. The new online program is designed so both new and existing students...

Author J.D. Salinger immortalizes teen angst

Claire Landsbaum February 3, 2012

The friends you eat lunch with are phonies. The professor standing at the front of your jam-packed lecture is a phony. Your TA, the girl who just passed you in the hallway, the roommate and his clingy...

Prosecution contends wobbling testimony in Hobson murder trial

Emmy Boyd February 3, 2012

A gun found at Providence Urgent Care is the latest evidence in the murder trial of Aaron Hobson, cousin to MU football player Trey Hobson, who was killed during MU’s 2010 Homecoming weekend. Hobson...

Putting up with the Kardashians

Putting up with the Kardashians

Angie Andera February 3, 2012

Let’s face it: the only authentic thing Kim Kardashian ever produced was a sex tape. So it surprised absolutely no one when she filed for divorce from New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries just 72 days...

Extremely credible movie gets incredibly extreme reaction

Dylan Chapman February 3, 2012

Wow, critics this year really had it out for "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close." I don’t know whether it was lingering resentment for Sandra Bullock for her underserved Oscar win, lingering resentment...

Devoted fans relive the Sublime experience

Tess Betts February 3, 2012

When hearing the phrases “cover band” or “A tribute to. . .” we immediately think of almost-par instrumentals, an awkward stage presence and cruise-ship-worthy vocals. And of all bands to cover,...

Rick Santorum talks family values

Rick Santorum talks family values

Dani Kass February 3, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stressed his dedication to family Friday at Grace Bible Church in Columbia, during an event entitled “American Heartland: A Conversation on Faith, Freedom...