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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Nixon’s Missouri Works program looks to revive state economy

Nixon’s Missouri Works program looks to revive state economy

Amanda Svoboda January 24, 2012

Despite his push for creating job opportunities in the state under his new Missouri Works program, Gov. Jay Nixon’s spokesman Scott Holste said Nixon still has the goal of increasing the percentage of...

Columbia business fails underage alcohol check

Amanda Svoboda January 24, 2012

Eight of nine businesses in the Boone County area passed an alcohol compliance check conducted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, according to a news release. To check for compliance,...

Man pleads guilty after soliciting sex from teen

Elissa Chudwin January 24, 2012

A 40-year-old man pled guilty to attempted enticement of a child after law enforcement posed as a 14-year-old girl on a chat room and the man solicited sex from her. James Thomas Swinney began participating...

New law changes process for Planned Parenthood

New law changes process for Planned Parenthood

Sara Maslar-Donar January 24, 2012

The debate surrounding whether abortion should be legal has sparked 67 anti-abortion laws that were passed in the United States last year alone, according to thehill.com. Facts from The Hill's article...

‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’: — 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah Walsh January 24, 2012

During its initial promotional push, David Fincher’s "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" advertised itself as “the feel-bad movie of the holidays,” promising a gritty, grown-up alternative to the kid-friendly...

Communication about transit remains open

Communication about transit remains open

Elise Moser January 24, 2012

MU has hired a consultant to assess the possibility of MU owning its own transit system as complications persist with Columbia Transit. The consultant from a firm specializing in transit issues will interview...

‘Young Adult’: 3 out of 5 stars

Kristin Torres January 24, 2012

When Charlize Theron’s character Mavis Gary proposes to her old high school boyfriend Buddy (Patrick Wilson) that he leave their hometown, move to the city with her and leave it all behind, he coolly...

New bill stirs up debate over classroom lecture recording

Sam Rourke January 24, 2012

Last month, students at MU received an email with an executive order outlining new rules regarding the recording of classroom lectures. The executive order may be short-lived if a new bill, sponsored by...

MU brings in students from Beijing to begin Chinese New Year

Clare Ngai January 24, 2012

A crowd of 200 people waited with bated breath Friday night at Jesse Hall. Finally 11-year-old Xi Fang Zhang appeared on stage in traditional Peking Opera costume. Zhang was one of the 64 students who...

Chinese student population drives overall international increase

Jimmy Hibsch January 21, 2012

International students are becoming an increasingly more common facet of MU’s campus, with this semester’s population larger than ever. International Center Director James Scott said in his six years...

One apprehended in Coliseum theft, investigation ongoing for boat theft

Lizzie Johnson January 20, 2012

A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday after breaking into the Boone County Fairgrounds Coliseum and attempting to burglarize the MFA Incorporated Trade Show. An off-duty deputy providing overnight security...

New test draws attention to student strengths

Taylor Fox January 20, 2012

The MU Student Success Center is offering students the opportunity to take a personality test that will inform them of their personality strengths and help them academically. StrengthsQuest, which has...