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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Seven musicians, No Kings

Seven musicians, No Kings

Kristian Mundahl January 20, 2012

Hailing from the frigid streets of Minneapolis, Doomtree started out as a bunch of high school friends and has morphed into one of the most respected rap collectives in the Midwest. Using elements of punk,...

McCaskill visits Columbia to discuss energy efficiency

McCaskill visits Columbia to discuss energy efficiency

Turner Johnson January 17, 2012

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., came to Columbia on Monday as part of her statewide energy tour to visit the Columbia Municipal Power Plant and hold a roundtable discussion with regional stakeholders and...

Increased lodging tax proposed to fund new airport terminal

Sam Rourke January 17, 2012

A tax increase could mean a new terminal for Columbia Regional Airport. A lodging tax increase was proposed at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting in order to fund plans for a new terminal at Columbia...

Whistle Pigs bring the bluegrass, Loveless brings the country

Connor Casey January 16, 2012

The hillbilly trio known as The Whistle Pigs will take the stage at Mojo’s on Thursday, bringing with them a sound that calls back to the Deep South roots of country and blues. Comprised of vocalist/banjo...

Eric Johnson to rock The Blue Note

Eric Johnson to rock The Blue Note

Malory Ensor January 13, 2012

Continuing his tour of the U.S., guitar legend Eric Johnson will be [stopping in Columbia](http://move.themaneater.com/calendar/2012/1/14/eric-johnson/) to perform songs from his latest album, _Up Close_,...

The Lofts student housing complex begins construction downtown

Jimmy Hibsch January 12, 2012

The Lofts, one of Columbia’s latest housing projects, will be able to house 120 new residents with its 64 units, according to details released Tuesday by Certified Realty Inc. Upon completion, the building...

MU students reflect on Iowa caucus results

Bailey Otto January 10, 2012

The first contest for the Republican presidential candidates has passed, surprising many with its results. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney beat out former Pennsylvania congressman Rick Santorum...

New student housing project breaks ground in downtown Columbia

Jimmy Hibsch January 10, 2012

Parking options for Chipotle customers became a little scarcer earlier this week when construction began on the adjacent parking lot, the first step in a new student housing project. Certified Realty...

For Iowa college students, a chance to shape the presidential race

Allan J. Vestal January 3, 2012

DES MOINES, Iowa — As more than 100,000 Iowans attended the state’s first-in-the-nation caucuses Tuesday evening, nearly two dozen students at Drake University returned to campus early to cast their...

Boone County announces new federal research grant for overseas ballot delivery

Turner Johnson December 17, 2011

Boone County announced a new grant Thursday to fund research to improve the voting system for overseas voters. Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren said the Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program...

STRIPES gives more than 10,000 rides this semester

STRIPES gives more than 10,000 rides this semester

Tom Leonard December 14, 2011

Running 40 nights this semester, STRIPES rented 347 cars from Avis and relied on 6,500 hours of volunteer service, totaling 10,172 rides home fall semester. “This is great for STRIPES and Mizzou,”...

Timothy M. Wolfe selected as new UM System president

Timothy M. Wolfe selected as new UM System president

Katie Yaeger December 13, 2011

After gathering input from citizens across the state the Board of Curators has concluded the year-long search for the 23rd UM System president with the selection of Timothy Wolfe. Board of Curators Chairman...