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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

Suspect turns himself in following parking lot shootings

Dani Kass January 20, 2012

A Columbia man turned himself in to the Columbia Police Department following shootings Monday night. A parking dispute in the driveway of 805 N. Garth Ave. began between the suspect, Edward C. Jones,...

The future of gaming as we know it

Lucia Lee January 20, 2012

In my youth, I looked forward to days like today, contemplating all the glorious technological breakthroughs that would someday accompany my adolescence. I could bore you with my dreams of pet robots (with...

Letter from the editor: So Fresh, So Clean

Brandon Foster January 20, 2012

It seems as if everyone's New Year's resolution this year is to not make New Year's resolutions. America has all but given up on January self-improvement. And who can blame us? The typical resolution bullet...

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,...

Lip lock and… stop it!

Emma Woodhouse January 20, 2012

My “first kiss” was with a gay boy. I was 18 years old. It was syllabus week of my first semester of college, and I just moved my wardrobe, library and bow collection into my residence hall. My parents...

Nixon proposes 12.5 percent cut to higher education

Nixon proposes 12.5 percent cut to higher education

Allison Prang January 20, 2012

**Correction appended** Higher education is sitting on the chopping block once again in Gov. Jay Nixon's proposed budget for fiscal year 2013. Compared to the 2012 budget, funding could be cut as much...

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...