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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Center Project celebrates new location with grand re-opening

Center Project celebrates new location with grand re-opening

Corinne Kennedy December 11, 2011

The Center Project celebrated its move to St. James Street with a grand re-opening Saturday night. The project used to be located on East Ash Street, according to its website, but board member Charles...

Police Blotter

Kelsey Maffett, Turner Johnson December 9, 2011

**1. Two teens charged with robbery arrested Tuesday** Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of robbery. A male victim called police at 2:07 p.m. and said two young males near the Walmart...

The battle of battling games: Battlefield 3 vs. Modern Warfare 3

Drew Koch December 9, 2011

Two great first-person shooters: Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3. The hype is over. These games have been out for a bit, and we’ve all had time over Thanksgiving break to play the crap out of them,...

Possible Microsoft student option supported by MSA

Possible Microsoft student option supported by MSA

Elise Moser December 9, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Senate voted in support at its meeting Wednesday for a deal with Microsoft that would allow students to pay a one-time $100 fee and receive software updates throughout...

MSA, GPC give back during holiday season

Molly Duffy December 9, 2011

Organizations such as the Graduate Professional Council and Missouri Students Association are giving back to the Columbia community this season. GPC is raising money for the Boys and Girls Town, and MSA...

Students try to avoid illness as semester ends

Students try to avoid illness as semester ends

Savannah Kannberg December 9, 2011

Lectures, labs and discussions are alive with the sound of echoing coughs. It is a sign: Cold weather has officially arrived, bringing with it cold and flu symptoms to Columbia. Amanda Findall, a pharmacist...

Sports management major continues to grow

Connor Casey December 9, 2011

Sport management, a new major from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, has quickly become one of the fastest-growing majors on campus. Since its approval in February, it has grown to more...