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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

Letter from the (Departing) Editor: All My Friends / Crew Love / Make Me Proud

Joel Samson Berntsen December 9, 2011

It’s like Scarlett Johansson asked me out on a date, and then we dated for a while, and then I was like “Um, yeah, Scarlett? I think we need to see other people.” That’s what it feels like to be...

Missouri’s Alpha Tau Omega colony largest in nation

Katie Yaeger December 9, 2011

Since its colonization Sept. 23, Alpha Tau Omega has accepted 57 men, making MU’s colony the largest in the organization’s recent history. Because Alpha Tau Omega has not been on campus since the...

MCAC program encourages high school students to attend college

Megan Lewis December 9, 2011

Two of the most stressful experiences many students will encounter are choosing the college they’re going to attend and selecting a career. The Missouri College Advising Corps is a program that strives...

Top 5 movies of 2011

Dylan Chapman December 9, 2011

1.) "Hugo" (Martin Scorsese) 2.) "Drive" (Nicholas Winding Refn) I can’t think of two movies any more different from each other this year than “Hugo” and “Drive.” While “Hugo” is whimsical...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman December 9, 2011

**African Library Project leaders begin book donation** PENN STATE UNIVERSITY —- Many countries in Africa have low literacy rates, but now Penn State students have the opportunity to help change that...

The 5 worst fashion trends of 2011

Madeline Kuennen December 9, 2011

**5. Macramé** Macramé clothes were all over the magazines this summer. They looked cute on the pages of Elle but weren’t as cute when they were on your body for more than an hour. A normal-sized...

Snow brings about 200 car accidents

Snow brings about 200 car accidents

Dani Kass December 9, 2011

Columbia’s Public Works Department was prepared for Tuesday’s snow, but no one expected the roads to become as dangerous as they did, Columbia spokeswoman Jill Stedem said. According to a Columbia...

Top five fashion trends of 2011

Angie Andera December 9, 2011

**1. Sheer layers** Perhaps my favorite trend this past year was sheer layers. Try pairing a dark bandeau with a light lace top, or a solid mini skirt with a sheer overlay maxi skirt. Leaving just enough...

Kansas City police officers join Columbia in attempts to reduce racial bias

Kay Yeung December 9, 2011

At Bias-free Columbia Coalition’s fourth meeting Wednesday, two Kansas City Police Department officers shared their experience and their approaches to remedy the consequences of racial bias in community...

Top five celebs who made a name for themselves in 2011

Jimmy Hibsch December 9, 2011

If you’ve scrolled through your newsfeed on Twitter or Facebook in the past 12 months, you’ve undoubtedly seen the same names popping up time after time. MOVE has compiled a list of five of the stars...

Delivery driving safer in Columbia than most of country

Emmy Boyd December 9, 2011

When junior Meghan McLendon took a job as a delivery girl at Pizza Hut, she didn’t think there was a lot to worry about. But according to recent statistics, delivery driver is one of the most dangerous...

MSA to create three new staff positions

MSA to create three new staff positions

Elise Moser December 9, 2011

The Missouri Students Association created three new paid positions after Wednesday's Senate vote allowed it to fund the positions from several existing budgets. The reallocation of funds will create a...