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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Top 5 Internet phenomena of 2011

Greg Lindsey December 9, 2011

You’re a busy person. We know this. You’ve got to study for finals. You can’t be bothered to spend time finding distractions on your own. Never fear! After spending a bit too much time down the rabbit...

Residential Life, MSA working to install more AEDs on campus

Residential Life, MSA working to install more AEDs on campus

Alex Stewart December 9, 2011

The Student Affairs committee within MSA is looking into the possibility of installing Automated External Defibrillators in more residence halls. AEDs are used to treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias...

Shakespeare's replicates Magic Tree on Ninth Street

Shakespeare’s replicates Magic Tree on Ninth Street

Robert Langellier December 9, 2011

A tree on Ninth Street outside Shakespeare’s Pizza is getting quite a bit of attention. The remarkable tree is visible along the sidewalks from University Avenue all the way north to East Walnut Street,...

December commencement to award more than 2,000 degrees

Amanda Svoboda December 9, 2011

More than 2,100 degrees will be distributed to 1,969 students in the Hearnes Center and Jesse Auditorium beginning Dec. 16 during the annual fall commencement ceremonies, according to a news release. Students...

Concerts to warm you up this holiday season

Christine Cauthen December 9, 2011

Whether you’re a native to Columbia, someone with a full work schedule or someone who just doesn’t quite miss the family yet (we just got back from Thanksgiving break, right?), no worries. If nothing...

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,...

New Jewish student center opens on campus

Hanna Jacunski December 7, 2011

On MU’s campus, Jewish students now have another center at their disposal. The center has been open since early November. The house functions as an open place for Jewish students to practice their faith,...

Diversity event at McDavid Hall receives national award from National Residence Hall Honorary

Cait Campbell December 6, 2011

The National Residence Hall Honorary awarded its “Diversity Program of the Month” national award to the Walk a Mile program held by McDavid Hall Coordinator Joe Kelley. The program was designed to...

Melanie Rae Thon appears at MU’s creative writing series

Melanie Rae Thon appears at MU’s creative writing series

Tom Leonard December 6, 2011

Thursday evening, a crowd of a few dozen gathered at Tate Hall to listen to readings by Melanie Rae Thon, a highly recognized figure in the world of fiction writing. Thon read chapters from her most recent...

Rainbow House receives donations from MU organizations

Bailey Otto December 6, 2011

It’s the season of giving, and the MU College Democrats and MU College Republicans are doing what they can to make the holiday season special for those less fortunate. Both organizations made the effort...

Students prepare for holidays with lights, decorations

Students prepare for holidays with lights, decorations

Cait Campbell December 6, 2011

As the holiday season draws near, holiday lights and decorations are adorning residence halls and Greek Life housing. Decorating provides an opportunity for students to socialize. Hatch Hall Peer Advisor...