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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

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton December 6, 2011

**1. Four caught smoking marijuana in SUV** MU police spotted a group of people sitting in a parked sports utility vehicle while performing parking lot checks at 5:14 p.m. Friday in lot AV-14. “A group...

Corner Playhouse brings “Reasons to be Pretty” to stage

Alyssa McKee December 6, 2011

Girls playing guys, fits of cursing, betrayal, love, hate — all of these and more took place Wednesday evening at the Corner Playhouse. It certainly was an entertaining night for the sold-out audience...

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...

Two MU students win Orbit design contest

Two MU students win Orbit design contest

Ian Frazer December 6, 2011

Two MU School of Journalism students have been selected as winners of the Orbit Spotlight Series Design Contest, a nationwide competition between college students. The MU winners, juniors Emily Herron...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox December 6, 2011

Regents approve 8 percent tuition increase UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO - The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents approved an 8 percent tuition increase today for all undergraduate college...

City Council passes anti-discrimination resolution

City Council passes anti-discrimination resolution

Sam Rourke December 6, 2011

The Columbia City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday to prohibit discrimination toward individuals based on their gender identity. The issue was brought to the attention of Mayor Bob McDavid...

Midwest Energy Policy Conference features faculty from MU

Corinne Kennedy December 6, 2011

The fifth annual Midwest Energy Policy Conference ended Friday in St. Louis. The two-day conference featured presentations from faculty at midwestern universities including Illinois State University, Eastern...

Local law enforcement targets holiday DWIs

Local law enforcement targets holiday DWIs

Ian Servantes December 6, 2011

The Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department are participating in a statewide initiative to prevent drinking and driving during the holidays. The two departments are always enforcing...

Magic Tree lights up Columbia for 17th year

Magic Tree lights up Columbia for 17th year

Wes Duplantier December 6, 2011

On most nights after sundown, the small streets leading into and through the Village of Cherry Hill shopping center in west Columbia appear quiet and dark. Most businesses here are closed for the night,...