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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

Bias-Free Coalition and citizens meet to integrate Muslims, Hispanics

Kay Yeung December 2, 2011

The Bias-Free Columbia Coalition invited citizens to its third public event, aiming to help build Columbia a community to welcome residents from various backgrounds. The meeting introduced two projects...

No chestnuts roasting, just open fire: Five unconventional Christmas movies

No chestnuts roasting, just open fire: Five unconventional Christmas movies

Julia Bush December 2, 2011

I’m the kind of Christmas person who, as soon as the turkey (well, tofurkey — I come from a house full of vegetarians) is digested, spends the rest of Thanksgiving Day climbing around in the attic,...

Sheriffs investigate $100,000 copper theft

Sheriffs investigate $100,000 copper theft

Dani Kass December 2, 2011

An estimated $100,000 in copper wire was stolen from APAC Industries, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to APAC Industries at 6791 N. Highway VV at about 7 a.m....

McCaskill, Toomey introduce Anti-Earmark bill before Senate

Matthew Flores December 2, 2011

United States Senators Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa., introduced the Earmark Elimination Act of 2011 on Wednesday before the Senate. The bipartisan legislation is to target earmarks, or...

Hiker chic: Winter’s boots and heels

Madeline Kuennen December 2, 2011

Go rustic-chic this winter with the perfect statement-making footwear. Pick a new alternative to your patterned rain boots and strut your stuff through the slush in hiking-inspired boots. Waterproof and...

Columbia Police Department announces plans for warrant roundup

Megan Hager December 2, 2011

Columbia Police Department announced plans for its biannual warrant roundup, expecting to knock on the doors of approximately 650 residents with warrants out for their arrests. The roundup will begin...

Diversity in Action seminar series continues with Burden of Belonging

Elise Moser December 2, 2011

The Diversity in Action seminar series ended for the semester Friday with a panel on multiculturalism in United States university classrooms. Assistant professor Srirupa Prasad discussed her own experiences...

Put a cape on it

Madeline Kuennen December 2, 2011

Forget about your old pea coat this season and get ready to rock this winter’s hottest trend. Capes aren’t just for Superman anymore: Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs have been showcasing their takes...

Obama's 'Pay As You Earn' plan seeks to alleviate student debt

Obama’s ‘Pay As You Earn’ plan seeks to alleviate student debt

Caitlin Holland December 2, 2011

Seniors in 2010 who took out student loans to finance their education averaged $25,250 in debt upon graduation, according to a report from the Institute for College Access & Success’ Project on Student...

Weekend holiday sales bring in slew of shoppers

Weekend holiday sales bring in slew of shoppers

Caroline Bauman November 29, 2011

Local businesses capitalized on one of the busiest shopping events of the year last weekend through discounts and early openings. Black Friday deals started early for Columbia shoppers, with some stores...

Bank Transfer Day brings mixed results for local credit unions

Greg Lindsey November 29, 2011

Credit unions in Columbia saw varied results of National Bank Transfer Day. “We have not experienced an increase in membership due to the publicity of Bank Transfer Day,” Columbia Credit Union President...

Columbia man starts fire in ex-girlfriend’s residence

Columbia man starts fire in ex-girlfriend’s residence

Lizzie Johnson November 29, 2011

A Columbia man was arrested Sunday morning after breaking into the residence of his ex-girlfriend and starting a fire. Damon Lamont Poston Jr. broke into the apartment, located in the 200 block of Apple...