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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Robert Loggia, William Trogdon to receive honorary degrees at commencement

Jimmy Hibsch December 2, 2011

MU will give honorary degrees to actor Robert Loggia and author William Trogdon at the commencement ceremonies this month. A 1951 graduate of the School of Journalism, Loggia has since appeared in more...

Flu shots now mandatory for MU Health workers

Michele Robotham-Smith December 2, 2011

After years of receiving shots as one’s choice it is now mandatory for employees of MU Health Care to receive flu shots annually based on a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “University...

ABC’s 25 Days of Christmas

You might have already missed the first day, but ABC Family is bringing some extra-thick Christmas cheer to the table this holiday season with their usual 25 Days of Christmas. Check the schedule below...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman December 2, 2011

Protests to continue in response to tuition increase CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON - Students and various organizations are set to band together at the chancellor’s office in Long Beach on...

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...