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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

Coldplay: _Mylo Xyloto_

Miles Dobis November 15, 2011

For some, Coldplay’s continued popularity is inexplicable, but for many, it is totally understandable. The band takes a very broad Britpop base (vast production, big sound, stadium-filling ambition)...

New bill to legalize marijuana could be on MO 2012 ballot

New bill to legalize marijuana could be on MO 2012 ballot

Ellen Sherman November 15, 2011

Legalizing the illegal substance marijuana has been a hot topic for the past decade. A synthetic weed, K2, drug cartels and an increase in potency have put pressure on the government to construct a plan...

Student fee increase proposed by MSA, SFRC

Hunter Woodall November 15, 2011

To help ease the stress of staff members working overtime to help MU students, the Missouri Students Association recently made the decision to recommend an increase in student fees. MSA Secretary of Auxiliaries...

“Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey”

Christable Barrow November 15, 2011

Many documentary films, in their attempts to be informative and fact-based, cease to be heart-warming and inspiring. “Being Elmo” is a documentary that radiates all of these qualities and leaves the...

Students start petition against rezoning for Regency mobile home park

Sam Rourke November 15, 2011

The rezoning of the Regency mobile home park for luxury student housing has been a controversial topic on the City Council agenda and two organizations have chosen to collectively make an effort to get...

Grad student’s original play performed by Department of Theatre

Taylor Fox November 15, 2011

Playing off the classic theme of life choices, a new play by MU graduate student Matt Fotis, “The Girl in the Cube,” makes the audience question whether they should settle for their boring everyday...

SHAPE’s condom initiative sees mixed results

SHAPE’s condom initiative sees mixed results

Ian Servantes November 15, 2011

Three years after the passage of a residence hall contraceptive initiative, students and Sexual Health Advocate Peer Education officials disagree about the effectiveness of the program. SHAPE’s Sexual...

Missouri School of Journalism hosts 66th CPOY competition

Missouri School of Journalism hosts 66th CPOY competition

Katie Yaeger November 15, 2011

Judges reviewed entries for the 66th College Photographer of the Year Competition from Nov. 6 to 13 in Tucker Forum. Cliff and Vi Edom founded CPOY in 1945. The competition gives college students the...

2012 IFC executive board members chosen

Katie Yaeger November 15, 2011

MU’s Interfraternity Council held elections for its seven executive board positions 2 p.m. Sunday in Allen Auditorium. Each chapter sent either its president or a representative to cast a vote. The...

MU graduate student teams up with local developers for photogame

Chris Jasper November 15, 2011

The best way to become a hero is to take a lot of pictures. That is the idea behind a new app for the iPad and iPhone, Herograph. MU graduate student Francesco Marconi conceptualized the game and had it...

Bookstore adds comparison feature online to curb textbook costs

Bookstore adds comparison feature online to curb textbook costs

Elyse Vesser November 15, 2011

Textbooks are a college essential. Students need them to graduate. But this necessity comes at a high cost. The Open Course Library, [a new initiative in Washington]( http://www.good.is/post/in-washington-state-the-end-of-200-textbooks-is-here/?utm_content=headline&utm_medium=hp_carousel&utm_source=slide_5),...

Silveira inspires during performance for Transgender Awareness

Silveira inspires during performance for Transgender Awareness

Alfie Cox November 15, 2011

Lucas Silveira, frontman of the alternative rock band The Cliks, performed in Stotler Lounge on Tuesday. Following his performance, Silveira answered questions from the audience. The event was a part...