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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

Four cases of E. Coli confirmed in Boone County

Lizzie Johnson November 8, 2011

The number of confirmed E. Coli cases in Boone County has edged to four as of Monday. Lab tests are pending for one more patient who might be sick with the bacteria. The victims, ranging from 11 to 63...

Black Culture Awareness Week hosts variety of events

Black Culture Awareness Week hosts variety of events

Ian Frazer November 8, 2011

To give students, staff and Columbia residents a view of black culture and history, the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center is hosting Black Culture Awareness Week this week. The theme of the 19th annual...

Drugs, firearms discovered after vehicle pursuit

Dani Kass November 8, 2011

An Auxvasse resident was arrested Saturday on charges of eight offenses following a vehicle pursuit, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. The pursuit began once the Boone County Sheriff’s...

IDEXX’s purchase of MU lab brings $43 million to university

Ian Frazer November 8, 2011

Officials with IDEXX Laboratories announced Monday that they have purchased MU’s Research and Diagnostic Laboratory for $43 million. The Westbrook, Maine-based company, which is publicly traded on NASDAQ,...

Students respond to Ann Coulter’s racially-charged remark

Dani Kass November 8, 2011

Political commentator Ann Coulter stirred up controversy by her comment, “Our blacks are better than their blacks,” regarding black Americans that support the Republican Party as opposed to the Democratic...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton November 8, 2011

1. Police make underage alcohol arrest Police arrested a minor at Bengal’s Bar and Grill while conducting a business check. Alexander J. Gavin, 19, was arrested Thursday at about 11 p.m. at 227 South...

Eight Missourians awarded state Medal of Valor

Sara Driscoll November 8, 2011

Eight public officers were awarded the Missouri Medal of Valor by Gov. Jay Nixon after recommendations were submitted for extraordinary acts of bravery and heroism in efforts to save lives. The Medal...

Student center sees heavy traffic on a consistent basis

Student center sees heavy traffic on a consistent basis

Ciera Velarde November 8, 2011

Upon walking into the MU Student Center on Thursday, freshman Paula Steinmeyer just wanted to meet her friends to study and possibly grab something to eat. Instead, she was greeted with air horns, confetti...

Death Cab for Cutie: ‘Codes and Keys’ – 3.5 out of 5 stars

Abby Tingle November 8, 2011

Death Cab for Cutie is known for its fiercely loyal fans, uncomfortably yet beautifully long interludes and incredibly reflective lyrics. 2003’s _Transatlanticism _ and 2006’s _Plans_ are both widely...

Sabai’s turnout low when compared to other dining halls

Sabai’s turnout low when compared to other dining halls

Sara Driscoll November 8, 2011

It has been nearly two months since Campus Dining Services converted former dining hall Eva J’s to Southeast Asian restaurant Sabai. With the grand opening in the past, the question of Sabai’s success...

MSA, GPC greet conference officials

Hunter Woodall November 8, 2011

While a crowd gathered in the student center Sunday afternoon waiting for MU to formally announce its move to the Southeastern Conference, student leaders had the opportunity to meet the visiting conference...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox November 8, 2011

Young Americans for Freedom protest Occupy Penn State PENNSYLVANIA STATE - A handful of Young Americans for Freedom members held signs with messages such as “If you are here, you are the 1 percent”...