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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

Phantogram: Nightlife – 4 out of 5 stars

Greg Lindsey November 8, 2011

When Phantogram released its first album, _Eyelid Movies_, in 2009, it created serious buzz with its “street beat” sound: a hazy take on trip-hop revival. The electronic duo from upstate New York...

General Motors announces investment in Wentzville Assembly Plant

Jaime Williams November 8, 2011

General Motors announced it will be investing $380 million in the Wentzville Assembly Plant Thursday. This investment includes plans to create 1,660 new jobs, according to Gov. Jay Nixon’s news release. The...

Schurz wireless Internet project reported success

Lizzie Johnson November 8, 2011

Couch potatoes, be warned. Thanks to a trial run of wireless Internet in Schurz Hall, wasting hours on Netflix in bed has become exponentially easier. As the result of collaboration between Residential...

Mizzou Climate: Asian Americans

Steve Pan November 8, 2011

Asian-Americans are the third smallest minority group on the MU campus, according to the MU Chancellor's Diversity Initiative. According to “Rising to the Challenge of Conducting Research on Asian Americans...

MU’s new drug testing policy causes debate

MU’s new drug testing policy causes debate

Sean Na November 8, 2011

Effective fall 2011, the MU School of Medicine and School of Nursing require incoming students to get drug tested before they enroll in classes. Drug testing in the medical school was first introduced...

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...