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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

MU holds NPC summit for PHA chapters

Katie Yaeger November 1, 2011

MU hosted a National Panhellenic Conference summit Saturday on the second floor of the MU Student Center. Representatives from all 14 PHA chapters attended the one-day event. A representative of Sigma...

Puss in Boots, 3.5 out of 5 stars

Christable Barrow November 1, 2011

“Puss In Boots,” a 3D prequel to Dreamworks' “Shrek" series, is the latest animated children’s movie with undeniable adult appeal and A-list casting. It’s hard to be sure whether Dreamworks...

Greater Together encourages American youth to vote Obama

Taylor Fox November 1, 2011

With a little more than one year left until the 2012 presidential election, Obama’s campaign is once again focusing on the youth of America. “This election is far too important and we know that you...

Senior composer awarded Sinquefield Composition Prize

Dani Kass November 1, 2011

In seventh grade, Michael Anderson realized he didn’t like the music his school band was playing and decided to create his own. Now a senior music competition major, Anderson is continuing to make his...

Columbia woman arrested in connection with fatal accident

Columbia woman arrested in connection with fatal accident

Lizzie Johnson November 1, 2011

A Columbia woman was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Monday for her involvement in a fatal car crash. Desmeisha Thomas, 19, was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when she lost control of her 2000 Nissan...

Schurz receives the wireless treatment

Schurz receives the wireless treatment

Alex Stewart November 1, 2011

Residential Life and the Division of Information Technology have collaborated to try to install wireless Internet in residence halls. Using Schurz as its guinea pig, DoIT wants to determine if Wi-Fi is...

Museum of Art & Archaeology hosts annual Halloween event

Alex Stewart November 1, 2011

The Museum of Art and Archaeology in Pickard Hall hosted its eighth annual Haunted Museum event Saturday. The tour featured artwork and historical figures come to life, such as Pablo Picasso and Medusa. To...

Police Blotter

Ally McEntire, Adam Aton November 1, 2011

1. Walmart thief punches officer in rib cage Dustin Odale Deacon, 19, turned himself in Thursday evening after stealing window tinting materials from the Walmart Supercenter at 1201 Grindstone Parkway....

Shooting at Peppers Nightclub injures two, causes life-threatening injuries

Dani Kass November 1, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting at Peppers Nightclub on Sunday morning that left one man with life-threatening injuries. Deputies responded to Peppers Nightclub at...

Panel on Women in Islam discusses misconceptions, shares experiences

Jaime Williams October 30, 2011

The Muslim Students Organization hosted a panel on Women in Islam on Wednesday as part of Islam Awareness Week. MSO President Taha Hameduddin said the panel was part of the overall goal of Islam Awareness...

Joseph Gordon-Levitt woos crowd with night of short films

Joseph Gordon-Levitt woos crowd with night of short films

Cait Campbell October 28, 2011

As actor and artist Joseph Gordon-Levitt walked onstage in Jesse Auditorium, he was met by the screams of hundreds of fans. Known for his roles in the hit films “Inception,” “500 Days of Summer”...

The Ready Set prepares to 'Woe' The Blue Note

The Ready Set prepares to ‘Woe’ The Blue Note

Taylor Weatherby October 28, 2011

Fort Wayne, Ind., native Jordan Witzigreuter is only a few weeks away from his 22nd birthday. He’ll be spending it in Raleigh, N.C., with hundreds of strangers. That’s because he’s The Ready Set. The...