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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Rebuilding and reliving

Rebuilding and reliving

Allison Prang, Nate Atkins November 1, 2011

A woman sat in a McDonald's restaurant in Joplin and gaped in awe at those sitting around her.  They were sharing stories and anecdotes from the EF-5 tornado that hit Joplin last spring, one of the worst...

'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" brings show to Joplin devastation

‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” brings show to Joplin devastation

Cat Geissler November 1, 2011

ABC’s hit TV series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" built seven homes in one week in Joplin. The project consisted of 21 builders, seven designers and 10,000 volunteers from the community and neighboring...

Hypnotist entrances, entertains

Hypnotist entrances, entertains

Sara Driscoll November 1, 2011

Cuddling next to a stranger, leaping like a frog and dancing like Fergie are just a few things audience volunteers participated in during comedic hypnotist Alan Sand’s performance Thursday. Sands got...

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...