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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

Federal grant will boost in-state health care training

Amanda Svoboda October 28, 2011

Thirteen Missouri colleges have received grants totaling $20 million as part of a statewide initiative led by Gov. Jay Nixon to educate 4,600 Missourians for jobs in health care, one of America’s fastest-growing...

Hillel-A-Thon raises money for free programming

Jaime Williams October 28, 2011

Mizzou Hillel held its annual fundraiser Hillel-A-Thon this past week. Students made phone calls to potential donors asking for pledges during Hillel-A-Thon, director Brian Mitchell said. “It is completely...

Sheriff’s Department teams up with MU to host drug take back event

Cait Campbell October 28, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff's Department, in partnership with the Youth Community Coalition and law enforcement agencies throughout Boone County, will be conducting a Prescription Drug Take Back event from...

FBI proposes new broader definition of rape, includes both genders

Dani Kass October 28, 2011

An FBI subcommittee agreed to pass a motion to broaden the definition of rape. According to a proposed definition by the Uniform Crime Reporting Subcommittee of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information...

Columbia hosts delegates from Chinese sister city

Columbia hosts delegates from Chinese sister city

Corinne Kennedy October 28, 2011

Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid led a ceremony Wednesday at City Hall to welcome delegates from the Laoshan District of Qingdao, in China. The delegation included Zhang Yongbo, Jiang Xinyun, Gao Hongliang,...

Muslim Student Association guest speaker tackles fear of Shariah

Taylor Irwin October 28, 2011

The Muslim Student Organization hosted Haroon Moghul on Thursday night as the keynote speaker of Islam Awareness Week. Moghul spoke to MU students and Columbia residents about the prejudiced fears concerning...

Farmiga reaches the ‘Higher Ground’

Dylan Chapman October 28, 2011

The journey toward (or away from) a God is one that every single human being on this planet takes. Each person’s individual experience in doing so is different and unique, yes, but the fundamental process...

McCaskill’s bill granting GAO authority passes through committee

Matthew Flores October 28, 2011

A piece of legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., passed by a voice vote in the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee last week and will now advance to the full Senate...

Arts for Autism benefits go well beyond dollars and cents

Bradley Babendir October 28, 2011

Arts for Autism isn’t like other art shows. There are no snooty artists with European accents and black turtlenecks trying to sell a white canvas with a black dot that’s just off center, and no one...

Police investigate Landmark Bank robbery

Police investigate Landmark Bank robbery

Lizzie Johnson October 28, 2011

Police are investigating a robbery at Landmark Bank after the suspect handed a teller a note demanding money. The robbery occurred at 12:53 p.m. Tuesday at 3100 Paris Road, according to a news release. The...

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...