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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Broken records: The seduction of repetition

Brandon Foster October 28, 2011

One of the coolest parts of living in our generation is that we get to experience the 21st-century technology revolution while still having some attachment to the last millennium. I mean, sure, I was...

International business professor flies in from Italy

Aamer Trambu October 26, 2011

Although Jean-Pierre Paelinck is a guest professor of international business at the University of Bergamo in Bergamo, Italy, he made a visit to MU on Tuesday. He is an authority on European and international...

Trend Report: Keep warm and stay chic this fall in velvet

Madeline Kuennen October 26, 2011

This fall, velvet is a staple look for your wardrobe. Play around with textures such as crushed velvet or fun patterns such as floral. From black to jewel tones, anything velvet is bound to turn heads...

Students, community celebrate 20th annual India Nite

Students, community celebrate 20th annual India Nite

Elise Moser October 25, 2011

The 20th annual India Nite brought together students and members of the Columbia community for an evening of Indian dance and music. The Saturday night event featured traditional Indian dance and music...

Police Blotter

Sally French, Ally McEntire October 25, 2011

1. Man shoots handgun in altercation A Columbia man was arrested after he shot a handgun during an altercation at Douglass Park. A witness called police at 6:18 p.m. when he observed Lamont W. Boone,...