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The Maneater

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The Maneater

MeP3: When iPods are more than just iPods

Brandon Foster October 14, 2011

It’s been about a week since Apple founder Steve Jobs died, and while there is some debate as to how good a guy ol’ Steve actually was, there's an undeniable consensus that this man had a tremendous...

‘Father of Homecoming’ represented by family members this weekend

Hunter Woodall October 14, 2011

When Chester Brewer asked alumni to come back to MU in 1911 for the first Homecoming celebration, he worried there wouldn’t be enough room for all the alumni coming to town. He canvassed around Columbia,...

Coal Free Mizzou creates flash mob

Coal Free Mizzou creates flash mob

Lizzie Johnson October 14, 2011

Coal Free Mizzou swarmed Lowry Mall at exactly 12:21 p.m. Thursday afternoon to the phrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble,” in a surprise flash mob. Clothed in matching yellow “Beyond Coal” T-shirts,...

It’s time to show up Homecoming

Alex Smith October 14, 2011

Concerning this week’s hullabaloo surrounding the 100th anniversary of Homecoming at the University of Missouri, I have two words: “So what?” This week was pumped up as an epic centennial celebration...

Curator Don Downing recalls being crowned first Homecoming King

Tucker Moore October 14, 2011

While students across campus are looking forward to the centennial Homecoming celebration, UM System Board of Curators member Don Downing is instead taken back 44 years to when he was nominated as MU’s...

MSA Senate approves new classroom rights resolution for students

Hunter Woodall October 14, 2011

In response to the Faculty Council reviewing the statement on academic freedom given by the UM System, the Missouri Students Association passed a resolution during its full Senate meeting earlier this...

Taking Back Sunday’s secret to success

Taking Back Sunday’s secret to success

Delia Cai October 14, 2011

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Where: The Blue Note Cost: $26 Call: 573-874-1944 Online: TheBlueNote.com Picture your first-grade-self morphing into a high school grad. That’s how long Taking Back Sunday...

Homecoming Court 2011 profiles

Homecoming Court 2011 profiles

Katie Yaeger October 14, 2011

MEN: Delta Sigma Phi nominated **Michael Howald**, a political science major from Chesterfield. Howald plays intramural soccer and sand volleyball and belongs to Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, Tau Sigma,...

Professor files lawsuit against city of Pittsburgh after hearing loss

Lizzie Johnson October 14, 2011

An MU English professor has filed a lawsuit against the city of Pittsburgh, the police department and several officers for damages suffered during a public protest. Karen Piper was observing a rally outside...

Arizona pop-rockers bring The Maine event to The Blue Note

Arizona pop-rockers bring The Maine event to The Blue Note

Christine Cauthen October 14, 2011

The Maine is a pop-punk outfit whose fun lyrics and bouncy rock style brought it together in a right-place-at-the-right-time moment five years ago. “Basically Pat (Kirch, drums) and Garrett (Nickelsen,...

LBC Homecoming royalty Revealed at Homecoming Ball

LBC Homecoming royalty Revealed at Homecoming Ball

Bailey Otto October 14, 2011

Legion of Black Collegians Homecoming Royalty was announced at the LBC Homecoming Ball on Wednesday night. Each candidate had to participate in two community service events and two social events while...

LBC hopes centennial Homecoming week is one to remember

Nassim Benchaabane October 14, 2011

Last night, the Legion of Black Collegians hosted a “Timeless Encounters” formal ball as part of the Homecoming celebration, which includes a week of events that began Monday. Nathan Stephens, Gaines/Oldham...