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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Police to treat centennial no different than previous Homecomings

Tom Leonard October 14, 2011

While thousands of people are expected to flock to Columbia for Homecoming, local police say they don’t have plans to bring in extra reinforcements this weekend. “We don’t really plan on treating...

Guidelines for closed review board meetings spark debate

Guidelines for closed review board meetings spark debate

Kelsey Maffett October 14, 2011

The Citizens Police Review Board nailed down a list of guidelines for closing some future proceedings at Wednesday's meeting. Closed sessions, a hot-button issue at many review board meetings, were approved...

Gosling cements star status with performance in “The Ides of March”

Gosling cements star status with performance in “The Ides of March”

Dylan Chapman October 14, 2011

2011 will certainly go down in history as, among other things, The Year of the Gosling. When Ryan Gosling starred in every teen girl’s favorite movie, “The Notebook,” in 2004, many thought he was...

Greek community celebrates Homecoming spirit with talent show

Greek community celebrates Homecoming spirit with talent show

Katie Yaeger October 14, 2011

After weeks of running lines, blocking scenes and choreographing dances, MU's Homecoming Talent competition gave the entire MU community a reason to celebrate. Community members gathered at 6:30 p.m....

Occupy COMO continues movement, expresses long-term plans

Occupy COMO continues movement, expresses long-term plans

Amanda Svoboda October 14, 2011

The Occupy COMO movement, Columbia’s effort in the nationwide Occupy Together movement, continued this week outside of City Hall and some community members have started to respond. Participant Bill...

MU is coming home, and so are these artists

Christine Cauthen October 14, 2011

Not to state the obvious, but this Saturday is the 100th annual Homecoming at the grandfather of all homecomings—Mizzou. I’m sure the videos plastered all over social media websites, the signs hanging...

Guster to perform at Jesse Auditorium on Oct. 19

Guster to perform at Jesse Auditorium on Oct. 19

Cait Campbell October 11, 2011

With its 2006 album, _Ganging Up on the Sun_, the alternative-rock band Guster enjoyed national success, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard 200. In 2010, Guster released its sixth album, entitled _Easy Wonderful_. With...

Elementary school students embrace fire safety with National Fire Prevention Week

Elementary school students embrace fire safety with National Fire Prevention Week

Sean Na October 11, 2011

National Fire Prevention Week is marking its 84th annual program this week. During the week, firefighters visit elementary schools to teach children how dangerous fire is. This year’s theme is “It’s...

MU music community honors fallen members

Cameron Evans October 11, 2011

It was an emotional Saturday afternoon at Whitmore Recital Hall as students, families and friends gathered to remember the lives of MU students Jeremy Porter, 19, and Sean Radcliff, 20, at a memorial concert. Sean...

French, Spanish films bring foreign culture to MU students

Greg Lindsey October 11, 2011

The French and Spanish departments are both offering free film series that are open to all students. The film series aim to improve language skills and expose students to the cultures of France and Spain. The...

Artful Bra contest supports breast cancer survivors, lifts spirits

Artful Bra contest supports breast cancer survivors, lifts spirits

Alfie Cox October 11, 2011

Breast cancer survivors and sympathizers gathered to support the cause Wednesday for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center’s annual Artful Bra contest. The reception was held at the Tiger Hotel and showcased...

MU New Music Ensemble premieres student compositions

Christable Barrow October 11, 2011

Music fans filled Whitmore Recital Hall on Monday evening for the New Music Ensemble’s first performance of the season. Stefan Freund, the director of the ensemble, said he thought it was a great performance. “I...