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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

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox October 11, 2011

Secret memo justifies killing U.S. citizen Awlaki CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY — According to The New York Times, the killing of Anwar-al-Awlaki, an American citizen and Muslim cleric, was justified...

Coming Out Week has many events to celebrate the LGBTQ community

Elise Moser October 11, 2011

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer Resource Center is celebrating “coming out” with a week of events aimed at highlighting the challenges and rewards of coming out. The Resource Center...

New backup dispatch building ensures public safety

Alaina Lancaster October 11, 2011

The City Council of Columbia recently approved an ordinance between the city and the county for the installation and maintenance of a new 911 dispatch center. In an emergency, personnel currently use...

Rec. BAR’s addition of Pepsi, Mountain Dew products raises some eyebrows

Caitlin Swieca October 11, 2011

After sweating it out during a good workout, MU Student Recreation Complex users can head to the BAR to refuel with energy bars, protein shakes and, its newest offering, Pepsi products. Although bottles...

Quailskin releases INTERFANTASTIC

Quailskin releases INTERFANTASTIC

Claire Landsbaum October 11, 2011

Ryan Curtis is matter-of-fact as he explains the name of his band: Quailskin. “It’s loosely based around comparing our music to skinning a quail,” he said. “We are very resourceful, just like...

Student Health Center ‘enBalance’ program helps students reduce stress

Joyu Wang October 11, 2011

In order to help students reduce stress, MU has been offering a biofeedback program called “enBalance” since 2010. “This program allows you to watch on a computer, in real time, how thoughts and...

MuteMath: Odd Soul – 4.5 stars out of 5

Miles Dobis October 11, 2011

MuteMath is a perfect example of a 21st century rock group — in other words, a glorified mash-up. On albums past, the group has approached its work with a very East Coast sensibility, combining dance...

Columbia Peace Coalition rallies against Afghan War

Lizzie Johnson, Kay Yeung October 11, 2011

Shari Korthuis did the calculations. It had been 10 years since the start of the Afghan war. The goal was to multiply the years and months and have at least 120 people in attendance at Sunday’s peace...

J. Cole: _Cole World: The Sideline Story_ – 4 out 5 stars

Hank Koebler October 11, 2011

J. Cole’s debut album _Cole World: The Sideline Story_ weaves a fascinating look into the psyche of rap’s brightest up-and-coming star. Cole declares boldly on the introductory track “I’m coming...

Concealed carry law leads to controversy for Oregon colleges, universities

Elissa Chudwin October 11, 2011

The Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a policy, thereby allowing college students to carry concealed weapons at all seven of its public universities Wednesday, Sept. 28. According to Students for Concealed...

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...