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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

Many milennials ‘iSad’ following Jobs’ death

Many milennials ‘iSad’ following Jobs’ death

Cameron Evans October 7, 2011

Known for his trademark look of jeans paired with a black turtleneck, Steven P. Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc., died Oct. 5, 2011 at the age of 56. Apple announced Jobs’ death Wednesday...

MU students with heavy workloads suffer from sleep deprivation

MU students with heavy workloads suffer from sleep deprivation

Maddy Weinert October 7, 2011

Everyone knows the feeling — the feeling of sitting in class and slowly nodding off. The professor’s voice slowly trails away as sleep inches nearer. As freshman Jimmy Michaels sits in his class each...

Study shows colleges looking for wealthier students

Matthew Flores October 7, 2011

External conditions are having an increased influence over admissions decisions in colleges and universities across the nation, according to a report released last month by Inside Higher Ed, an online...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Caroline Bauman October 7, 2011

Students across state plan protests opposing greed UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO — College students in Reno and Las Vegas are planning to hold “Occupy” demonstrations soon in solidarity with the “Occupy...

Newly-appointed Citizens Police Review Board member under investigation

Kelsey Maffett October 7, 2011

After appointing a new Citizens Police Review Board member Monday, the City Council discovered the new member was recently arrested on suspicion of child molestation. Former review board member John McClure...

‘50/50’ almost adds up to a hundred

Brandon Foster October 7, 2011

There’s an unwritten rule in the annals of comedy on the boundaries of tactfulness: You can usurp thoughtful consideration if the joke’s good enough. It is this code that gives movies like Jonathon...

Faculty Council discusses statement on academic freedom

Faculty Council discusses statement on academic freedom

Caitlin Swieca October 7, 2011

Faculty Council reviewed the statement on Policy on Academic Freedom, Course Discussion and Privacy issued by the UM System Intercampus Faculty Council. At the meeting Thursday, council members expressed...

Ragtag Cinema, Mizzou Advantage hold inaugural 20-20

Bradley Babendir October 7, 2011

A lot can happen in 400 seconds: A car driving at 60 MPH can go almost seven miles. A particularly hungry person can make three separate bowls of instant oatmeal with time to spare. And Kanye West can...

Parking Garage, ‘gateway to arts district’ coming to Walnut and Broadway

Daniel Shapiro October 7, 2011

When a parking garage is being dubbed the “gateway to the arts district,” there must be a reason behind it. In this case, the new parking garage that will be located between Walnut and Broadway in...

Jason Wu to woo us with Target collection

Angie Andera October 7, 2011

If the name Jason Wu sounds familiar to you, that’s because it should. Wu practically became a household name after being selected by First Lady Michelle Obama herself as her dress designer for the 2009...

ResLife Master Plan revision might include new residence hall

Alex Stewart October 7, 2011

Renovations are underway, not only for MU residence halls, but for the Residential Life Master Plan as well. Originally conceived in May 2001, the goal of the Residential Life Master Plan was to upgrade...

Portugal. the Man goes from humble roots to rock star fame

Portugal. the Man goes from humble roots to rock star fame

Hunter Woodall October 7, 2011

Before Portugal. the Man became the band it is today, lead singer John Gourley and bassist Zack Carothers would sit in their basements, listening to records and writing songs together. Neither thought...