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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

Setting the record straight on taxes

Josh Hinton September 30, 2011

Once again, taxation has become the subject of debate at the federal level. Democrats say the rich need to pay their fair share, and Republicans claim this is class warfare. Both sides can’t be right....

Bruer, Cartee announce candidacy

Molly Duffy September 28, 2011

Everett Bruer and Lexie Cartee announced their candidacy for Missouri Students Association president and vice president Tuesday. “A few things that we want to focus on are diversity, academics, sustainability...

Annual Missouri United Way Campaign begins

Taylor Irwin September 27, 2011

The annual Heart of Missouri United Way Campaign launched in early September in order to benefit the Columbia community. The Heart of Missouri United Way supports 31 local agencies in both Boone and Cooper...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Taylor Fox September 27, 2011

**Congressman Ron Paul revives 'American Exceptionalism'** LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY — Congressman and GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul demonstrated how the perennial concept of liberty would be...

Missouri communities, including Joplin, set to receive more aid

Sam Rourke September 27, 2011

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., initiated an amendment into the fiscal year of 2012 spending bill for Housing and Urban Development, Transportation and Related Agencies, which added $400 million of disaster relief...

Pittsburgh photographer’s exhibit visits Bingham Gallery

Pittsburgh photographer’s exhibit visits Bingham Gallery

Tess Betts September 27, 2011

With his panoramic photos of everyday life, Dylan Vitone, a young photographer and professor from Pittsburgh, makes the mundane extraordinary. His exhibit, now on display at Bingham gallery, shows people...

Lawmakers vote in favor of SB54 law revisions

Caroline Bauman September 27, 2011

In a landslide vote last Friday of 139-2, the Missouri House approved revisions to a law barring teachers from chatting exclusively with students via Internet sites. Lawmakers repealed the provision of...

Fencing Club lunges into new season

Sara Driscoll September 27, 2011

MU Fencing Club came out on top at a tournament Sept. 10 and 11 at Southeast Missouri State. MU’s Fencing Club President Katrina Zacharias said the club did well in each weapon’s division at the tournament. “A...

SuperHeavy: ‘SuperHeavy’ – 3.5 stars out of 5

Miles Dobis September 27, 2011

What makes for a good, memorable supergroup? Is it the musical prowess? The profile of the producer? The songwriting talent? While these are all important elements, what sets apart the best of the supergroup...

University Club hosts world-renowned chefs for Italy event

Michele Robotham-Smith September 27, 2011

The University Club and the American Culinary Federation will be introducing a little slice of Italy to Columbia in November with “Flavors of Florence: A Unique Culinary Experience.” The University...

‘Glee’ season opener–4.5 out of 5 stars

Alfie Cox September 27, 2011

A year has passed since the last season of Glee began, and this season started out with a refreshing and exciting season opener. The show opened with another ‘where are they now?’ segment: We found...

‘Business as usual’ for centennial Homecoming

‘Business as usual’ for centennial Homecoming

Ian Frazer September 27, 2011

Homecoming at any American university is a huge deal, and even more so for MU, which lays claim to inventing the tradition. The centennial of the event, however, is a whole different story. The sudden...