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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

Budget Travel a major risk

Kelly Scanlon September 16, 2011

After college, my biggest goal is to work for a travel magazine. NatGeo’s Traveler and Travel + Leisure are the biggest names that come to mind, but I’d be fine with any travel magazine. Any except...

MU explores options to increase retention rates

Daniel Shapiro September 16, 2011

More than 1,000 MU students did not return between their fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters. Jim Spain, MU Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies, released a report defining the reasons why the students...

Roadtrip out of your Columbia rut

Roadtrip out of your Columbia rut

Krissy Tripp September 16, 2011

It’s no secret Columbia isn’t known as the most exciting place on earth. Luckily, more entertainment is only a small road trip away: St. Louis. This two-hour drive promises culture and venues Columbia...

Covering the covers

Christine Cauthen September 16, 2011

Sometimes all it takes is a different vocalist or a slightly shifted arrangement to rejuvenate an old favorite song. Although nothing can (usually) beat the original, a new take on a classic can bring...

Fraternity Alumni Consortium celebrates IFC academics

Fraternity Alumni Consortium celebrates IFC academics

Katie Yaeger September 16, 2011

MU’s Fraternity Alumni Consortium recognized 11 fraternities Thursday for their academic excellence during the spring 2011 semester at a ceremony in Jesse Hall. John Dean, MU Fraternity Alumni Consortium...

‘I love lamp’ really not that funny anymore

Alex Stewart September 16, 2011

Movies are a timeless art form perfected and redefined throughout the ages. They transport their viewers through space and time into worlds unseen and settings from the past, present and future. A motion...

St. Louis ranked as top town for college grads

St. Louis ranked as top town for college grads

Sam Rourke September 16, 2011

College students spend four or more years anxiously anticipating the day they receive their degree. When the time comes to live in the real world, the challenge sinks in. By ranking national cities, a...

Double Ménage-à-Trois: 3 new and returning picks for fall T.V.

Joel Samson Berntsen September 16, 2011

**New Shows** "Two Broke Girls," CBS: Oh, look, another CBS comedy with a laugh-track, oh great… But what’s that? You said it’s co-created by Whitney Cummings? And stars Kat Dennings? Oh, man, am...

Auditor release shows rise in state education rankings

Abigail Geiger September 16, 2011

Statistics released last week by the Missouri State Auditor revealed Missouri’s educational standings have improved relative to other states and the national average. The statistics showed the state...

Citizens Police Review Board addresses order, security in meetings

Kelsey Maffett September 16, 2011

The Citizens Police Review Board sat before a sparse crowd Wednesday night to discuss how to maintain a respectful atmosphere at its future meetings. Following the emphatic 90-minute public comment section...

Bon Iver a college life saviour

Bon Iver a college life saviour

Ali Colwell September 16, 2011

It was a Friday evening. The Uptown Theatre in Kansas City was dimly lit as the crowd shuffled in. The unique mix of Greek and French architecture was prominent all over the red walls. As I crammed my...

RHA discusses plans for academic year at first meeting

Alex Stewart September 16, 2011

The Residence Halls Association convened for the first time Monday to introduce leaders, vote on a budget and discuss potential projects. Representatives from every hall attended the meeting to share their...