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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

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...

Study: ‘Spongebob’ harmful to young children’s development

Brian Hayes September 16, 2011

An American Academy of Pediatrics study suggested the rapid scene changes in a popular children's TV series, "SpongeBob Squarepants," are harmful to the development of young children's cognitive abilities. Academy...

Sleeper Agent to awaken crowds at Mojo’s

Brandon Foster September 16, 2011

When the Weezer Cruise departs from Miami in January, Sleeper Agent will be one of the many alternative rock groups playing onboard. But before the Kentucky band sets sail, it will continue its yearlong...