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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

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...

Social media bill revised during special session

Daniel Shapiro September 16, 2011

The Missouri senate was called into special session by Gov. Jay Nixon to rescind, not revise, some of the original language in Senate Bill 54. “Legislature on the senate side wants to change the language,”...

Governor’s son issued marijuana citation

Lizzie Johnson September 16, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon’s son was issued a citation Sep. 9 for possession of marijuana. Wilson Nixon, 21, and his friend, Nickolas Morehead, 21, were cited and released on their signature. Officers responded...

A lesson in the ways of style

Angie Andera September 16, 2011

Buzzzzzzzzz! It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday morning. You turn off your alarm clock, roll out of bed and stumble toward your closet. Once your eyes are actually open wide enough to see inside, you begin to search...

Student Success Center, University Catering to move into McDonald’s space

Student Success Center, University Catering to move into McDonald’s space

Mickey White September 16, 2011

It was confirmed this week that the empty space in Lowry Mall once occupied by McDonald’s will be renovated throughout the next few months. The area will be split between University Catering and the...