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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

Lack of water at Faurot Field creates sea of problems

Caitlin Holland September 9, 2011

Freshman Marti Nari felt sick Saturday at Faurot Field during Missouri's 17-6 victory over Miami (Ohio). She was burning up one second and chilled the next. Her hands, cramped, grew inflexible. She separated...

MU works to put bed bugs problem to rest

MU works to put bed bugs problem to rest

Ian Frazer September 9, 2011

As many times as mom might have said “Don’t let the bedbugs bite,” it’s still a possibility at MU. In the past year, the Department of Residential Life has reported seven instances of bedbug infestation....

White House, CNCS call college students to action

Daniel Shapiro September 9, 2011

The White House and the Corporation for National and Community Service held a conference call about Sept. 11 service projects Thursday for college reporters nationwide. Several speakers held a media briefing...

MU students, faculty react to Nixon’s higher education funding proposal

Kelsey Taff September 9, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon caught the attention of many Aug. 25 when he expressed his new idea for funding higher education through a goal system for Missouri colleges and universities. Nixon put together a task...

Council rejects apartment bus contracts, eliminates night services

Sam Rourke, Caroline Bauman September 9, 2011

The Columbia City Council voted down proposed transit contracts for extended bus service for student apartment complexes including The Pointe at Rock Quarry Park, Campus Lodge and The Reserve at its meeting...

New semester marks increase in alcohol, drug arrests

New semester marks increase in alcohol, drug arrests

Daniel DeMay September 9, 2011

MU Police Department reported 21 instances of underage alcohol-related offenses and five marijuana-related offenses between Aug. 18 and Aug. 25, according to MU police reports. Compared to similar college...

Fitz & the Tantrums brings retro soul to Roots ’N Blues

Tony Puricelli September 9, 2011

When Michael Fitzpatrick and the rest of the Tantrums take the stage Saturday night at the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival, fans can appreciate a retro-blues sound that might have never been. “I...

Drum major leads M2 despite visual impairment

Drum major leads M2 despite visual impairment

Chris Jasper September 9, 2011

As junior Paul Heddings stands atop a podium in the Marching Mizzou practice field, he conducts the band with confidence. He raises his arms and the 350-person band crescendos. As he lowers them, the...

Summerfest to host Robert Earl Keen concert

Nassim Benchaabane September 9, 2011

Ninth Street in downtown Columbia isn’t usually packed with people at night, dancing, drinking and eating while watching a free outdoor concert. On Wednesday night, however, it will be. The warm night...

MDHE awarded grant to improve financial aid education

Connor Casey September 9, 2011

The Missouri Department of Higher Education will use a $10,000 grant to accelerate its efforts for “Smart about Spending," a personal finance course Missouri high school students are required to take...

Police Blotter

1. Car crash leaves two dead, two injured A car crash left two dead and two injured Sunday after the driver of a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder lost control of her vehicle. Emergency personnel were called to...

Rape Aggression Defense class reaches MU campus

Kia Farhang September 9, 2011

MU Police Department is now accepting sign-ups for sessions of its Rape Aggression Defense class this year. The free class, which is open to any woman affiliated with the university, is designed to educate...