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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

‘Attack the Block’ chops up typical Hollywood female tropes (and aliens)

Joel Samson Berntsen September 9, 2011

“The Sandlot,” “Skins UK,” “The Wire,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “District 9.” If any of those buzz words mean anything to you, leave as soon as possible and get your ass to Ragtag Cinema...

A ‘Giant’ show at Mojo’s

A ‘Giant’ show at Mojo’s

Nikki Hindman September 9, 2011

Vocalist and guitarist Chris Robbins calls his band O, Giant Man’s music “energetic, evolving, playful.” “The sound is unique,” Robbins says. “In my opinion, we don’t really sound like anyone...

State allocates record low amount of scholarship funds

Hunter Woodall September 9, 2011

Beginning with this year’s entering freshman class, in-state students will be receive less scholarship money than ever before. According to the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the state plans...

Scarf weather calls for similar music

Christine Cauthen September 9, 2011

Fall is on its way. All around campus, people are covered in cardigans and jeans instead of tank tops and shorts. With the overturn of the frequently-worn in closets comes the overturn of the frequently-listened-to...

Roots’N’Rides brings green to blues

Lizzie Johnson September 9, 2011

Messy-mouthed barbecue eating contests and soulful blues bands are no longer the only attractions of the popular Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival. Centered on family fun and, of course, blues music,...

Designing for freedom: Students combat human trafficking with fashion show

Sara Driscoll September 9, 2011

Columbia is known for many things: it is home to MU, the Boone Hospital Center and human trafficking. The latter of the three is an issue that often goes unnoticed. The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking...

‘Another Earth’ establishes itself as one of the year’s best

Dylan Chapman September 9, 2011

A beautiful and often undervalued aspect of science fiction is its capacity for introspection, for delving deep into the essence of humanity. So many things can be changed — gravity can be turned off,...

Mizzou Market scheduled to close for March renovations

Mizzou Market scheduled to close for March renovations

Cait Campbell September 9, 2011

The Mizzou Market on Hitt Street, which is open 24 hours a day, offers services to students well into the wee hours of the morning. For those who frequent the facility, the late night socializing and shopping...

Anatomy professor presents research on early human development at Corps of Discovery lecture

Caitlin Holland September 7, 2011

During her presentation at Tuesday’ eighth annual 21st Century Corps Discovery Lecture, anatomy professor Carol Ward quoted geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky to stress the importance of understanding...

Woman arrested after accidentally discharging stolen gun near police

Woman arrested after accidentally discharging stolen gun near police

Dani Kass September 7, 2011

A woman was arrested Wednesday morning after accidentally discharging a stolen gun in her vehicle and shooting a bullet through the floorboard. A Columbia Police Officer pulled over the driver of a Cadillac...

CDIS and MU Direct merge to form Mizzou Online

Katie Yaeger September 2, 2011

In its centennial year of offering distance learning services, MU combined its Center for Distance and Independent Study with MU Direct: Continuing and Distance Education to create [Mizzou Online](http://online.missouri.edu/). MU...

Game Day Playlist

Christine Cauthen September 2, 2011

The Missouri Tigers football team will begin its 2011 season Saturday against Miami (Ohio). The mood you’re in before the game begins sets a huge tone for the whole game, and these songs are sure to...