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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

Oh, for suck’s sake: The modern ruination of Draculas

Joel Samson Berntsen August 26, 2011

Vampire… That name used to mean something. I mean, it still does, obviously, but the word triggers a whole new range of responses nowadays. Now, if I just were to randomly whisper "vampire” in conversation,...

CDS eliminates trays from dining halls to reduce waste

CDS eliminates trays from dining halls to reduce waste

Brittany King August 23, 2011

After a trial run during Summer Welcome sessions, Campus Dining Services officially decided all dining halls will become trayless for the 2011-12 school year. The decision was made after the positive...

MU campus provides variety of art and culture outlets

MU campus provides variety of art and culture outlets

Teresa Klassen August 23, 2011

Many incoming students get lost amongst the sea of buildings that comprise MU. Keen on finding classes, they often pass by the treasures often housed inside these buildings. Columbia is home to a plethora...

New online service makes 911 calls more efficient

New online service makes 911 calls more efficient

Ben Turner August 23, 2011

The City of Columbia adopted a program last week that makes 911 calls more efficient for emergency response personnel. Smart911 is a free service that allows Boone County residents to register information...

Chemical spill temporarily shuts down Lafferre Hall

Chemical spill temporarily shuts down Lafferre Hall

Sally French, Lizzie Johnson August 23, 2011

MU Environmental Health and Safety personnel are still determining the cause of a chemical spill, which occurred Wednesday night in a laboratory in Thomas and Nell Lafferre Hall. "It was a rupture of...

Bingham Gallery showcases work of new MU professors in “Work by New Faculty”

Caitlyn Gallip August 23, 2011

Students will have the opportunity to meet some of the newest members of MU’s faculty through their artwork in the “Work by New Faculty” exhibit, which opens next week. The exhibit at the George...

Local police stress safety tips

Local police stress safety tips

Kelsey Maffett August 23, 2011

With classes back in session and students flocking to campus, local police departments are urging students to keep campus safety tips and resources in mind. "The largest problem we see is larceny and...

Anthropology museum highlights Japanese art

Anthropology museum highlights Japanese art

Sarah Walsh August 23, 2011

The MU Museum of Anthropology will begin the year on a multicultural note with its newest exhibit -- Japanese Art & Archery. The exhibit showcases the high regard that feudal Japanese society held for...

Columbia Regional Airport discusses plans for improvement

Dani Kass August 23, 2011

The Airport Advisory Board for the Columbia Regional Airport discussed a strategic plan for expansion at a meeting on Aug. 10. The plan includes everything from general aviation and commercial air service...

PHA Formal Recruitment breaks participation record

PHA Formal Recruitment breaks participation record

Savannah Kannberg August 23, 2011

The Panhellenic Association wrapped up another Formal Recruitment week Aug. 20 with another participation record broken. Formal Recruitment started Aug. 14, when 1,654 freshman, sophomore and junior women...

Debt ceiling agreement creates problems for graduate students paying off loans

Hunter Woodall August 23, 2011

During the debt ceiling debate on Capitol Hill, Congress cut $917 billion in programs and slashed federal funds across the board. MU graduate students will feel the impact of these cuts almost immediately...

Two recent appointees bring more diversity to Board of Curators

Caitlin Holland August 23, 2011

Six of the nine members of the UM System Board of Curators all fit the same profile. They’re men, and they’re white. But, recent appointments indicate a change in the makeup of the board. David Steward,...