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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

Learning at MU: A guide to studying in college

Learning at MU: A guide to studying in college

Celia Ampel August 17, 2011

Next time you’re drunkenly stumbling through the Quad and the statue of David R. Francis is wrinkling its nose at what you’ve become, you’ll wish you had studied more. Here’s our guide to making...

Fighting the Mizzou 22, one workout at a time

Fighting the Mizzou 22, one workout at a time

Caitlin Swieca August 17, 2011

Ah, college. It's the land of long hours spent studying, stressful classes and unlimited desserts at every meal. Without parents around to monitor students' eating habits, many freshmen gain the dreaded...

Answer nature’s call in Columbia

Answer nature’s call in Columbia

Garrett Richie August 17, 2011

Every year, thousands of optimistic, enthusiastic and adorably naive freshmen make the pilgrimage to the magical land of Columbia. Some come from big cities far and near, some from average suburbs across...

Getting involved: A guide to MU student orgs

Getting involved: A guide to MU student orgs

Kelly Olejnik August 17, 2011

If you are a student looking for the full experience here at MU, pick one of its many student organizations and get involved. According to the Organization Resource Group website, MU is home to more than...

Famous faces: a list of some of the movers and shakers on campus

Jimmy Hibsch, Kelly Olejnik August 17, 2011

**Mike Zeiter** Mike Zeiter is MU’s Interfraternity Council president. Zeiter has been involved with Greek Life throughout his years at MU. He is the former president and former recruitment chairman...

Organizations offer religious outlets

Dani Kass August 17, 2011

Adjusting to college can be hard enough on its own. Between moving cities, meeting new friends and being surrounded by a seemingly endless choice of clubs to join, finding somewhere you feel comfortable...

Keeping with tradition: MU customs and legends

Keeping with tradition: MU customs and legends

Jimmy Hibsch August 17, 2011

Didn’t pay enough attention on your tour of campus? Fear not! We’ve got you covered for all of MU’s traditions. **David R. Francis’ nose** David R. Francis is well on his way to becoming the...

Service plays essential role in learning at MU

Tony Puricelli August 17, 2011

You made it to college. As the wise but troubled Axl Rose put it, “Welcome to the jungle.” As you adjust to all the new people and scenery, it's easy to fall into the pattern of class, dinner, party,...

No parents, no problem: A guide to amenities around Columbia

Abby Spudich August 17, 2011

Your friends and family might have stressed you out about living in “the real world” after you move to college, but don’t fret. Sure, mom won’t be there to buy you groceries or do your laundry,...

From A to Z: A guide to life in Columbia

From A to Z: A guide to life in Columbia

Sally French August 17, 2011

As an MU student, you’ve surely mastered the English language. But that doesn’t mean you can't brush up on your ABC’s with our A to Z guide of all things MU and Columbia. **Anheuser Busch Natural...

Unleashing the tiger in you: Finding romance in the jungle

Unleashing the tiger in you: Finding romance in the jungle

Avenly Jones August 17, 2011

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “With freedom comes responsibility.” And, though Roosevelt probably wasn’t talking relationship-wise, it still applies. Just because moving off to college means you are...

Not a meat-lover? Not a problem

Not a meat-lover? Not a problem

Sally French August 17, 2011

It was my first time in my life setting foot in Missouri, and I asked the lady at the rental car place for a good restaurant recommendation. She recommended a barbecue-style restaurant, where I’m almost...