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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MSA to honor fallen soldiers in Memorial Union

Angie Andera July 6, 2011

The Missouri Students Association’s Student Affairs Committee plans to install plaques honoring MU students and staff who died in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The idea for the new plaques came to Student...

MSA, IFC stress summer recruitment for freshmen

MSA, IFC stress summer recruitment for freshmen

Matthew Flores July 6, 2011

As part of its attempt to improve outreach both on campus and in the community, the Missouri Students Association is putting a strong emphasis on freshman recruitment at Summer Welcome. "Outreach is important...

Sparky’s cicada ice cream starts, ends in one day

Sparky’s cicada ice cream starts, ends in one day

Drew Koch July 6, 2011

Local ice cream vendor Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream has always been known for its exotic flavors and out there ideas. Ice creams like red wine and chocolate or bacon and maple syrup are staples on the...

New uniforms to provide fresh look for Marching Mizzou

New uniforms to provide fresh look for Marching Mizzou

Tony Puricelli July 6, 2011

A new season means a new look for Marching Mizzou. The band will premiere a brand new uniform design at the opening day football game Sep. 3, when the Tigers face off against Miami of Ohio. The current...

Boone County puts flood preparations in place in case of emergency

Taylor Fox July 6, 2011

As water levels continue to rise along the Missouri River, Boone County towns prepare for potential flood damage due to the release of water along multiple Missouri dams. The Boone County Public Works...

Larger, more up-to-date house under construction for Beta Theta Pi

Elise Moser July 6, 2011

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity began a $12 to 13 million reconstruction project on the chapter’s house. The reconstruction will replace a 47-year-old building as well as expand the chapter’s real estate....

Keep it cool with these summer essentials

Madeline Kuennen July 6, 2011

You’re all probably aware of the runway’s hottest trends for summer: maxi dresses, crochet and massive tribal patterns. You’ve seen the movement toward retro, lady-like styles and natural hues. Maybe...

Women’s and Gender Studies Department creates targeted teaching opportunities

Grace Lyden July 6, 2011

A growing student interest in Women's and Gender Studies has caused the department turn to nontraditional teaching positions in recent semesters. Women's and Gender Studies is one of the fastest growing...

The three people you’re sure to see in downtown CoMo

The three people you’re sure to see in downtown CoMo

Cassie Tipping July 6, 2011

Let’s make this clear from the get-go: Columbia is a city of many people of many backgrounds, subcultures and interests. It’s impossible to group the folks who walk the streets of downtown CoMo, or...

MU discusses possible athletic scholarship increase

Hunter Woodall July 6, 2011

Before making her college decision, sophomore Molly Kreklow weighed her options. In high school, she played volleyball and was selected as an Under Armour High School All-American and was a representative...

Beyonce’s 4 doesn’t live up to its epic title

Alex Smith July 6, 2011

Is it just me, or are there way too many examples of why the pop cliché of having one hip-hop verse is just a terrible idea? It's rare for it to be pulled off in a convincing fashion without ruining the...

A guide to going Greek

Kelly Olejnik July 6, 2011

More than 22 percent of students on campus participate in Greek Life, and an average of 2,000 students participate in recruitment every year, Greek Life Coordinator Julie Drury said. According to the...