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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

New look of IFC Formal Recruitment receives mixed reviews

Lindsey Davison July 18, 2011

The Interfraternity Council Formal Recruitment has looked a little different this summer. Held June 24 to 25, the once three-day event was cut to just two days this year, but the process remained the...

FACSS collects donations for visiting families of deceased scholars

Katie Yaeger July 18, 2011

The Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars is raising money for the families of MU researchers Meng Fanjun and Zhang Chunyang. The couple drowned in a Branson hotel pool on July 5. FACSS...

Deaton receives positive evaluation from faculty

Deaton receives positive evaluation from faculty

Elise Moser July 13, 2011

Chancellor Brady Deaton received a positive evaluation last month from MU faculty. More than 400 faculty members responded to a survey about Deaton’s performance over the last seven years. Deaton received...

Boone County puts flood preparations in place in case of emergency

Taylor Fox July 12, 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...

Some pay to sleep behind bars at new Cole County Jail

Andrew Gibson July 12, 2011

Committing a crime is not always a requirement to spend the night in jail. For a fee, people can now spend a night behind bars at the new Cole County Jail in Jefferson City. as part of their new Bed, Breakfast...

Search begins for Honors College director replacement

Katie Yaeger July 12, 2011

A committee of four MU administrators began reviewing applications June 30 for the Honors College Director position. Former Director Stuart Palonsky announced in September he would resign from his post...

Law school’s LL.M. Program changing leadership

Law school’s LL.M. Program changing leadership

Tony Puricelli July 12, 2011

After 10 years of spearheading the School of Law’s masters program in dispute resolution, professor John Lande is stepping down as director. The LL.M. Program, which began in 1999, was the first in...

The next big thing: Obama speaks to America on Twitter

Abigail Geiger July 7, 2011

President Obama set a new precedent for communication between the government and its citizens in the first-ever hour-long Twitter “town hall” meeting Monday, where he answered burning questions about...

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...