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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Most Influential Student: Lisa White

Jimmy Hibsch May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* Lisa White said she will never forget Feb. 26, 2010, or Feb. 12, 2011 — two dates when racially-charged acts of vandalism rocked the student...

Students want to bring cleaner air to MU

Students want to bring cleaner air to MU

Amber Taylor May 6, 2011

Boisterous coughs followed by senior Alena Pirogova and 18 other students falling to the ground erupted just before 12:20 p.m. Tuesday on Lowry Mall. Each student held a sign that listed the effects of...

Most Influential Student: Eric Woods

May 6, 2011

*This story is part of our 2010-11 Mizzou in Review series.* The view from Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods’ office is a panoramic one. To the right stands Memorial Union, a place...

Anarchy in the USA

Nick Calcaterra May 6, 2011

In last week’s column, I briefly discussed why democracy is inherently flawed, lacking efficiency, etc. So here is the alternative I promised. Before I continue, I must warn you: What I am about to say...

League of Innovators fosters friendship, entrepreneurship

League of Innovators fosters friendship, entrepreneurship

Tony Puricelli May 6, 2011

A new Columbia organization is appealing to the creativity of students and citizens alike to form a community of new innovators. According to its website, The League of Innovators is a creative club dedicated...

Seniors gather around the columns for Senior Sendoff

Seniors gather around the columns for Senior Sendoff

Caitlin Swieca May 6, 2011

More than 1,600 graduating seniors participated in Senior Sendoff on Friday, walking away from Jesse Hall and through the columns to symbolize their leaving MU. The annual event, also known as Tiger Prowl,...

Faculty asks students to support domestic partner benefits

Dani Kass May 6, 2011

A petition on Change.org addressing same-sex domestic partner benefits for employees on MU campuses recently emerged. The petition is part of a movement made by students and Faculty Council supporting...

Slippy LaRue's last waltz

Slippy LaRue’s last waltz

Brandon Foster May 6, 2011

Tacked on the wall of the Slippy LaRue rehearsal room in Andy Launder and Brandon Sanborn's house is a noise violation ticket. "Playing a musical instrumental so as to be heard more than 100 feet (after)...

Food, fairs and festival fun

Emily Willroth May 6, 2011

**Inside Columbia's Wine & Food Festival**
 May 16 to 21
 Throughout Columbia
 For six days out of the year, Columbia’s best chefs team up with the world’s finest winemakers to create one-of-a-kind...

Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination

Nixon withdraws Columbia representative’s curator nomination

Caitlin Swieca May 6, 2011

Gov. Jay Nixon withdrew his nomination for Columbia’s seat on the UM System Board of Curators today after the appointment was held up by Senate President Pro Term Rob Mayer (R-Dexter). By withdrawing...

Four Oh-so-fine spring trends you need to know

Clare Ngai May 6, 2011

Finally, it’s spring. With the very last stretch of winter withdrawn from Missouri, we can now officially flaunt our favorite spring fashion pieces in the season of blooming flowers and chittering birds....

Super to top year’s superhero film list

Chase Koeneke May 6, 2011

For the past few years now, summer has morphed into a time for studios to release their big-budget superhero films. This summer is no different with _Thor_ ,_Green Lantern_ and _Captain America_ on the...