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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

Knife, bat injure victim in neighborhood dispute

Teddy Nykiel April 29, 2011

Two sisters were arrested Saturday night after they hit their neighbor with a baseball bat and cut her with a knife, Detective Tom O’Sullivan of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department said. O'Sullivan...

Queer People of Color shows off talent at Open Mic Night

Marie Mandelberg April 29, 2011

An Open Mic name gave a little-known student group a voice, and recognition, Thursday. Queer People of Color hosted Open Mic Night, the organization's first big event this semester, in the Gaines/Oldham...

Ptarmigan releases its second album in the Key of Forest

Ptarmigan releases its second album in the Key of Forest

Emily Adams April 29, 2011

For most modern artists, inspiration is derived from a coalition of their musical library, a pre-existing desire to rejuvenate the music that they idolize. For Ptarmigan, inspiration dwells in the heart...

MO-X bus suffers damage from severe weather

Dani Kass April 29, 2011

Following a series of tornadoes, St. Louis's skyline included an odd feature Friday: a MO-X bus. The bus was picked up by a tornado and moved to the edge of the parking garage. MO-X Owner Brent Moore...

Giamatti’s wrestling comedy is a ‘Win Win’

Lauren Hummel April 29, 2011

These days, it’s not uncommon to hear talk of financial pressures, people struggling to make ends meet and feeling down on their luck, and Mike Flaherty’s case is no different.  In “Win Win,”...

Stolen car rates steadily decline in Columbia

Stolen car rates steadily decline in Columbia

Tony Puricelli April 29, 2011

The rate of vehicular thefts in Columbia appears to be decreasing, according to data from the Columbia Police Department. CPD records show that 135 cars were stolen inside the city during 2010. That number...

Indie rock with Ozark charm

Pierce Courchaine April 29, 2011

Although Mumford & Sons and Fleet Foxes might get all the attention, the folk revival is flourishing in Missouri. Springfield-native Ha Ha Tonka has been quietly tinkering on a successful career and touring...

Gender-neutral housing resolution debated

Gender-neutral housing resolution debated

Amanda Capua April 29, 2011

The Missouri Students Association hosted a joint session meeting with other on-campus student organizations Wednesday evening. The organizations present were the Residence Hall Association, the Graduate...

Community embraces the arts at Columbia’s Got Talent competition

Chelsea Bengier April 29, 2011

The Columbia community will show off its star-appeal at the Columbia’s Got Talent concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Missouri United Methodist Church. Musicians of all ages, amateur or professional,...

Lowry Mall McDonald's closure approaching

Lowry Mall McDonald’s closure approaching

Sally French April 29, 2011

After May 13, students will have to travel a bit further to get their fry fix. McDonald’s on Lowry Mall is set to close after more than 30 years of business. “Changing landscapes and business factors...

Have no fear…festival season is here

Alex Smith April 29, 2011

**Summerfest – June 29 - July 3, July 5-10, Milwaukee, Wis.** Price: $8 to $15 per day, not including headliners Founded: 1968 Headliners: Kanye West, Katy Perry, Kid Cudi, Toby Keith, Sheryl Crow,...

Princeton Review ranks MU among ‘greenest’ schools

Tony Puricelli April 29, 2011

MU is described as a “sustainability rock star” in a new report from The Princeton Review. The university is featured in the consulting company’s “2011 Guide to 311 Green Colleges.” The report...