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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

MU Library Undergraduate Research Paper Contest looks to increase entries

Jimmy Hibsch April 26, 2011

The winners in the first MU Libraries Undergraduate Research Paper Contest presented their papers Tuesday in Ellis Library. This is the first year the contest was held, librarian Anne Barker said. It...

Columbia orchestra performs Spanish Spring Concert

Chelsea Bengier April 22, 2011

As college students line the street outside The Blue Note to hear the sounds of a rock band inside this weekend, a few blocks away at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, the audience will be transported...

MSA pushes open access materials

Amanda Capua April 22, 2011

The Missouri Students Association Senate passed a resolution in support of the use of open access materials at its meeting Wednesday evening. “Open access materials are materials the author has put...

Earth-friendly clothing doesn’t make you a flower child

Abby Spudich April 22, 2011

It’s time to abandon the stigma attached to eco-friendly fashion. When I began searching for organic and sustainable clothes, I wound up with results like “hippie clothing,” “the dancing yogi”...

Altercation leads to gunfire at Columbia Waffle House

Jared Grafman April 22, 2011

Columbia Police Department officers are investigating a shots-fired incident, which occurred at the Waffle House at 904 Vandiver Drive before dawn Sunday. Officers were dispatched to the location at about...

No shortage of artists at Artlandish

No shortage of artists at Artlandish

Teresa Klassen April 22, 2011

Despite the weekend's forecasted dreary weather, art lovers will keep cozy below Artlandish Gallery for the Catacombs Art Market on Friday and Saturday. About 30 artists will share their wares with the...

Mizzou Dashboard competition coming to a close

Liz Stratman April 22, 2011

Nine residence halls are participating in this year’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” Mizzou Dashboard competition, which lasts until Saturday. Buildingdashboard.net/MU shows current updates in the...

Police blotter (4/22/2011)

Ally McEntire, Kelsey Maffett April 22, 2011

**Dispute results in assault, child endangerment charges** A woman called Columbia Police Department officers at about 9 p.m. Monday concerning a disturbance at 5506 Hunley Court, CPD spokeswoman Latisha...

Sustain Mizzou elects new executive board members

Liz Stratman April 22, 2011

Sustain Mizzou members gathered Wednesday over homemade vegan goods to elect a new president, vice president of programming and spokesperson. Elections started with nominations for Sustain Mizzou president....

McCaskill on the move in Missouri

McCaskill on the move in Missouri

Steven Dickherber, Kari Paul April 22, 2011

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., met with MU Law Democrats on Wednesday to discuss her coming campaign and the problems that face the United States. The senator said she believes the country has come to a...

White House condemns GOP plan as bad for students

Grace Lyden April 22, 2011

The White House continued its efforts to stimulate conversation among young Americans regarding President Barack Obama’s plan for deficit reduction in a conference call Thursday. The Maneater and other...

Greek Week focuses on 'Pillars for Purpose'

Greek Week focuses on ‘Pillars for Purpose’

Sarah Clancey April 22, 2011

The 2011 Greek Week festivities conclude Monday night when the winners of the Greek Life competition will be announced. The preliminary rounds of Fling, the annual skit competition were held Monday, Tuesday...