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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Grassroots blazes its way into town

Grassroots blazes its way into town

Hank Koebler April 22, 2011

Columbia’s newest smoke shop took advantage of this month’s most popular unofficial holiday to host its grand opening. Grassroots Smoke Shop, located on 203 N. Tenth St., gave out free Hot Box cookies...

MU introduces new international student fee

Megan Hager April 22, 2011

Increasing numbers of international students at MU and the need for more staff to work with them prompted the creation of a new fee specifically for international students this week. Effective this summer,...

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...