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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

Woman arrested after exploiting victim from New Horizons

Jimmy Hibsch April 19, 2011

The New Horizons Community Support Center called the Columbia Police Department to aid it in the investigation of an apparent exploitation by an employee. According to a CPD news release, in January 2011,...

Artrageous Friday celebrates artistic prosperity

Liz Stratman April 17, 2011

Five years ago, local artists had an idea -- one that would welcome the Columbia community into their world of inspirational art and culture. This idea involved into a quarterly event, where people gathered...

MU, Texas A&M snag $14 million grant for cattle research

Steve Cassidy April 16, 2011

MU and Texas A&M have been awarded two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that total more than 14 million dollars. The two schools will combine their efforts in researching food efficiency...

Not all frozen foods are created equal

Krissy Tripp April 15, 2011

Instant food. Most experts recommend not eating it, and the nutrition label usually boasts enough sodium to fill a salt-shaker, but for the average overachieving student, the convenience is unbeatable....

Brother Jed, atheist debate Christianity for crowd of 200

Brother Jed, atheist debate Christianity for crowd of 200

Sally French April 15, 2011

Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed, was once an atheist, and atheist activist Dave Muscato was once a Christian. But Thursday night, Smock defended Christianity in a passionate yet good-spirited debate...

‘Hanna’ is a Grimm take on modern-day fairy tale

Lauren Hummel April 15, 2011

Much like the dismal fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, “Hanna” is a dark film that chronicles the tale of a 16-year-old trained assassin, confronted with her most important task to date. And let me...

Accessibility Fair shines light on problems students with disabilities face

Jimmy Hibsch, Abbey Sussell April 15, 2011

If there was one thing organizers of Wednesday’s Accessibility Fair were trying to instill in participants, it was to not be afraid to ask about disabilities. “A lot of times, people want to know,”...

Ditch the Natty and opt for these Mid-MO brews

Ditch the Natty and opt for these Mid-MO brews

Pierce Courchaine April 15, 2011

There comes a point in every drinker’s life when shotgunning Natty with the boys or sipping on Bud Select ceases to bring the same joy it once did. Like good wine or good food, good beer can spur pleasure...

Police blotter (4/15/2011)

Sally French, Ally McEntire April 15, 2011

**Windows shattered during physical assault** Evelynne P. Dunkin and her boyfriend were arguing Monday when police were called to their apartment at 2309 W. Broadway. The couple had been arguing for...

Jazz pianist creates cultural bridge

Nassim Benchaabane April 15, 2011

Grammy-Award-winning jazz pianist Danilo Pérez said he believes musicians should ask themselves, "What's your story?" “When I sit down at the piano, I think about my life and what I love," Pérez said....

Greek chapters paired with beneficiaries for Greek Week

Greek chapters paired with beneficiaries for Greek Week

Madeline O’Leary April 15, 2011

Fourteen groupings of MU sororities and fraternities were grouped to represent each of the 14 beneficiaries being honored during Greek Week 2011. Comprised of close to 400 members each, the groupings...

Go green at Columbia Earth Day festival

Chelsea Bengier April 15, 2011

The drab grayness of winter has finally seceded; flowers are blooming and life around Columbia is celebrating the fresh, warm comfort of spring. As the temperature rises and the landscape brightens to...