Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

House approves district consolidation

House approves district consolidation

Madeline O’Leary April 8, 2011

The Missouri House of Representatives voted to approve a map that would eliminate a St. Louis congressional district held by Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-Mo. In addition to these changes, Columbia would lose...

Grammy’s and Globes have nothing on ACM, Nick

Abby Spudich April 8, 2011

When you think style, class and prestige, I know the two events that come to mind first: The Academy of Country Music Awards and the Kid’s Choice Awards, duh. Obviously, the ACM Awards were stylish,...

Legislation aids jail inmates with mental health issues

Sally French April 8, 2011

Following a mental evaluation at the Missouri Psychiatric Center in early March, a Cole County Jail inmate attempted suicide after returning to jail. The incident is representative of the growing problems...

‘Take Me Home Tonight’ surprisingly good, disappointingly un-’80s

Chase Koeneke April 8, 2011

As a guy who listens to Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” on a daily basis, I hold the ‘80s very near and dear to my heart , despite only being a part of them for three months of my life, three months...

Highway troopers arrest Columbia woman after chase

Teddy Nykiel April 8, 2011

A Columbia woman was arrested in Monroe County after allegedly leading a state trooper on a short chase. Courtney Bean, 25, was making a left turn when she traveled into the opposite lane of traffic at...

Stephens showcase represents new generation of women in film

Joel Samson Berntsen April 8, 2011

As one of the few women's colleges with a film production program, Stephens College is helping produce the next generation of women filmmakers. These filmmakers will showcase their work in Stephens' annual...

Volunteers ‘Cleanup Columbia’

Volunteers ‘Cleanup Columbia’

Dani Kass April 8, 2011

If Columbia seems cleaner Sunday, the volunteers of Cleanup Columbia are to thank. The 15th annual citywide trash pickup takes place Saturday; volunteers will spread throughout Columbia picking up trash...

Chill out with Columbia's finest frozen treats

Chill out with Columbia’s finest frozen treats

Erin Harris April 8, 2011

With spring finally gracing us with her fashionably late presence, you might find yourself itching for something cool and refreshing to beat back the heat. But keep your screams in order, because these...

On Campus, Around the Nation

Lauren Bale April 8, 2011

**AAP calls for teenage tanning ban** TUFTS UNVIERSITY — The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to impose a ban on teenage tanning,...

Green Dot Day raises awareness for sexual, relationship violence

Jimmy Hibsch April 7, 2011

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center was painting — quite literally — the campus green on Tuesday. “Today, is Green Dot Day, and it is very exciting,” RSVP Center graduate assistant...

Citizens Police Review Board complaint hits dead end

Kelsey Maffett April 5, 2011

The departure of one Columbia Police Department officer has put a stop to a local resident's appeal of excessive force before the Citizens Police Review Board. Officer Chris Hessenflow, the subject of...

On Campus, Around the Nation (4/4/2011)

Lauren Bale April 5, 2011

**Snooki paid more than Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at Rutgers** RUTGERS UNIVERSITY — Students got a glimpse of life inside Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's studio last night during her...