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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

‘Project 573: the American Response’ offers local coverage of recession

Caitlin Swieca March 21, 2011

“Project 573: the American Response,” a journalism capstone project using various platforms to tell local stories related to the economic recession, launched Monday. The website, project573.com, was...

‘Proof’ proves itself to audiences

Tony Puricelli March 21, 2011

After opening Thursday night, the MU Theatre Department will continue its production of “Proof” by David Auburn from Tuesday to Thursday at the Corner Playhouse. The show about the intertwining relationships...

Tiger Wheelchair Basketball season comes to a close

Jimmy Hibsch, Abbey Sussell March 21, 2011

After five years of coming in last at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament in Texas, the Missouri Tigers Wheelchair Basketball team placed fifth this year. “This is the first...

Tiger baseball seeing improvements before Big 12 play

Mike Vorel March 21, 2011

The Missouri Tigers are playing their best baseball of the season, and the timing couldn’t be any better. After a disappointing 4-9 start to the 2011 season, the Tigers have rattled off six wins in...

MDHE approves UM System tuition hike, fines averted

Jimmy Hibsch March 20, 2011

The Missouri Department of Higher Education approved the waiver the UM System filed in regard to its decision to raise tuition more than the consumer price index Monday. “Based on the university’s...

UM System website gets a facelift

Jimmy Hibsch March 20, 2011

A few years ago, the UM System conducted a survey to gauge the public’s attitude about higher education. The response showed many citizens don’t fully realize the system’s breadth, reach and impact...

Cirque du Soleil performers to bring circus acts to MU

Cirque du Soleil performers to bring circus acts to MU

Dani Kass March 19, 2011

Be prepared for dancing, flying, acrobatics, comedy and music in the form of Cirque Montage in Jesse Auditorium this Tuesday. Cirque Montage, created by Michael Manzanet, tells the story of a Ringmaster...

Gotta have my Cake Pops

Krissy Tripp March 18, 2011

This column is about Starbucks, and no, I’m not writing a behind the times piece about their new logo. The logo is fine — they change all the time and neither a company facelift nor the blitz of media...

Four candidates vie for city manager role

Nichole Ballard March 18, 2011

The public and City Council will get their chance to interview the four city manager candidates vying to fill Bill Watkins’ former role during a three-day process that begins Friday. The city of Columbia...

Student athlete background checks left to each MU program

Megan Hager March 18, 2011

A CBS/Sports Illustrated investigation into criminal records of student athletes revealed that one of every 14 players on top 25 Division I football programs had criminal records. The study, which lasted...

LBC continues tweaking constitution

LBC continues tweaking constitution

Kelly Olejnik March 18, 2011

The Legion of Black Collegians continued amending its constitution Wednesday, adding a policy for making financial requests and increasing the required GPA for officers. According to Section 3a of the...

Speaker discusses science of sexual arousal

Speaker discusses science of sexual arousal

Vineeta Tan March 18, 2011

Sexuality educator Sheri Winston revealed the secrets of sexual pleasure to students in Stotler Lounge on Wednesday. Winston spoke in conjunction with the Sexual Health Advocate Peer Educators’ annual...