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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

How Fall Out Boy broke my heart with six letters

Ellen Fike February 25, 2011

Hiatus. Normally, I would have never taken another glance at this word. But in 2009, my favorite band, Fall Out Boy, used this six-letter word to break my heart. My four favorite men had announced that...

Students push for ‘real food’ in dining halls

Liz Stratman February 23, 2011

As a result of the Real Food Forum in late January, SustainaReps, student representatives working out of the Sustainability Office, have been taking the next steps to pushing more locally-grown food into...

Tommy and the High Pilots have little time for play

Megan Suddarth February 22, 2011

Although downtime is rare for Tommy and the High Pilots, the members take time to relish in the small things. “I’m just standing here watching my boys play pool,” lead singer Tommy Cantillon said....

Council discusses new apartment complex, honors officers

Council discusses new apartment complex, honors officers

Nichole Ballard February 22, 2011

Columbia City Council approved the site for new student housing, in addition to recognizing local officers for outstanding service Monday night. Council members discussed a new apartment complex, The...

Fundraisers take a plunge to support Special Olympics

Lauren Bale February 22, 2011

For those seeking an adrenaline rush in the form of hypothermia, or for those who simply can’t wait for the balmy days of summer to go for an outdoor swim, look no further than the fourth annual Polar...

MU Libraries emphasize digital archives

Caitlin Swieca February 22, 2011

MU Libraries have placed an increased emphasis on acquiring digital resources, following a nationwide trend of utilizing the Internet as a key research tool. To discuss the implications of the digitization...

Honky tonk star Stacie Collins lives the dream

Megan Suddarth February 22, 2011

The Stacie Collins Band livens up the classic rock and country combination. “Our music is like Little Walter meets Joan Jett and Tammy Wynett, in a nutshell,” Collins said. “I really got excited...

'Vagina Monologues' cast performs to 1,700

‘Vagina Monologues’ cast performs to 1,700

Jimmy Hibsch February 22, 2011

Women and men alike gathered Saturday in Jesse Auditorium to pay tribute to the one thing they all love: vaginas. Sponsored by Stronger Together Against Relationship and Sexual Violence and advised by...

Boone County expects to spend $1.7 million on snow removal

Boone County expects to spend $1.7 million on snow removal

Abigail Geiger February 22, 2011

Due to record and unexpected snowfall in early February, Boone County is tabulating clean up costs in order to start the process of receiving potential federal assistance. In order to receive federal aid,...

Thursday marks RHA presidential election

Ana Stock February 22, 2011

The Residence Halls Association presidential election will feature two slates as options for voters this week. Residents will receive an e-mail Thursday that will include a link to the polling site. **Chris...

Researchers question reality of Obama’s education goals

Lauren Bale February 22, 2011

President Barack Obama’s initiative to raise college degree completion rates in America has sparked debate among researchers. In his State of the Union address, Obama spoke of his goal to again make...

Forums to draw public opinion on UM president search

Forums to draw public opinion on UM president search

Allison Prang February 22, 2011

In search of the next UM System president, the committee tasked with hiring the next university head executive will host seven forums across Missouri to hear the public’s opinion on qualities it wants...