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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Suspect arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography

Sally French February 22, 2011

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Columbia man on suspicion of distributing child pornography through a file-sharing program from his home computer network. A Boone County Detective from...

Service sorority hosts male beauty pageant

Service sorority hosts male beauty pageant

Nancy El Attar February 22, 2011

Four male contestants took to the stage Sunday to sing N’Sync, don eveningwear and support a good cause. The men were part of the service sorority Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies’ first male...

Woman brings feather fashion to MU

Woman brings feather fashion to MU

Ashley Carman February 22, 2011

It isn’t an easy feat making feathers — let alone rooster feathers — sexy. Somehow, though, Colleen Liebig manages. Liebig is a yoga instructor by day and feathering-queen by night. She feathers...

Man arrested after threatening store clerk at Tiger Stop

Tony Puricelli February 22, 2011

Marcus Kelly, 37, is charged with driving while intoxicated, resisting or interfering with arrest, possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana and disturbing the peace after a car chase that led to his...