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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

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...

When less government became ‘draconian’

Nick Calcaterra February 21, 2011

The Republicans successfully pushed a $61 billion budget cut proposal through the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday. Although the proposed federal budget reduction is relatively small, it has seen...

Marijuana packaged for sale found during Stadium traffic stop

Steve Cassidy February 21, 2011

A Boone County Sheriff’s Department officer found a Fulton man in possession of a large amount of marijuana prepared for sale, a sheriff’s department news release stated. A traffic enforcement officer...

TriCo votes on new executive board, logo

TriCo votes on new executive board, logo

Marie Mandelberg February 18, 2011

The Triangle Coalition met Wednesday night to vote for a new logo and 2011-2012 executive board members. Communications Officer Kayden Prinster said the logo change was a way for current members to be...

Admissions Office, Res Life handles graffiti aftermath

Garrett Richie February 18, 2011

In the wake of Saturday's racially-offensive graffiti message, The Office of Admissions is focusing on maintaining MU’s reputation as a campus that promotes diversity, Director of Admissions Barbara...

New student organization helps Rwandan women

Jimmy Hibsch February 18, 2011

When graduate students Dan Kordenbrock and Roshani Mahadevan returned from their Rwandan study abroad trip with French Associate Professor Rangira Béa Gallimore, they came home inspired. The result of...

Mizzou Advantage awards $1.4 million in grants

Jimmy Hibsch February 18, 2011

Mizzou Advantage awarded more than $1.4 million to 38 proposals Tuesday. “What exactly the project is, varies so much from one to another,” Mizzou Advantage Program Coordinator Meg Phillips said....

Obama’s proposed budget increases education spending, caps defense

Obama’s proposed budget increases education spending, caps defense

Kari Paul February 18, 2011

President Barack Obama announced his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012 Monday; a plan the administration hopes will be responsible for $1.1 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade. The budget...

False rumors of Brad Pitt visit to MU make social media rounds

Allison Prang February 18, 2011

Rumors of a campus visit from Brad Pitt, actor, philanthropist, Academy Award nominee and former MU student, spread via Facebook and Twitter on Thursday afternoon. Early in the afternoon, rumors began...