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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

No Coast rap battle attracts nationwide talent

No Coast rap battle attracts nationwide talent

Garrett Richie February 15, 2011

A small group of men gathered near the dimly lit side-stage of Cafe Berlin on Friday night, laughing, joking and setting up lights and speakers. At first glance they appeared to be a trendy hip-hop set...

New discovery changes perceptions of human evolution

Kari Paul February 15, 2011

A study published last week in the journal Science revealed humans developed arched feet much earlier than scientists thought —- a discovery that is shaking up the way evolution is viewed in the science...

Love Your Body committee says 'Be your own Valentine'

Love Your Body committee says ‘Be your own Valentine’

Jimmy Hibsch February 15, 2011

Plenty of the men and women who visited the Women’s Center this Valentine’s Day were single. And they all love it. These people are protégés of the lesson the Love Your Body committee was preaching...

MU Health Care reopens two clinic facilities

MU Health Care reopens two clinic facilities

Caitlin Swieca February 15, 2011

Two MU Health Care facilities re-opened this month after closing temporarily to make repairs or move facilities. The outpatient clinic of the George David Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center resumed operation...

Greek Life Councils attend St. Louis conference

Madeline O’Leary February 15, 2011

Executive members from the Office of Greek Life attended the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values four-day conference over the weekend in St. Louis. The goals of the conference were to educate...

New website makes criminal history checks available within seconds

Jimmy Hibsch February 15, 2011

The Missouri State Highway Patrol unveiled a new website granting the public access to criminal history checks in a matter of seconds. “This is another example of the patrol using technology to more...

College Republicans visit Washington, D.C. for national conference

Allison Prang February 15, 2011

Six members of the Mizzou College Republicans traveled to Washington D.C. last week for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. The conference was held over the weekend at the Washington...

Report: More than 30 academic buildings in need of renovation

Report: More than 30 academic buildings in need of renovation

Allison Prang February 15, 2011

A Jan. 25 report from MU Campus Facilities states MU needs $511 million to fund what they refer to as capital renewal, deferred maintenance and plant/program adaptation. MU has identified over 30 academic...

New website gives a glimpse into Columbia nightlife

New website gives a glimpse into Columbia nightlife

Abbey Sussell, Emily Willroth February 15, 2011

It happens every weekend, whether it’s taking down a record-breaking amount of shots or grinding up on a stud at the bar. It's a picturesque moment — but no one has a camera. Shpend Ibraimi realizes...

Old campus spaces find new uses

Old campus spaces find new uses

Robert Langellier February 15, 2011

Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of campus planning, university officials have to fit a circle into a square. Sometimes the Large Ensembles division of the School of Music has to fit into what was once...

Sustain Mizzou collects old electronics for e-waste drive

Tony Puricelli February 15, 2011

Sustain Mizzou will host its first ever electronic waste collection drive Feb. 22. The drive will take place over three days, until Feb. 24, on Lowry Mall and in the MU Student Center. An e-waste drive...

State Chief Justice Price says Missouri prisons overpopulated

State Chief Justice Price says Missouri prisons overpopulated

Steven Dickherber February 15, 2011

In his State of the Judiciary address, State Chief Justice Ray Price called for a reformation of the Missouri prison system, saying prisons are overpopulated with nonviolent offenders. "We continue to...