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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

Short plays, not short women

Teresa Klassen February 15, 2011

Even for the theatergoer, plays can be a long experience to sit through. That won't be a problem with the short Women's Play Festival, performed by the Independent Actors Theatre. Each of the five plays...

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...

MUPD investigates racially-charged graffiti message

MUPD investigates racially-charged graffiti message

Jimmy Hibsch February 12, 2011

MU Police Department Capt. Brian Weimer said the department has begun its investigation into the offensive language painted outside Hatch Hall in graffiti Saturday. Weimer said the department is unable...

Attorney general works against domestic violence

Sally French February 11, 2011

Attorney General Chris Koster released a set of recommendations Tuesday that would offer greater protection to victims of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Task Force, a unit seeking to re-evaluate...

Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis campaign begins

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis campaign begins

Vineeta Tan February 11, 2011

Rockin’ Against Multiple Sclerosis began hosting the first of many events this week planned for the annual philanthropy. These events are intended to raise funds for the MS Institute of Mid-Missouri...

SASA organizes bone marrow registry drive

Jimmy Hibsch February 11, 2011

As Sheela Lal, South Asian Student Association vice president of online management, was browsing the Internet recently, she came across the story of Sonia Rai, a 24-year-old South Asian American with leukemia. Rai...

MU plays cupid: Valentine's Day events span weekend

MU plays cupid: Valentine’s Day events span weekend

Tony Puricelli February 11, 2011

As the layers of snow and ice slowly melt away, students prepare for the one of the warmest weekends of the winter season. However, the weather might not be the only thing keeping people warm this weekend. Valentine’s...

Pink Out gymnastics meet raises money for breast cancer research

Nicole Krasavage February 11, 2011

The Missouri gymnastics team will team up with the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center on Friday to raise money for breast cancer research. This event will not mark first time the Department of Athletics has...

School of Law calls Frankenstein to the stand

School of Law calls Frankenstein to the stand

Abigail Geiger February 11, 2011

On Thursday, the School of Law gave students, faculty and the community the chance to see the fabled Dr. Victor Frankenstein in a mock trial in Jesse Auditorium. With their production of “Creating Life...

The pennies, nickels and dimes of love

Lyndsey Garza February 11, 2011

The national economy is facing a bleak unemployment rate, and the college student’s budget is smaller than ever. So what items are on the axing board this Valentine's Day? Lavish dining and fine jewelry,...

RHA fails to reach quorum for vote on judicial branch

Ana Stock February 11, 2011

The addition of a judicial branch to the Residence Halls Association has been in the works with the Policy and Rules Committee since early October. The idea was formally presented as an act to representatives...