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The Maneater

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The Maneater

‘Somewhere’ doesn’t lose itself

Lauren Hummel February 4, 2011

Whenever I watch a movie I plan to write about, I always bring a pad of paper and a pen for general note-taking purposes. On average, I’ll jot down two to three pages worth, maybe add a few last notes...

MUPD investigates strong-armed robbery near Ellis Library

Kelsey Maffett February 4, 2011

The MU Police Department continues to look into two robberies — one on campus, the other near it — that have taken place over the last three days. A student was robbed Wednesday morning at the intersection...

MU student studying abroad in Egypt safely out of country

Jimmy Hibsch February 4, 2011

An MU student studying abroad in Egypt is safely out of the country as of Wednesday evening. “Currently, she is safe,” MU spokesman Christian Basi said in an e-mail. “We have been monitoring the...

Res Life, CDS work around snowstorm

Res Life, CDS work around snowstorm

Garrett Richie February 4, 2011

The snowstorm that blanketed Columbia and a major portion of the Midwest has altered many operations on campus during the past few days. Two major concerns circulating among students were possible food...

Put down your drink and pick up a mic

Put down your drink and pick up a mic

Chelsea Bengier February 3, 2011

If you're tired of stepping over puke puddles and smelling the dingy fragrance of intoxicated partiers every weekend, or if you're anxious to show off your rock star skills after watching an episode of...

Columbia Gadget Works promotes science in the community

Columbia Gadget Works promotes science in the community

Tony Puricelli February 1, 2011

Professor Scott Kovaleski took the time to figure out for himself how one could make Christmas lights flash to the beat of his favorite holiday tune. “That involves building some software that will...

'Dog Sees God' drops 'Peanuts' characters into tough times

‘Dog Sees God’ drops ‘Peanuts’ characters into tough times

Kari Paul February 1, 2011

The Theater Department is bringing the "Peanuts" cartoon characters back to life — only this time the "Peanuts" gang of our childhood is all grown up and dealing with some heavy issues. Snoopy is dead,...

Guilty verdict in Doisy murder trial provides closure for detective

Sally French February 1, 2011

Friday’s guilty verdict in a decades-old murder concluded a former detective’s only unresolved case in more than 22 years. Chris Egbert, now retired from the Columbia Police Department, began investigating...

Ed Martin announces bid for US Senate seat

Ed Martin announces bid for US Senate seat

Kari Paul February 1, 2011

Republican attorney Ed Martin announced Monday he will run for a United States Senate seat against incumbent Claire McCaskill in 2012. Martin served as Chief of Staff for former Gov. Matt Blunt and narrowly...

Bingham Gallery showcases graduate students’ work

Bingham Gallery showcases graduate students’ work

Teresa Klassen February 1, 2011

If your idea of art is still-life paintings, you might have a new definition of art by the time you leave George Caleb Bingham Gallery’s new exhibit. The gallery is currently hosting “Where I End And...

Snowed in: Deaton calls snow day for first time since 2006

Snowed in: Deaton calls snow day for first time since 2006

Tony Puricelli February 1, 2011

Chancellor Brady Deaton announced in an e-mail Monday the full closure of MU's campus and the cancellation of all classes, effective 4 p.m. Monday through Tuesday evening. The announcement came after...

On Campus, Around the Nation (2/1/2011)

Lauren Bale February 1, 2011

**Turkish diplomat visits UI, discusses foreign policy** UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS—The Consul General of Turkey Fatih Yildiz spoke on his country’s foreign policy Friday afternoon at Illini Union. Yildiz...