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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

City warns weather conditions still dangerous despite sunshine

Jessica LeMay February 4, 2011

With almost 20 inches of snowfall, Columbia's Public Works Department is taking several measures toward clearing the streets beyond simply plowing. The city warns although the streets are better and the...

Tokyo Police Club makes a splash in smaller US cities

Tokyo Police Club makes a splash in smaller US cities

Parker Tarun February 4, 2011

It’s a story that’s only beginning. Still, it's a testament to the power of demand in the Information Age that a quartet from the suburbs of Toronto has enjoyed the colossal success that Tokyo Police...

For ‘situationally critical’ staff, campus never comes to complete stop

Megan Hager February 4, 2011

Although students have had a break from the normal stresses of attending class, faculty and staff members considered “situationally critical” continued their work at MU over the past few days despite...

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...

Accomplished student playwright dies at 22

Travis Cornejo February 1, 2011

Junior Michael Miller, 22, died Jan. 27 after a lifelong battle with muscular dystrophy. Miller was born Oct. 6, 1988, in Jefferson City. He enrolled at MU after graduating from Jefferson City High School....

Students take first step toward more locally-produced food at MU

Liz Stratman February 1, 2011

Interested students took the next step in bringing locally-produced food to MU after participating in the “Real Food forum at Mizzou” over the weekend. The Real Food Challenge defines “real food”...

‘Blood Brothers’ aims to increase minority blood donations

‘Blood Brothers’ aims to increase minority blood donations

Jimmy Hibsch February 1, 2011

Things got a little bloody in Stotler Lounge on Friday. As part of the Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative’s Black Men Rising week, the men, along with the five National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities,...

Diversity University adds new sounds to KCOU

Megan Hager February 1, 2011

If you’re in the mood for fashion advice, playful debates, interesting banter and a playlist that could satisfy even the most finicky of music connoisseurs, then Diversity University could be the radio...

Size of college endowments on the rise

Ethan Colbert February 1, 2011

The rate of return on endowments for higher education institutions rebounded from last year's historic lows, a recent study found. The National Association of College and University Officers, or NACUBO,...

Roommates’ dispute over music ends in assault

Sally French February 1, 2011

A fight between roommates over music led to physical violence, causing the Columbia Police Department to arrest senior Chelsea Ladd on Friday. Ladd, 21, reportedly slapped her roommate after Ladd told...

Recent shootings linked to illegal firearms

Recent shootings linked to illegal firearms

Jimmy Hibsch February 1, 2011

Douglass High School student Alonzo Stevens was arrested Jan. 25 when he was found with a .45-caliber handgun at school. Stevens later admitted he was involved in two weekend shootings the Columbia Police...

Student robbed at gunpoint near campus

Kelsey Maffett February 1, 2011

An MU student was robbed at gunpoint early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Rollins Street and East Campus Drive. The victim reported seeing two suspects exit a small, white four-door vehicle resembling...