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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

Catwoman rises: The villainess with nine lives

Kate Everson January 28, 2011

Princess Mia is about to don a cat suit. Director Christopher Nolan recently announced Anne Hathaway would play Catwoman in his third Batman film, “The Dark Knight Rises.” The “Princess Diaries”...

Pell Grants could be on chopping block for US Congress

Jade Earle January 28, 2011

Domestic spending cuts will be cut by approximately 22 percent this year under a new plan led by Congress Republicans. Pell Grants may be on the chopping block as part of the new plan to reduce the national...

Shining light on a phantom tradesman

Shining light on a phantom tradesman

Susan Costa January 28, 2011

When you go to the movies, you’re paying for more than a seat in front of the screen. You’re paying for an experience. As the lights dim, the cold volatility of reality fades away, and you are immersed...

Missouri receives “F” in food-borne illness report card

Jaime Henry-White January 28, 2011

The Center for Science in the Public Interest gave Missouri an "F" in reporting food-borne illness outbreaks. The report, published Jan. 19, failed 14 states and gave only 2 states an "A". The report,...

Be-bop and modern music unite in jazz duo

Be-bop and modern music unite in jazz duo

Grace Lyden January 28, 2011

Stanley Clarke and Hiromi share a love of music, but that might be all they have in common. Bassist Clarke has been performing on the American jazz scene for 40 years, and Japanese pianist Hiromi has...

Six students chosen to live in ‘Sustainahouse’

Jaime Henry-White January 28, 2011

Sustain Mizzou selected six students to live in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly house the groups calls "Sustainahouse" starting in the fall. The Sustainahouse board of directors chose Monica Everet,...

Redeeming your New Year’s resolutions

Garrett Richie January 28, 2011

Gym rats across campus are grieving over their lost Rec Center space, thanks to the recent influx of students suffering from a common psychological disease: New Year’s resolutions. Fair-weather fitness...

State senator pushes for health care repeal

Allison Prang January 28, 2011

Missouri Sen. Jane Cunningham, R-Chesterfield, filed a resolution asking Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster to join a national lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's health care act that was...

MU’s fall semester GPA averages to 3.05

Kristian Mundahl January 28, 2011

MU turned out an undergraduate grade point average of 3.05 for the Fall 2010 semester, a continuation of an upward trend over the past few years. According to the annual Fall Semester Enrollment Summary...

In Their Words: First Ward Candidate Mitch Richards

In Their Words: First Ward Candidate Mitch Richards

Lauren Bale January 28, 2011

Mitch Richards is one of four candidates running for Columbia City Council in the First Ward, which includes MU and downtown Columbia. The Maneater interviewed Richards about his political beliefs and...

Teen found with gun linked to weekend shootings

Jimmy Hibsch January 28, 2011

Police linked two weekend shootings to a Douglass High School student after he brought a loaded .45-caliber handgun to classes on Tuesday. Police arrested 17-year-old Alonzo Stevens and an unnamed 16-year-old...

Student political groups plan for semester

Student political groups plan for semester

Allison Prang January 28, 2011

The MU Democrats and Mizzou College Republicans have planned a variety of events for spring semester, including another debate in March. MU Democrats President Matt Tharp said they are planning a debate...