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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Heavy-tempered hotshots cool down stress

Eric Dundon January 28, 2011

At the end of a long day, with an aching body from sitting in class for too long, and mind awhirl in history textbooks, nothing brightens my mood more than cursing. No, I don’t perch on my rooftop and...

Mizzou World Cup Tournament returns for second year

Marie Mandelberg January 28, 2011

The African Students Association officially opened registration this week for the second Mizzou World Cup Tournament, scheduled to take place April 29-30. ASA President Patricia Vewenda said this event...

Jury selected for Doisy murder trial

Jimmy Hibsch, Megan Hager January 26, 2011

It was 1976 when former MU student Becky Doisy disappeared. More than 30 years later, Johnny Wright, her accused killer, appeared in court as the jury selection for his trial began Tuesday. Due to media...

Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union

Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union

Kari Paul January 26, 2011

President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday, in which he called upon Republicans and Democrats to unite in support of his goal to advance America in the global community....

Trial for murder of former MU student begins

Opening statements of the Becky Doisy murder trial began at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Johnny Wright, her accused killer, was apprehended in October of last year after a background check for a job in Georgia...

Woods sworn in as MSA president

Woods sworn in as MSA president

Amanda Capua January 26, 2011

Eric Woods and Emily Moon were officially sworn in as the Missouri Students Association president and vice-president during the Senate meeting Wednesday evening. "It was a surreal moment,” Moon said....

OMG Coupons to become first student business in student center

OMG Coupons to become first student business in student center

Vineeta Tan January 25, 2011

OMG Coupons is the first of the three student businesses selected to utilize the Student Entrepreneurial Center, one of the new offices in the MU Student Center. Conceptualized in 2008, OMG Coupons is...

Faculty set to review Deaton's performance as chancellor

Faculty set to review Deaton’s performance as chancellor

Stephanie Ebbs January 25, 2011

A faculty-run review of Chancellor Brady Deaton's performance is underway — it will be the first time he has been reviewed since he took the job in 2004. Faculty Council Vice Chairman Clyde Bentley...

Million dollar decisions face city council candidates

Million dollar decisions face city council candidates

Nichole Ballard January 25, 2011

Columbia City Council candidates attended an orientation Saturday morning to become acquainted with the most-pressing issues facing the city. Among the problems presented to them were a $50 million acquisition...

Eva J's replacement to offer East Asian fare

Eva J’s replacement to offer East Asian fare

Garrett Richie January 25, 2011

Effective in fall 2011, Eva J's will be converted into Sabai, an a la carte, Baja Grill-style dining location that will focus on Southeast Asian cuisine. Students who frequented Eva J's during the fall...

Police investigate multiple shootings

Allison Prang January 25, 2011

At about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Columbia Police Department officers were called to Town and Country Bowling Lanes, at 1508 N. Providence Road, after witnesses reported gunshots, according to a CPD news release. When...

MU celebrates International Day of Collaborative Music

MU celebrates International Day of Collaborative Music

Nassim Benchaabane January 25, 2011

The School of Music joined musicians across Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada Saturday to hold a concert as part of the International Day of Collaborative Music, a day devoted to making collaborative...