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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

Can we go back to having just one jersey?

Derek Franks March 15, 2013

You know college athletic programs have taken it too far when they dress teams up in jerseys more suitable for hippies than athletes. For the upcoming 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, Adidas has...

Hockey roots give Kelly an edge at the plate

Hockey roots give Kelly an edge at the plate

Jack Witthaus March 15, 2013

“Hey, big spender!” The bass blares from his walk-up song, shaking the metal bleachers, as junior Dylan Kelly smoothly walks to the dish Tuesday afternoon against Jackson State at Taylor Stadium....

Wrestling wins second conference championship

Katherine Knott March 12, 2013

A year ago, the Missouri wrestling had no control over its fate. In the final heavyweight match of the 2012 Big 12 Tournament Championship, Iowa State’s Matt Gibson faced off against Oklahoma State’s...

‘First Take’ is a joke

Kalen Wagoner March 12, 2013

Something especially awful is happening when you find that Stephen A. Smith is the least insufferable person in a conversation. That nightmare became real last Thursday when Smith’s co-host, resident...

Baseball splits series with the Dons 1-1

Baseball splits series with the Dons 1-1

Connor Casey March 12, 2013

Missouri baseball is almost a month into the season, and with a record of 3-7, few can say things have gone according to plan. The Tigers started the season with a 0-6 road trip, followed by three straight...

Missouri basketball prepares for first SEC tournament

Missouri basketball prepares for first SEC tournament

Hunter Woodall March 12, 2013

By the time Missouri arrives in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, a change will have occurred. It’s a whole new stage of the season. The string of close road losses, as well as the undefeated record at...

Missouri gymnastics falls short of No. 17 Illinois

Katie Pohlman March 11, 2013

Missouri gymnastics put up a good fight Friday during Senior Night at the Hearnes Center, but fell to No. 19 Illinois 196.300-194.125 in their last home meet of the season. The Tigers started the competition...

Missouri gives up 5 runs in ninth, lose 8-3 to San Francisco

Jack Witthaus March 10, 2013

The overcast weather should have been a warning. In a game marred with mistakes, the Tigers (3-7, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) used six pitchers and committed three errors en route to an 8-3 loss to the...

Rodman’s visit opens the door for more athletes to talk to crazy people

Derek Franks March 8, 2013

Move over, John Kerry. We’ve got a new way to do foreign relations here in America. Last week, the outrageous story surfaced about former basketball star Dennis Rodman and his February trip to North...

Missouri gymnastics to honor seniors Friday night

Katie Pohlman March 8, 2013

As she walks off after competing her floor exercise routine Friday night, senior gymnast Tori Howard will have mixed emotions. She will be proud of her performance and the fact she has perfected her routine...

Tigers look to continue success at MAC championships

Tigers look to continue success at MAC championships

Ryan Williamson March 8, 2013

Last year, the Missouri wrestling team shocked fans when it took home the Big 12 Tournament championship. On Sunday, the Tigers will look to win their conference tournament again but as members of the...

Tigers rack up first two wins

Tigers rack up first two wins

Jack Witthaus March 8, 2013

On Wednesday, the Missouri baseball squad (2-6, 0-0 Southeastern Conference) pulled the brooms out of the closet at Taylor Stadium. After losing their first two series of the year, the Tigers took both...