Maneater v. 78, Issue 35
Articles
Tiger swimmers compete with Olympic company at Missouri Grand Prix
Missouri swimmers Koslovskij, Bouchard and Stafford made the cut for the Olympic Time Trials.
MBMI, Zeta Phi Beta raise awareness with Black AIDS Day
The organizations hosted multiple events Tuesday.
One injured, no arrests made in downtown shooting
The Columbia Police Department's Forensic Evidence Team estimates between 20 and 25 shots were fired.
Black and Gold scrimmage provides first look at Missouri softball
The Black team won 8-0 in a game in which coach Ehren Earlywhine felt conflicted from the onset.
MU enshrines six in 2011 Athletics Hall of Fame
Former Tiger stars were inducted at the ceremony Friday night.
Missouri trounces No. 6 Baylor for season sweep
The Tigers are now 3-0 on the season against top 10 opponents.
High number of MSA senators resign this semester
Senate Speaker Jake Sloan said all of the resignations were due to academic obligations or leadership conflicts.
MSA Senate did not approve student fee increase despite protocols in bylaws
Although the Student Fee Review Committee did not present fee increases to senate before it was approved, the fees will increase by $11.16 starting this summer.
MUPD searches for suspect in armed robbery near Memorial Union
A male student was robbed on campus at gunpoint Thursday morning.
Nixon adds $40 million of higher education funding to proposed budget
The UM System would receive $18.7 million of the $40 million.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile catches up in Columbia
The post-graduation Oscar Mayer job offers national experiences.
Out-of-state applicants on the rise at MU
For Fall 2012, more than half of the applicants are out of state students.
TriCo elects new executive board
The 2012-13 board was elected Wednesday night during a TriCo meeting and will take over in April.
MU Dance Marathon raises funds 'For The Kids'
he organization raised more than $3,000 during its recent "For The Kids" Day.
Tiger Garden prepares for Valentine’s Day
Floral shop Tiger Garden is preparing for Valentine’s Day by bringing in more staff and ordering more flowers than last year.
MSA Senate supports Missouri bill that would raise cigarette tax, use revenue for higher education
Raising the tax could generate $400 million for educational purposes.
Scroggs signs 2,000th 'More for Less' Letter
As of Thursday, the campaign had collected 4,964 letters.
MU hires company to help fix transit issues
MU hired the Solstice Transportation Group to look into possible solutions to students’ transportation problems.
Initiatives could legalize marijuana in November
Colorado, Michigan, Montana and Washington have activists seeking signatures for similar initiatives.
On Campus, Around the Nation
A collection of top stories from student newspapers across the country.
Primary voter turnout down 38 percent in Boone County from 2008
Santorum took 49.5 percent of votes in Boone County to win the Missouri primary.
Citizens Police Review Board recommends hiring full-time mediator
The mediator would relieve the caseload the CPRB currently has.
Local education officials react to teacher tenure removal
If the bill passes, seniority in public schools will not be considered when teacher staff is reduced.
New government study says alcohol abuse is higher among college students
Eighty percent of MU students have consumed alcohol at least once in the last year, according to Wellness Resource Center data.
5 reasons V-Day can suck it
Here are five holidays to make you wish you’d never heard of St. Valentine
Emma Woodhouse’s Day Off
Sometimes candy hearts and love can't top chocolate binges and Radiohead.
Comic in town for a night of Black comedy
Lewis Black kept the crowd laughing with rants on everything from cell phones to Rick “Sanitarium.”
Jackass' star Steve-O to prove to he's still crazy, even when sober
The "professional idiot" is performing a five-show engagement at Déjà Vu from Feb. 9 to 11.
My most anticipated game of 2012: 'The Last of Us'
Naughty Dog's newest zombie game should be a fresh take on the stale genre.
The Jung and the breastless: Bland “Method” fails to excite
Cronenberg makes a bizarre departure in “A Dangerous Method," but not in a good way.
Word 4 Word
MOVE asks, “What’s your favorite Super Bowl commercial of all time?”
Lana Del Rey's career might be 'Born to Die'
Love her or hate her, everyone's talking about Lana Del Rey.
L-U-Ved Madonna: Queen of Pop brings back the fun
After years of classic rock and whatever that Black Eyed Peas thing was, halftime shows are finally fun again.
The best and the worst of the 2012 Super Bowl ads
MOVE tackles the best and the worst of this year's Super Bowl ads
City of Columbia to test out new parking meter system
The project comes after citizen inquiries about payment options.
Adhere to the university's values
On Friday, Feb. 3, the university saw yet another racial ...
Conversations with Steve: Steve causes a high-speed collision
Me: Hey, Steve, I see we’re incidentally walking directly ...
Increase in out-of-state applicants good sign for MU
MU has seen a steady increase in applications from out-of-state ...
MSA Senate denies students a voice in student fee approval
The editorial a few weeks ago focused on how the ...
Racism: It's the little things that count
I chair Four Front, a council comprised of minority student ...
Republican spin on January jobs report: swing and a miss
The Labor Department released unexpectedly sunny job numbers last week ...
Pushing their Luck: Gauging the Colts' need for Peyton Manning
Forget the Mayan apocalypse. Shelve the end of days. Screw ...
The freshman foundation delivers hope to Tigers
Freshmen Kyley Simmons, Morgan Eye and Bree Fowler give the Tigers a cause to believe in.
The next shot: Denmon breaks out in crucial moment
The senior forward broke out of his recent slump last week in earning Big 12 Player of the Week honors.
Waters eyes Askren in chase for honors
The sophomore joined former Missouri national champion Ben Askren in elite company this week.
LBC prepares to head to Big 12’s Conference on Black Student Government
Despite MU's move to the Southeastern Conference, LBC will continue to attend the conference.
MSUPB hosts fundraising event
During their last event, the organization raised $1,014 providing more than 9,770 meals.
Saturday matinee pits rematch between No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor
One game separates Baylor and first-place Missouri in the Big 12 Conference standings.
MSA to pursue project to add student survey and grade distribution information to MyZou
The updated features could include information on end-of-course evaluations and grade distributions.
MU holds first Diversity in Action seminar of the semester
The seminar began in 2006 as part of the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative.
MU Law Review Symposium addresses topic of cyber bullying
This year’s Law Review Symposium addresses the topic of cyber bullying with a two-day seminar.
MU researchers discover 'Shieldcroc'
The crocodile is said to have had a head five feet long and anywhere from a 20- to 30-foot body.
Occupying the 53 percent
This past fall, the world welcomed a brand new movement ...
Column: 'Gangsta Nancy Sinatra' Del Rey lights up on 'Born To Die'
The controversial singer delivers on her much-hyped release.
Column: Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet' puts lust before love
Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet' — two teens and their quest to get some.
Review: 'Smash' crashes into NBC, but is it a keeper?
The show weaves in fun musical numbers with dramatic storylines.
Wu-ed (and I liked it)
This designer was the real reason last weekend was super.
Photos and graphics
Senior pitcher Kristin Nottelmann winds up and pitches for the Black team during Saturday's Black and Gold Intersquad game at Dan Devin Pavillion. Nottelmann recorded the victory pitching six innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only two hits.
Police cars are parked at the corner of Walnut and Ninth Street.
Junior guard Michael Dixon celebrates a three-pointer late in the game against No. 6 Baylor on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Dixon made 4 of 7 three-pointers during the 72-57 victory over the Bears.
Former Tiger pitcher Max Scherzer receives his University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame plaque from Athletic Director Mike Alden and Deputy Chancellor Mike Middleton. The Class of 2011 Enshrinement Ceremony took place Friday night at the Columbia Courtyard by Marriott.
University of Florida law professor Lyrissa Lidsky spoke Thursday at the MU School of Law. Lidsky's presentation was part of this year's Law Review Symposium, which addressed the issue of cyberbullying.
Solstice Transportation consultant Mitch Skyer meets with the Missouri Students Association on Wednesday night in an attempt to find the best solution for MU's current transit issues.
Tiger Garden is located inside the Agriculture Building. With less than a week until Valentine's Day, Tiger Garden has been busy preparing for its busiest day of the year.
MSA senator Taylor Major helps senior Tim Cunningham fill out his "More for Less" letter Tuesday at the MU Student Center. Earlier that day, Vice Chancellor Cathy Scroggs signed the 2,000th letter.
Missouri Students Association Senate Speaker Jake Sloan counts votes for new senate members during the MSA meeting Wednesday night.
Junior Taylor Dukes was named president of the Triangle Coalition during its meeting on Wednesday night at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Resource Center.
A new high-tech parking meter on Ninth Street accepts payment by debit card, credit card and cell phone, in addition to coins and EZ Park Cards. The new meters will undergo a 90-day trial period.
Washington state election officials have approved new marijuana reform laws to go on November's ballot. If passed, all criminal penalties will be removed for adults over the age of 21 possessing no more than one ounce of marijuana.
Melinda Manson teaches her second-grade students about chemical reactions using a pancake as an example. Melinda has worked at Rock Bridge Elementary for more than 20 years.
Senior guard Marcus Denmon lays the ball in during Saturday's victory over Kansas at Mizzou Arena. Denmon's 29-point performance earned him Big 12 Player of the Week honors.
Senior forward Christine Flores drives the baseline past an Iowa State defender Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena.The Tigers lost 65-52 to the Cyclones.
Sophomore Alan Waters was named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week for the third time this season. He ranks second only to former wrestler Ben Askren in Missouri wrestling history for most Big 12 Conference’s Wrestler of the Week honors.
