The Maneater
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The Maneater Student Newspaper |
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| Established | 1955 |
| Serving Students at | University of Missouri University of Missouri The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses... |
| Founding Editor | Joel Gold |
| Editor-in-Chief | Travis Cornejo |
| Managing Editor | Katherine Moritz |
| Business Manager | Miranda Eikermann |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri Columbia, Missouri Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the... , USA |
| Office | G216 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO, 65211 |
| Homepage | http://www.themaneater.com/ |
The Maneater student newspaper
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
is the official, but independent, student-run newspaper of the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
. The Maneater editorial and advertising staffs are composed entirely of students with the exception of a professional business adviser and a receptionist. The newspaper has no affiliation to the Missouri School of Journalism
Missouri School of Journalism
The Missouri School of Journalism at University of Missouri in Columbia, claims to be the oldest formal journalism school in the world. Founded in 1908, only the Ecole Supérieure de Journalisme de Paris established in 1899 may be older...
. The Maneater is published twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Its official slogan is "You've been warned."
Its unofficial slogan is "The Maneater: Where life is a Hall & Oates song
Maneater (Hall & Oates song)
"Maneater" is a single recorded by American duo Hall & Oates from their 1982 album H2O. It reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on December 18, 1982...
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History
The Maneater was founded in 1955 by Joel Gold, then a sociologySociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
student, and Jim Willard, as Business Manager. Gold took over the former newspaper, then named the Missouri Student. The Missouri Student was run by the Delta Upsilon
Delta Upsilon
Delta Upsilon is the sixth oldest international, all-male, college Greek-letter organization, and is the oldest non-secret fraternity in North America...
fraternity, but Gold renamed it The Maneater to reflect a more aggressive news angle.
Regarding the name change, Gold wrote in the first issue of The Maneater: “The name ‘Missouri Student’ reflected the editorial policy of the former paper quite well. It signified nothing.”
Recent editors-in-chief and managing editors:
2011-12: Travis Cornejo/Katherine Moritz/Abigail Spudich
2010-11: Zachary Toombs/Lyndsie Manusos
2009-10: Josh Barone/Mary Daly
2008-09: Elliot Njus/Michael Sewall
2007-08: Steve Oslica/Rae Nudson
2006-07: Lee Logan/Maggie Creamer
2005-06: Jenna Youngs/Derek Kravitz/Coulter Jones
2004-05: Sarah Larimer/Sam Baker
2003-04: Tim Elfrink/Blythe Terrell
2002-03: Nick Choate/Stephanie Grasmick
2001-02: Patrick Terpstra/Tim Leong
2000-01: Paul Wilson/Chris Heisel
1999-2000: Jake Wagman/Julie Bykowicz
1998-99: John Roby/David Griner
1997-98: Jennifer Dlouhy/Kelly Wiese
1996-97: Carmel Snyder/Jennifer Campbell
1995-96: Patrick Strawbridge/Carmel Snyder
1994-95: Justin Hyde/Gina Hosler
1993-94: Sarah Karp/David A. Lieb
1992-93: Catherine Senderling/Anthony Beckman
1991-92: Frank Gluck/Rexx Dickson
1990-91: Grant Barrett
Grant Barrett
Grant Barrett is an American lexicographer, specializing in slang, jargon and new usage. He is also co-host and co-producer of the nationwide public radio show A Way With Words, and editor of the Official Dictionary of Unofficial English , the Oxford Dictionary of American Political Slang Grant...
/Chris Blake
1989-90: John Hedgecoth/Devona Walker
1988-89: Marc Attenberg/Mick Normington
Independent Newspaper
Since 1955, The Maneater has been an independent student publication. Financially, The Maneater is a non-profit newspaper supported by a fully functional advertising staff. The newspaper is distributed free of charge. The editorial department of The Maneater is independent from any school government or organization, as well as the university itself.MOVE Magazine
The newspaper staff also produces an entertainment weekly called MOVE Magazine. MOVE is aimed at local and national entertainment news and reviews. In 2006, MOVE featured interviews with actor Harrison FordHarrison Ford
Harrison Ford is an American film actor and producer. He is famous for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. Ford is also known for his roles as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness and Jack Ryan in...
, comedian Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia , born Ned Arnel Mencia, is a Honduran-born American comedian, writer, and actor. His style of comedy is often political and involves issues of race, culture, criminal justice, and social class...
, rap artist MC Chris
Mc chris
mc chris is an American rapper, voice actor, writer and improvisational comedian....
, and rock band Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
, among others. Recent interviews have included Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
, MTV VJ Dave Holmes, singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson
Kimya Dawson is an American singer-songwriter, best known as a solo performer and as one half of The Moldy Peaches. In Swahili, "Kimya" means "silence" or "silent".-Career:...
and Death Cab For Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
. Joel Sampson Berntsen is the current editor of MOVE.
Awards
The newspaper has been highly decorated by national and state organizations, including several ACPAssociated Collegiate Press
The Associated Collegiate Press is the largest and oldest national membership organization for college student media in the United States. The ACP is a division of the National Scholastic Press Association...
Pacemaker awards, Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
Mark of Excellence Awards and Missouri College Media Association Better Newspaper Contest awards.
In October 2007 it was announced that The Maneater had won the 2007 Pacemaker Award, which is considered the Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
of collegiate journalism.
The Maneater went on to win the Online Pacemaker Award in October 2009, the highest national honor for college newspaper websites. The Maneater's website also won the Missouri College Media Association's first place prize in 2011.
Editorial board for Fall 2011
Travis Cornejo, Editor-in-ChiefKatie Moritz, Managing Editor
Nate Atkins, Copy Chief
Abby Spudich, Copy Chief
Krissy Tripp, Projects Editor
Ashley Lane, Production Manager
James Militello, Photo Editor
Aimee LaPlant, Online Development Editor
Avenly Jones, Multimedia Editor
Jimmy Hibsch, University News Editor
Kelly Olejnik, Student Organizations Editor
Allison Prang, City, State and Nation Editor
Sally French, Crime Editor
Alex Pesek, Forum Editor
Kari Paul, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Pat Iversen, Sports Editor
Joel Sampson Berntsen, MOVE Editor
Tony Puricelli, Assistant Editor
Celia Ampel, Assistant Editor
Nicole Krasavage, Assistant Production Manager
Dana Schuermann, Assistant Production Manager
Jiaxi Lu, Assistant Online Editor