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THE MANEATER'S

GUIDE TO COLUMBIA & MU

AUGUST 17, 2011 | SPECIAL EDITION

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LEARN | PG. 3

Part of studying is learning how to actually study.

JOBS | PG. 5

Many students use on-campus employment to ease the costs of college life.

MIZZOU 22 | PG. 7

The rec center offers workout opportunities for athletes of all skill levels.

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INTERNATIONAL | PG. 9

MU offers many opportunities to help the transition for international students.

ORGS | PG. 10 TO 11

There are more than 600 student organizations available to join at MU.

PROFILES | PG. 10 TO 11

You will likely encounter these folks during your years at MU.

DATING | PG. 13

A Maneater’s guide to the ins and outs of college dating.

KNOW

A TO Z | PG. 15

From Anheuser Busch to the Zou, there’s a lot more to our school than just M-I-Z.

TRADITION | PG. 16

From rubbing David R. Francis’ nose to walking through the columns, here’s everything you need to know about MU traditions.

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STADIUMS | PG. 17

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AMENITIES | PG. 18

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MU’s sports facilities are fan-friendly and full of history.

Taking care of your basic necessities is easy once you know where to go around campus.

FOOD | PG. 19

Dining halls and restaurants offer plenty of options to keep you from living off Ramen and Easy Mac.

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Study spots can be found all throughout campus.

Tips for studying as a college student CELIA AMPEL| ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Next time you’re drunkenly stumbling through the Quad and the statue of David R. Francis is wrinkling its nose at what you’ve become, you’ll wish you had studied more. Here’s our guide to making the most of your time in MU’s hallowed halls.

1. Take good notes, and go over them frequently. Woody Allen once said 80 percent of success

is showing up. But you are not a 75-year-old Jewish filmmaker. You are a college student, and if you show up for class without taking notes, you won’t have anything like “Annie Hall” to show for it. Outside of class, read over your notes as much as you can. That way you won’t have to cram for the test — you’ll just be reviewing information you already learned. Highlight or underline main points in your notes. Later, when you’re preparing to take a test or write a paper, it will be easy to find the information you need.

2. Do practice tests. Taking tests is one of the most effective ways to retain information you learn, according to a recent study published in the journal “Science.” Not only do practice tests help you recall facts, they lead you to recognize gaps in your knowledge, so you know what you need to study before the real thing. Practice tests also familiarize you with the test format your professor will use, so there are no surprises. If your professor doesn’t post old tests on Blackboard, it doesn’t hurt to ask for one.

3. Prioritize to avoid stress. If you prepare yourself well for the big tests, projects and papers, you won’t have to worry so much about the smaller assignments. Know which assignments are worth most of your grade and devote the most attention to those. Then you’ll

have plenty of time to sleep, hit the Rec and enjoy time with your friends, all of which keep your stress levels low and your grades high.

4. Keep track of assignments. There are a lot of silly excuses for getting a zero on a paper. Maybe your friends filled your room with packing peanuts and you couldn’t get to the library, or the bookstore was having one of those “Free Clinique Makeover” days and you didn’t have time to start your research. Among the silliest of these is forgetting to write down due dates. If you’re living in the residence halls, use the planners MU provides, or keep track on your phone or computer. It’s a good idea to transfer all the dates listed in your syllabus to your calendar as soon as you can. Speaking of dates: check the final exam schedule, make a note of when your tests are, and don’t sleep through them! It happens.

5. Study with a group. Or, as cringe-inducing Residential Life posters call it, “SWAG.” Overly eager campaigning aside, studying with other people in your classes can really help. What they remember from class and the reading might be different from what you remember, and discussing the ideas cements them in your mind. Furthermore, group studying can help you think of concepts in new ways, which can make writing a paper much easier.

6. Eliminate distractions when studying.

People do their best studying when they’re in “the zone”: no phones, no TV, no Facebook. You know what it is that makes it impossible to concentrate, whether it’s your roommate singing show tunes in the shower or the noise coming from the construction outside your dorm window. Whatever it is for you, try to find an environment clear of those distractions so you can make the most of your study time.

7. Find a place that works for you. Some people work just fine at their desks. Others prefer the dorm common rooms, and many have to get out of the dorms

entirely to get anything done. The MU Student Center offers a lot of space for studying, especially if you can only do calculus while snuggling by a fireplace.

8. Then there is, of course, Ellis Library.

Here’s our guide to Club Ellis, as it is affectionately called by those who have spent many late nights there.

AREAS WHERE YOU CAN TALK: A popular place

to study is the Information Commons, where there are comfortable chairs, printers and more than 100 computers. If you can’t find an open computer, bring your laptop and use the Wi-Fi the library provides. Then there’s the Bookmark Cafe downstairs, which offers coffee, smoothies, pastries and a great environment for late-night study sessions.

AREAS WHERE IT’S QUIET: Rooms 201 and 202 and the far end of the Current Periodicals Reading Room are designated quiet areas, according to the MU Libraries website.

GROUP STUDY AREAS: Ellis has 12 study rooms

that can be reserved. These rooms are great for working on class projects. -Last but not least: Make use of the library’s vast collection to write research papers. By searching the catalogue online, you can easily find the books, periodicals or other materials you need.

If you can’t find room at Ellis, you can always stake out a spot in the engineering, geological sciences, health sciences, journalism, mathematical sciences or veterinary medicine libraries.

HAPPY STUDYING

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WHERE TO LOOK NATE ATKINS | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Many students use on-campus employment to ease the costs of college life.

Behind the bells and whistles that paint the portrait of an ideal college life, a major crossroad of life in a new land nests within even the most enthusiastic of college students: finances.

The broad subject encompasses not only the costs of tuition but also the general expenses of living away from mom, dad and the comfort of one’s childhood home.

Some students arrive on campus with the inherent fortunes of family or scholarship support. Others merely join the mounting population of adults fighting the plague of college debt.

But for many, a means of supporting themselves amid adulthood expenses, whittling away at the borrowed amount or simply generating income to make their college years all the more enjoyable is actually joining what they came to college to join: the work force. And here at MU, job opportunities all along the avenue of making ends meet will open their doors to those students hungry enough to seek their benefits.

ON CAMPUS: WHERE TO START

The most popular and convenient start to the college job search process unsurprisingly lies on campus. With endless possibilities, resources make the process of finding the right job easier.

MU hosts a department with that sole purpose in mind known as the MU Career Center. Located in the basement of the Student Success Center on Lowry Mall, the Career Center is an outfit run largely by student staff members with the goal of directing students to appropriate career paths.

The other popular job-search resource for students is the website HireMizzouTigers.com). The online job database works as a one-stop shop for employment befitting to the career paths on which students arrived to be Tigers in the first place.

For students who qualify, the advent of work study, which provides additional funding for student employment, bridges the gap between dream and reality when it comes to affording a college education.

CAMPUS DINING SERVICES

No line of on-campus employment is as large or as steady as Campus Dining Services. To accomplish supplying meal plans to thousands of students every single day, CDS employs close to 40 percent of all MU student staff members, ranking it as the top job market on campus. The majority of CDS student employees work in the area of food service, as seven dining halls and several on-campus retail locations provide more than 500 student jobs.

Susan Dayton, CDS Manager of Computing and Recruiting Resources, said she feels that though food service is not the desired occupation for most students, CDS jobs do offer many life skills that can be applied to any field.

“We’re looking at what skills we can help develop to support those career paths because there are skill sets employers are looking for from students that they say education doesn’t have,” said Dayton,

who listed characteristics such as teamwork and people skills as traits that can be acquired through CDS employment.

Job applications and further details can be found on CDS’s website.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

As the second largest employer on campus with more than 300 student staff workers, the Department of Residential Life offers a variety of jobs that share a common vision of maintaining on-campus living for MU’s ever-expanding undergraduate population.

A unique opportunity presented by Residential Life is its method of payment.

Peer and Community Advisors live in the residence halls – working as student leaders, organizers and on-call workers in return for free room and board along the way. Residential Life also employs desk attendants, hall tour guides and office aids.

“We’re an essential function on campus,” said Matt Arnold, one of the Area Administrative Supervisors on campus and a former Residential Life student staffer himself. “Even when we had the ‘Snowpocalypse,’ we still served our students.”

Look for applications to most Residential Life positions in December. A full list of positions and job descriptions, including summer employment, is available on the department’s website.

OTHER ON CAMPUS JOBS

CDS and Residential Life are certainly not the only places for students to find work.

The Student Recreation Complex is fueled by student workers who aim for professionalism in maintaining one of the most highly-regarded student recreation MANEATER FILE PHOTO complexes in America. For students like STUDENTS FIND ON CAMPUS JOBS THROUGH THE STUDENT RECREMU senior Courtney Nachtsheim, the com- ATIONAL COMPLEX, CAMPUS DINING SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE. plex offers a comfortable and friendly work atmosphere.

“I like the flexibility of the hours and many downtown restaurants, pubs and shops line how they work around your class schedule,”she said. the streets just beyond the edge of campus where the Other student jobs can be found at the Univer- bustle of life on the town fuels a job market that is sity Bookstore (job openings are posted online peri- within reasonable reach to students. odically), as well as through financial aid and in sumBe it work in Residential Life, CDS or other outmer opportunities such as work as tour guides and fits on or near the MU campus, employment during Summer Welcome leaders. college life is like most parts of this new life that stu-

OFF-CAMPUS

Working off-campus, unsurprisingly, is not nearly as popular as on-campus employment due to the difference in proximity to students, an increased job market and the reality that most employers don’t share the same level of sympathy for school-related conflicts that many on-campus employers do.

But for those willing to expand their work horizons, businesses are out there for students to engross themselves in a real work setting.

Although off campus employers can’t match the proximity to campus that on campus ones can,

dents deem necessary — available for those who care and dare to explore.match the proximity to campus that on campus ones can, many downtown restaurants, pubs and shops line the streets just beyond the edge of campus where the bustle of life on the town fuels a job market that is within reasonable reach to students.

Be it work in Residential Life, CDS or other outfits on or near the MU campus, employment during college life is like most parts of this new life that students deem necessary — available for those who care and dare to explore.

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Fighting the Mizzou 22:

ONE WORKOUT AT A TIME CAITLIN SWIECA | SENIOR STAFF WRITER

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KATIE YAEGER

MU’S STUDENT RECREATION COMPLEX OFFERS RESOURCES FOR ATHLETES OF ALL LEVELS.

The rec center offers workout opportunities for athletes of all skill levels.

Ah, college. It’s the land of long hours spent studying, stressful classes and unlimited desserts at every meal.

Without parents around to monitor students’ eating habits, many freshmen gain the dreaded “Mizzou 22” within the first few months of college. Thankfully, students can avoid packing on the pounds if they know how to utilize MU’s fitness resources and control their consumption at meals.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that college-aged individuals do aerobic activity five days a week, with intensity level varying depending on the person. It also suggests two days a week of muscle strengthening and flexibility activities.

The Student Recreation Complex offers a variety of resources for different types of exercisers. The Jungle Gym offers more than 100 cardio machines and a strength room with loud music creating a high-energy atmosphere. More experienced weightlifters can head downstairs to the Pump Room for a more intense regiment.

Students also have access to basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, and the adjacent Stankowski

Field is a popular spot for soccer, flag football and Ultimate Frisbee.

The recreation center also offers TigerX classes, which range from cardio classes such as Zumba to flexibility classes like yoga and pilates. The classes are $7 per session or $49 for a semester pass.

Fitness coordinator Sarah Lee said the first few weeks of TigerX classes are designed to be less difficult in order to ease users into working out.

“TigerX starts most of our classes knowing that most people have taken the summer out and have not been as diligent with their workouts,” she said.

This semester, the recreation center has put together guides that advise TigerX users on which classes they can take to meet certain fitness goals.

“We’ve developed a four-week suggested plan that someone could follow with TigerX classes to meet ACSM guidelines each week,” recreation center spokeswoman Emily Bach said. “In the past, we’ve just provided the TigerX schedule and [let] people pick and choose.”

Lee said the schedules still provide freedom and flexibility.

“You can pick it up at any point during the semester and start it,” she said.

TigerX has added two new classes for the fall semester: enduro cycling, a theater-enhanced cycling class; and tabata, a high-intensity interval training class.

Those new to working out can schedule a fitness

center orientation at orientation.mizzourec. com. In these one-on-one sessions, exercisers can learn how to run the various machines in the recreation center.

“If someone’s not familiar with the facility or the equipment, they can use this orientation to get an idea of what we offer,” Bach said. “It’s a really good option for people who don’t know how to best use our space.”

For an extra fee, recreation center members can take advantage of zouLIFE, a new service located in the Downtown Brewer area that offers fitness assessments, body composition and nutritional analysis, personal training, and spa services. Bach said this service is another option for those new to working out.

“I would suggest starting off with a fitness assessment, especially for anybody who has not previously been exercising, so they will recognize what their limitation levels are,” she said.

After an assessment, a trained member of the recreation center staff will provide workout instructions even if the client decides not to continue with a personal trainer, Bach said.

Lee said recreation center employees feel the extra services come at an affordable rate.

“Most of our extra programs have fees, but they’re very minor compared to what you would pay if you went off campus,” Lee said.

In addition to putting in time at the recreation center, students should watch what they pile on their plates at MU’s all-you-can-eat dining halls. Campus Dining Services Director Julaine Kiehn said students should focus on eating a well-rounded diet rather than avoiding specific foods.

“To me, there is no bad food,” she said. “It’s all about moderation and variety and balance.”

To help students track their dining choices, the website for CDS will offer “Zoutrition,” a listing of nutritional information for foods served at dining facilities.

Vegetarians or individuals with allergies will also be able to screen the menu to show only foods that meet their needs or preferences.

Kiehn said students need to be especially aware of their activity levels once they start college. She recommended taking small steps such as taking the stairs instead of an elevator or parking farther away from a destination and walking.

“My advice to students is to keep moving,” Kiehn said. “Your whole life patterns may change when you come to college. If you’ve been active, stay active. If you haven’t been active, get active.”

Friday, Aug. 26

The second regular issue of the fall semester publishes.

Maneater Workshop At 4:30 p.m. stop by Chamber Auditorium in the MU Student Center for The Maneater’s first workshop of the year. Learn all about the history of the paper and how to get involved.

Join us after the workshop for a picnic in Peace Park!

(Located right next to the Geological Sciences building)

Bring your friends!

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Students gather at the MU Student Center for the MU International Welcome Party. MU offers many opportunities to help the transition for international students.

Enhancing your international education JIAX LI | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

There are many resources on campus to help you adjust to life in a new country.

You might already have heard the sentence, or are very likely to hear it from MU’s International Center faculty, in your international students’ orientation, “Welcome to Columbia, the center of Missouri, the center of America.”

Yes. Here you are, in a tranquil city in the middle of the United States.

There are so many things for you to get to know before you get lost in various feelings. Here are some tips for you to avoid getting intimidated by the strange life here, disappointed due to your high expectations of the exciting life in the U.S. or frustrated by language obstacles.

BREAK DOWN LANGUAGE OBSTACLES

MU had 1,699 international students enrolled for the fall semester 2010 out of 32,415 total students. You’ll hear people speaking different languages on campus, so there’s no reason to hide your English deep in your throat and get intimidated by any English conversation.

Search for programs such as American LIFE, Email Partners and Language Partners on MU’s website. These will be your comfort zones to practice English.

The Language Partner Program, also called LPP, pairs you with one native English speaker who will meet with you once a week to help you practice conversational English. The program is also a great opportunity to learn about American culture

and life in Columbia.

Sophomore Sarah Carter has been a language partner since last year. She said getting involved with this program is a great way to meet local people and get to know the school better.

“It also breaks down walls and prevents people from being just grouped into international students,” Carter said. “Just try to be open to new things and even open to your partner. Becoming friends with each other is the best reward from the program

HUGE CULTURE SHOCKS

“Be aware that the environment you are entering is nothing like the one you’re used to,” Leah Hurt, who was involved in LLP as a native partner, suggests. “Be tolerant of the openness and the attitude that Americans have.”

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if you have a lot of them. You will learn a lot more about American culture from your roommate.

Sporting events like football games would be a great example of typical American culture, Hurt said.

“MU football games and tailgating is a must,” said Joey Clemons, an International Banking Consultant in Columbia. “Events like Mizzou After Dark are worthy to attend. You will meet great people and even make life long relationships.”

Mizzou After Dark provide fun and alcohol-free late night parties. Free food, fun crafts, karaoke and more drive diverse groups of students and break cultural boundaries.

Check the MU International Center

website to find more organizations you are interested in. AIESEC, for example, is a great way to engage in the wider Columbia community while making your resume look good with leadership, event coordination and multicultural experience. Look for such networking platforms.

Also, spend some time just wandering around downtown Columbia. Get to know the place through your steps.

GET SETTLED

Trivial matters like banking, housing and getting used to the food and transportation will surely bother you for a while.

Some might take advantage of students from their native country who have cars to offer rides, and some will look for organizations such as the Chinese Christian Church, which provides free trips to Walmart on Fridays.

An easy way to ask for help is to find an organization for your own country. The people there have been in your situation when they first got here and would be willing to help you out.

Learn to use resources and find information. Take as much time as you need to go over information about getting a driver’s license and finding local restaurant and shopping mall deals on websites. It’s important to know where to find the right information before you launch your independent life calendar.

ARE YOU A MONEYBAG?

If not, you are probably dying to save money on expensive textbooks and life expenses as much as possible.

The Textbook Game, located in downtown Columbia, has good deals on text-

books. Also check out online websites such as Amazon. You don’t need to buy everything from the University Bookstore.

Make appointments with advisers at either the International Center or the Career Center for employment information.

It’s important to know exactly what your eligibility of employment is, such as how many hours you are permitted to work.

Jobs at Campus Dining Services, University Bookstore and libraries are top choices and are among the easiest to get.

Some international students are able to find jobs as foreign language tutors. The pay is better than any on-campus job, plus you are making use of your native language.

CLASS BEGINS

Talk to professors and let them know they have international students in their lectures. Let them know how you are doing with class assignments and be honest about your difficulties.

Course content such as political science, journalism and literature, which need some basic understanding of American culture, can be hard to understand.

Make appointments with professors. Besides the help you will get, you will also find how few people make use of professors’ office hours.

It’s brave of you to go abroad for education, get a life in a new environment and deal with all kinds of situations you probably never encountered before with language you haven’t yet gotten used to.

Make the most of this experience as a way to broaden your proverbial horizon.

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Be involved, be in the know:

JIMMY HIBSCH AND KELLY OLEJNIK | NEWS EDITORS

THE MANEATER’S GUIDE to orgs and faces around campus

IF YOU ARE A STUDENT

looking for the full experience here at MU, pick one of its many student organizations and get involved. According to the Organization Resource Group website, MU is home to more than 600 student organizations that cater to all interests.

Although 600 is a large number, there are a few organizations that have established their presence on campus over the years and continue to maintain an adequate amount of members: The Missouri Students Association, Legion of Black Collegians, Residence Halls Association and Greek Life.

MSA

The Missouri Students Association is MU’s student government. MSA is made up of three branches, five committees and 75 senators. According to the MSA website, MSA is the representative undergraduate student government that serves

more than 22,000 students with ser- Association, especially elections cases.” vices and activities from its budget of MSA also brings activities and more than $1 million. events to MU students each academic MSA is year through the made up of Department of e x e c u t i v e , Eric Woods is the Missouri Students Student Activities, l e g i s l a t i v e Association president and will hold the Woods said. and judicial position until second semester of this “ T h e academic year. A senior political science branches.

Department of “ T h e major, Woods has been involved with Student Activities MSA since his freshman year. He began Executive brings big-name working with MSA through a position on branch is the the student court, followed by holding the concerts, speaklargest, which chief justice position, and was elected ers, comedians, is composed MSA president last fall. films and other of our auxiliaspecial events and ries and executive departments which programming to keep students enterprovide various services and program- tained,” he said. “Our auxiliaries such ming for students,” MSA President Eric as STRIPES, KCOU, MUTV, the RSVP Woods said. “The MSA Senate is the Center, Craft Studio, etc., provide valurepresentative body in which Senators able services to students. Most impordebate campus issues and work on tantly, as a student government MSA projects to improve the Mizzou stu- exists to represent student interests to dent experience. The student court the administration.” deals with issues that may arise within The organization is open to all stuthe Bylaws and Constitution of the dents and MSA will hold an informa-

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tion session Aug. 24 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Woods said.

LBC

The Legion of Black Collegians is MU’s black student government. According to the LBC website, the organization was established by the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in 1968 and serves as the black voice on MU. LBC is made up of an executive board and five standing committees.

The executive board is made up of eight positions: president, vice president, political chair, financial chair, communications chair, activities chair, freshman action team chair and secretary.

LBC’s five standing committees are the political committee, financial committee, communications committee, activities committee and the freshman action team. The LBC president and vice president for the next academic year are Whitney Williams and Kristen

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Andrews, and each of the five positions essence giving power and direction to Department of Residential Life and Panhellenic Association, National Panleft on the executive board is the head students who seek our help and advice.” university administration as well as Hellenic Council and the Multicultural of one of The newsletter other organizations.

Greek Council. the standing also states that any RHA has worked on issues such According to committees. student living in an as installing cameras outside residence the MU Greek Whitney Williams is the Legion of Black Mike Zeiter is MU’s L B C Collegians president for the next academ- MU residence hall halls to increase safety on campus and, Life website, Interfraternity Council hosts many ic year. Williams is a biological science has complete access most recently, gaining support for gen- “The 52 organipresident. Zeiter has e v e n t s major and has been participating in LBC to the executive der neutral housing in the residence zations within been involved with throughout throughout her years at MU. She held the and the legislative halls. the Greek comGreek Life throughout each aca- political chair position on executive board branches of RHA. munity prohis years at MU. He is If you demic year. during the 2010-11 academic year and Chris Rucker serves vide a support the former president are a In the past, ran for the president position in April. as the RHA president system that and former recruitLBC has and Caleb Krenning student looking for a large organizamakes the camment chairman of the tion that is based on brotherhood, brought speakers such as CNN cor- serves as the RHA vice president. pus commuDelta Tau Delta fraterrespondent Soledad O’Brien to MU, “RHA stands for the Residence Halls sisterhood, philanthropy and network- nity seem much nity. Zeiter is a senior accounting major and hosted events such as the annual Black Association, and ideally we’re just that: ing, consider Greek Life. More than smaller.” hails from St. Louis.

Love Week and participated in the a collaboration of each of the residence 5,100 students, or about 22 percent of The website MU’s student population, participate Big XII Conference on Black Student halls across campus that represents the also states that Government every year since 1977. special interests and needs of the stu- in Greek Life and about 2,000 stuthe Greek community offers students a To get involved with LBC, students dents who call Mizzou home, not just dents new to Greek balance of leaderLife get involved with can contact the executive board to school,” Rucker said. ship, academics, apply for a position as an LBC senator.

According to the RHA constitution, the organization and philanthropy and the purpose of this organization is to recruitment process social opportuMichelle Parsons is the The Residence Halls ultimately be the student voice in the every year, Greek Life nities to further Panhellenic Association presiAssociation gives residence halls and to provide com- Coordinator Julie and boost the dent. Parsons has been involved students a voice munication between the residents, the Drury said. experience a stuwith Greek Life throughout her MU’s Greek sys- years at MU as a member of in the residence halls. dent has during tem is made of 52 According to a newslethis or her years Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapters and four but participates in other MU ter on the RHA website, at MU. organizations such as Mizzou “the Residence Halls Chris Rucker is the Residence Hall Association President. councils to govern: Rucker is a junior business major and was this past aca- Interfraternity Forte, an a capella choir, as Association serves as the demic year’s RHA vice president. Rucker also participates Council, well. Parsons is studying mass voice of the residents, in in STRIPES, MU’s safe-rides organization that recently communications. gave its 100,000th ride.

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mike zelter

GREEK LIFE

michelle parsons

RHA

chris rucker

These organizations are just a taste of the groups MU students can get involved with. A full list of all MU organizations can be found through the ORG website

getinvolved.missouri.edu

MANEATER FILE PHOTOS

LEFT: Residence Halls Association members raise their cards during a vote in Chambers Auditorium.

RIGHT: The Legion of Black Collegians hold a meeting at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.

Justin Mohn, Missouri Students Association Operations Committee chairman, speaks at a MSA meeting.

FAR RIGHT: MSA, RHA and LBC are some of the student government organizations students can become involved with.

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Unleashing the tiger in you:

FINDING ROMANCE IN THE JUNGLE

AVENLY JONES | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A Maneater’s guide to the ins and outs of college dating.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “With freedom comes responsibility.” And, though Roosevelt probably wasn’t talking relationshipwise, it still applies.

Just because moving off to college means you are older now does not mean maturity is inherent. Lasting relationships are surely formed here at MU, but there are certain things to keep in mind when exploring the college-dating scene. Dating can be a fantastic experience, if handled with care.

Chances are most young adults entering life on a college campus haven’t experienced what we would call a “serious relationship” quite yet. And no, dating for a few months after your senior Prom doesn’t count. Jumping out of an era of “high-school dating” and diving into a new world full of opSHANNON ELLIOTT portunities can have its ups and LASTING RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE FORMED AT MU, BUT KEEP AN OPEN MIND downs.

College life is the perfect time WHEN EXPLORING THE COLLEGE-DATING SCENE. to constantly meet new people and In addition to the more conservative way of learn about yourself as well. You’re bound to come doing things, there are obviously less conventional across some intriguing people, whether it be at ways to “date around” by moving from one relayour friend’s house party or in your history class. tionship to the next quickly. Finding someone to Being honest and not compromising who you chat it up with in social settings, such as parties, are usually make for the best dating experiences gatherings and mixers is of course a great way to and ensure lining up your character and values get a feel for whether or not you can make conwith those of another. Others often find true self- nections. Another great characteristic about these esteem far more attractive than false pretenses larger group settings is having the ability to move when trying to impress. You’re only hurting your- on to another person when conversation starts self if you lose your own identity in pleasing oth- running dry. ers.

Talking with several different people in one With that being said, there are a few differ- evening betters your chances of making some ent facets to college-dating culture. Great relation- friends and not calling the evening a total wash. ships can emerge from group hangouts or study With parties comes one hazardous element, howsessions. Although striking up a conversation with ever: alcohol. the classmate next to you might annoy your proDating and drinking can be a perfectly mild fessor, it could earn you some alone time later. combination but can also be easily misused withThese types of settings are great places to fos- out caution and responsibility. It is important to ter honest connections through common interests. always understand your partner’s intentions and Making new friends with the people around you is communicate openly to ensure you are on the the perfect way to grow a more intimate relation- same page. ship.

Last but certainly not least, there is also the Developing a dating-type situation from an long-distance relationship. If you are embarking initial friendship is always a great way to get to on a long-distance relationship by choosing MU, know someone before becoming too committed. you are not alone. Many students opt to stick it out Casual settings such as these are also great for with their high school sweethearts and make the managing your time and having the freedom to commute back and forth to see each other. Stickdip out as soon as you need to or stay and hang for ing it out with an already established relationship as long as you want to. might seem comfortable in the beginning, but

it will soon become apparent that it’s one of the hardest things to do.

On the positive side, traveling to and from each other’s towns can be an exciting way to see each other more often. Although these types of relationships require the most effort and commitment, there is definitely something to be said about the level of investment and sometimes it pays off.

No matter where you meet the person you start dating, another piece of advice is not to jump in too headstrong. The beauty of college dating is that there are always more fish in the sea — in your sea, in fact.

There are too many people on this campus to feel stuck in a relationship that maybe doesn’t click perfectly.

Keeping in mind that there is flexibility in these fresh relationships will work to your advantage and keep your options open. If you’re not married, don’t assume that you must behave like you are.

It is also important to keep in mind that it isn’t written anywhere that we must be committed to any kind of relationship at all times.

College can be a very pivotal point for many students, and making time for some self-seeking should always be a priority. For some, the dating scene comes a little more naturally, but that doesn’t mean that good things don’t come to those who wait. Bar none, dating can be an exciting part of college life, so take full advantage while you’re here.

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YOUR A TO Z GUIDE TO LIFE AT MIZZOU SALLY FRENCH | NEWS EDITOR

As an MU student, you’ve surely mastered the English language.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t brush up on your ABC’s with our A to Z guide of all things MU and Columbia.

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BUSCH NATURAL RESOURCES BUILDING: This is more than just a classroom building — it’s a Mecca of Missouri taxidermy for more than just agriculture majors to enjoy.

Whether you’re taking Psychology 1000 or some fancy animal science class, you’ll likely find yourself in this building at some point during your college career.

BLUE NOTE: When your favorite band

is passing through the Midwest, chances are they will make a stop at The Blue Note.

It’s quirky and cool, and concert tickets generally cost about $15. The venue can even be rented out for weddings.

COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY: When

Ellis Library can’t meet all your literary needs, pay a visit to the Columbia Public Library. Besides books galore, the library has CDs and DVDs available for checkout.

All you need is a library card, which you can easily get by proving you have an address in Missouri (your residence hall works!).

DOBBS:

It’s the most overrated underrated dining hall. Conveniently located near Greektown and Faurot Field, it’s got a grill, deli and always-stocked vegetarian section. Plus, they use paper plates and cups, something that the rest of the dining halls can’t say.

ERNIE’S CAFÉ AND STEAKHOUSE: Try

the banana pancakes. You’ll be stuffed for the rest of the day. With the classic ‘50s diner vibe, a breakfast in the café will set your morning off right. Hopefully you like making friends, because when the Walnut Street café is crowded, you might be sharing a table with other diners.

FINE ARTS BUILDING: This is just one

of those quirky buildings that you have to walk through at some point. A stroll through the music wing will give you a

glimpse at students vigorously practicing.

Plus, if you’re in need of a cheap date idea, it’s not uncommon to catch a concert at Whitmore Recital Hall.

GRINDSTONE TRAILS:

Keep off the Freshman 15 (or the Mizzou 22) by going on a run, bike ride or hike along the Grindstone Trails. These are handy for those of you on the southeast side of campus who don’t want to spend your whole workout just running to the MKT Trail.

HOT BOX COOKIES: Satisfy your sweet

tooth with a freshly baked cookie, ranging in flavor from classic chocolate chip to a cookies-and-cream cookie. A group of MU students started the downtown Columbiabased company, which even delivers.

INFUSION: When

you’re running late for class but can’t resist the temptation to satisfy your caffeine needs, pick up a cup of joe from Infusion. Conveniently located inside the MU Student Center, it’s centrally located and offers up an array of pastries as well.

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HALL Attribute your present location to this colossal building; since it’s the school’s admissions office, it was your first contact with MU as a student. Scaling the dome is one of the toughest of the “Seven things to do before you graduate Mizzou” to accomplish.

Park and head south, where you’ll “run” into the fitness course.

NINTH STREET: One of the main streets

you’ll cruise down while visiting downtown Columbia, it’s home to lots of coffee shops, restaurants and quaint little shops. It also boasts the famous Shakespeare’s Pizza, one of the top-ranked college hangouts in America.

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HEIDELBERG RESTAURANT: Conveniently located near campus but still off-campus, it’s a popular hangout for birthdays, meetings and general gettogethers. The restaurant serves a buffet on Sunday mornings and half-priced entrees on Friday nights. Also, The Maneater editorial board likes to frequent The ‘Berg on Friday evenings.

PEACE PARK: Embrace the tranquility of

nature in Peace Park, sandwiched between the J school, the Quad and downtown Columbia. You can still get Wi-Fi here, so grab your laptop and do some homework from the park.

QUAD: Known in its entirety as Francis

Quadrangle, this is where you’ll find the columns, the J school, Jesse Hall, the Geological Sciences building and more.

You’ll feel especially collegiate as you’re walking to class down the Quad, or maybe just walking downtown to grab some lunch.

KALDI’S COFFEE: It’s finals week. The RAGTAG CINEMA: So the movie theater library is stressing you out. The dorm is too sterile and the student center has just got too many students in it. Grab your MacBook and take a walk down Ninth Street to this coffee shop. Don’t forget to check out Lakota Coffee Company and the Coffee Zone, other coffee shops on the same street.

is too mainstream for you? Ragtag probably isn’t. This hip theater shows the latest in indie movies, and also is one of the focal points of the True/False Film Festival. Visit on Halloween and catch a showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” but you better be dressed up in your most outlandish garb.

LOWRY MALL: A hub for many things STEPHENS MU, the red brick path leads the way to Ellis Library, the Student Success Center, Memorial Union and more.

MKT TRAIL: Working out in the Student

Recreation Complex is great, but working out at the MKT Trail is better. It’s peaceful, woodsy and all-around fantastic. Catch the trail on the north end near Flat Branch

LAKE PARK: Grab your sandwiches, picnic blankets and Frisbees and spend a day at the park.

Covered spaces can be reserved for your organization’s event, or just grab some friends and organize a game of Capture the Flag. It’s close to Stephens College, so seize the opportunity to meet some nonMU students.

TIGER GROTTO: Unwind after a long

day in class at the Tiger Grotto, otherwise known as the pool. Palm trees surround it and it’s got a lazy river, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and jacuzzi. What more could you ask for in a college?

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BOOKSTORE: So you decided to add that statistics class at the last minute? Pick up your textbook in the University Bookstore, along with all the other school supplies you forgot to bring from home. You can also stock up on MU apparel to wear on game days or to use as gifts for friends and family.

VAULT: When you’re really trying to

impress that girl from Spanish class, take her on a date to The Vault, one of Columbia’s swankiest restaurants. It’s located inside The Tiger Hotel, so enjoy an evening exploring the charming downtown Columbia along with a romantic dinner at the classic location.

WRENCH AUDITORIUM:

And when you’re in need of a cheap date, catch a $1 movie on Friday and Saturday nights at Wrench Auditorium. Memorial Union’s own theater typically shows popular movies from within that year for $1 on weekends as well as free movies on Wednesday nights.

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MO- : You may have ridden this to get between the airport and CoMo; that’s because MO-X is one of the most popular forms of transportation to help you get home. The shuttle can pick you up from pretty much anywhere in Columbia and take you to the St. Louis or Kansas City airports for a nominal fee.

YOGOLUV:

Can’t choose just one topping? Get your frozen yogurt fix at this Columbia staple, where you can serve yourself and pay per ounce.

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THE OU: Freshmen can paint the “M” here, and alumni can cheer on their alma mater here at MU’s football stadium. Also known as Faurot Field, the Zou is likely where you will spend many weekends cheering on the

TIGERS.

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Keeping with tradition:

MU CUSTOMS AND LEGENDS JIMMY HIBSCH | NEWS EDITOR

From rubbing David R. Francis’ nose to walking through the columns, here’s everything you need to know about MU traditions.

Didn’t pay enough attention on your tour of campus? Fear not! We’ve got you covered for all of MU’s traditions.

DAVID R. FRANCIS’ NOSE

David R. Francis is well on his way to becoming the next Michael Jackson: Neither are strangers to nose jobs.

Francis’ bust keeps a watchful eye over the antics going on in the Quad. Give his nose a quick rub on the way to an exam, and legend has it that you’ll get an “A.” Disclaimer: studying never hurts.

SWITZLER HALL BELL TOWER

The bell atop the newly renovated Switzler Hall doesn’t get out too often. It only rings on three separate occasions, all by request: on Tap Day, following the death of a member of the MU family or to honor the Mizzou ’39.

In the past, the bell rang before each class – until 1906. In turmoil over a refused Easter break, students tied the clapper of the bell so it couldn’t ring.

TIGER WALK AND TIGER PROWL

]Shortly before classes begin, all incoming freshmen gather on the Quad for Tiger Walk. Symbolizing their entrance into MU, they walk through the Columns toward Jesse Hall.

Right before graduating, seniors walk through the Columns the opposite way for Tiger Prowl. This event ends on Carnahan Quadrangle, where seniors are given free food and beer.

Both events are hosted by the Mizzou Alumni Association.

TIGER STRIPE ICE CREAM

After you walk through the Columns during Tiger Walk, a cup of Tiger Stripe Ice Cream will immediately be thrust into your hands.

Buck’s Ice Cream, located in Eckles Hall, creates this masterpiece.

ENGINEERING WEEK

March 17, 1903, was a big day for MU’s engineers. That day, they learned they were pursuing the same career path as St. Patrick. Seeing this as a fitting reason to skip classes en masse on St. Patrick’s Day, the students flooded to the Quad and downtown for some beer.

Eventually, this celebration became the annual Engineering Week, which includes both educational activities and entertainment. Jesse Hall even likes to get in on the fun: the building’s dome is green for the whole week.

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Before the semester begins, incoming freshmen run through the Columns, as part of a tradition called Tiger Walk.

JOURNALISM ARCHWAY

Legend has it that many years ago, two students were walking through the Journalism School archway talking about having successfully cheated on an exam. However, the J school dean heard them and consequently failed them. To avoid the same fate, students traditionally speak in a whisper under the archway.

The stone lions in the archway are also said to roar when a virgin walks past. If you hear them make a sound, you’ll be their first.

HOMECOMING One hundred years ago, the first Homecoming ceremony in the world was held at MU. For the football game against Kansas, then football coach Chester Brewer invited all alumni to “come back home” for the game.

Today, MU is said to have the biggest Homecoming celebration in the nation. Events include a parade, a blood drive, tailgating and many more activities.

PAINTING THE ‘M’

Freshmen created the stone ‘M’ on the north end zone of Faurot Field after a victory against Kansas State in 1927. Before a Nebraska game in 1950, the ‘M’ was changed to an ‘N’ as a prank. A grounds

keeper gathered students to help him restore the ‘M’ before the game, and each year since, the freshmen class traditionally whitewashes the ‘M’ for upkeep.

MEMORIAL UNION ARCHWAY

Memorial Union was built in tribute to the soldiers who fell while fighting for the United States. To honor this, those passing through its archway are encouraged to tip their hats and speak in hushed tones.

And this isn’t a joke. Many times you’ll see people stop talking on their cell phones as they make the five-second walk through the arch.

TAP DAY

In the spring, students, faculty and staff with high achievement are recognized at Tap Day. Occurring on the Quad, the new members of MU’s six secret honor societies are revealed at this event.

LET’S GET MARRIED

Find someone in your first week at MU that you want to spend the rest of your life with? You’re in luck. Tradition has it that if you walk across Peace Park’s bridge with your significant other, you might as well propose right there.

If you have a thing for engineers, head over to the stone shamrock outside of Lafferre Hall and walk across. Legend has it that you’ll now marry an engineer.

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From free throws to field goals:

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YOUR GUIDE TO MU STADIUMS PAT IVERSEN | SPORTS EDITOR

MU’s sports facilities are fan-friendly and full of history.

So, there’s a big game this weekend. The game has been the hot topic on campus all week. Your professor came to class with black and gold face paint on. Everybody, their roommate and their roommate’s mother are going to the game. And the last thing you want to do is be the only one on campus to miss out.

Only one problem: you don’t know which stadium is which.

Fear not, young Tiger. With the amount of venues on campus, it’s easy to get them mixed up from time to time. So, we’ve gone ahead and created this handy guide to all the various fields and stadiums at Missouri, so you won’t be left watching the game from your dorm room.

and whitewash the “M” before each season. The bowl shape of the stadium makes the echoing chants of “MI-Z” and replies of “Z-O-U” even more powerful.

The grassy lawn is also a good place to watch the games from, but be ready for the loud cannon shot whenever Missouri scores.

MIZZOU ARENA

Just a short walk up Memorial Drive from Faurot Field is the raucous Mizzou Arena. The basketball arena has held sold-out crowds of more than 15,000 for the last seven years, and has been named as one of the nation’s loudest and most energetic college basketball environments.

A large bleacher section for student groups like the Zou Crew and the Antlers stands on the west end of the court, where much of the in-game fan rowdiness originates. The bowels of Mizzou Arena hold ad-

undefeated teams, volleyball matches have seen high attendance at Hearnes. Missouri has been among the national leaders in attendance over the last half-decade, and the following has spawned student groups such as Volley Zou and the Kreklow Krazies.

Located on the fourth floor of Hearnes, the Missouri wrestling facility is one of the largest in the nation.

TAYLOR STADIUM

The $2.1 million baseball stadium is one of the newer facilities on campus, but certainly fits right at home in the Mizzou Sports Park. The park sits right behind the Daniel J. Devine Pavilion practice facility, just a right turn off of Providence Rd. A couple of renovations to the park over the years have made the ballpark experience even more fan-friendly. Seats now give fans a better view of the ballpark while cutting down exposure to wind. That last part is pretty important, since the winds during the winter and early spring months can be fairly biting.

As for the team itself, the Tigers are coming off of a surprising run to the Big 12 Championship Game. Missouri became the first No. 8 seed to reach the title game after taking down No. 1 Texas twice in the first three rounds. Though the Tigers fell short against Texas A&M in the championship, expect the excitement around Taylor Stadium to be at an all-time high next season.

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Home of the Tiger football team, Memorial Stadium is the fourth largest stadium in the Big 12 Conference.

FAUROT FIELD

Impossible to miss as you travel along Stadium Boulevard, Faurot Field has been the home of Missouri Tigers football for more than 80 years. The 71,004-seat stadium is the fourth largest in the Big 12 Conference and has seen its fair share of memorable moments in Tigers history.

The stadium is the typical horseshoe shape, completed by a grass hill in the curved north end. On that hill lies the most recognizable feature of Faurot, the giant rock “M” underneath the large high-definition video board. Ever since its creation in 1927, tradition holds that the freshman class helps rearrange

ministration offices, training facilities and a practice gym.

The location of Mizzou Arena makes for long, cold treks during the winter to attend games, but the sheer adrenaline rush each game brings is well worth the hike.

HEARNES CENTER

The Hearnes Center is easily the most versatile sports venue at MU. Once the home of Missouri basketball, four different sports now take up residence at Hearnes.

Ever since the Missouri volleyball team made a name for itself against Nebraska in 2005 in a battle of

Nestled between Taylor Stadium and University Field, the Audrey J. Walton Stadium is another multi-purpose venue for Missouri athletics. Most notably, it’s the home turf of the women’s soccer team for most of the fall.

Walton is another field that can be a bit of a long walk for those students without transportation, which ultimately is the drawback of many of the Sports Park venues. That doesn’t seem to stop the crowds, though. Walton’s stands are usually filled to the brim with over 2,000 fans, providing an energetic atmosphere throughout the season. The annual border rivalry game with Kansas is one of the most heated events annually at Missouri.

The track and field team also takes up residence at Walton, though much of the team’s activities actually take place on the large throws field north of the stadium.

UNIVERSITY FIELD

The final piece of the unique setup at the Sports Park, University Field is the softball field for the national contending Missouri Tigers. Don’t let the small appearance of the park fool you; the stands at University Field have hosted crowds of nearly 3,000 multiple times.

The reason for this is simple: The fan experience and product on the field are almost unrivaled at any other softball field in the country. The team is one of the best in the nation, going deep in the Women’s College World Series for the past few seasons.

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No parents, no problem:

A GUIDE TO AMENITIES AROUND COLUMBIA ABBY SPUDICH | ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Taking care of your basic necessities is easy once you know where to go around campus.

Your friends and family might have stressed you out about living in “the real world” after you move to college, but don’t fret. Sure, mom won’t be there to buy you groceries or do your laundry, but the MU campus and Columbia are in many ways a haven for young adults learning to live on their own.

But before you leave the nest, here’s a guide to the amenities at your new home.

LAUNDRY Doing laundry is a new experience for plenty of new college students, so don’t feel embarrassed if you’ve never done it before.

Every residence hall has a laundry room.

It’s most likely located in the basement. The washers and dryers are coin-operated, but you can also student charge laundry.

Although plenty of students will put in a load of laundry and come back when it’s finished, it’s best to bring some homework and wait for your clothes to be done. Don’t be surprised if you return to find your wet clothes in a pile on the floor, especially if you used the machines during rush hour.

Sunday nights are usually the most crowded, but you can avoid the rush by checking for available washers and dryers ahead of time using laundryview.com. If you want to save a little money or be a little more eco-friendly, drying racks are available to check out at the front desks of most residence halls.

BANKING It’s a good idea to open an account at a local bank if you don’t want to end up racking up ATM fees during your time at MU. If you’re ready for a change, there are several different banking options on campus and in Columbia. The MU Student Center has a U.S. Bank and U.S. Bank ATM, as well as UMB Bank and Boone County National Bank ATMs. The Tigers Credit Union is located on the lower level of Memorial Union, and there are ATMs for the Tigers Credit Union and Boone County National Bank on the main level.

In the downtown Columbia area, there are also local branches of the U.S. Bank, Boone County National Bank, Premier Bank,

Landmark Bank, Bank of America and Commerce Bank.

SUPERMARKETS/ GROCERIES Even if you think you’ve thought of everything, the last minute trip to Target or Walmart on move-in day is almost unavoidable. Target is hosting an after-hours shopping event from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m on.

Aug. 19, with buses departing from Hatch Hall, the student center, Lowry Mall and Laws Hall.

Of course, you can always drive or bum a ride from a friend to Target or Walmart throughout the year. Most items you need are available at the bookstore, including toiletries and organizational needs.

Depending on your meal plan, you might want or need to buy additional groceries for variety, or just to have some snacks in your room. If you need a Red Bull or pack of Ramen Noodles at 1 a.m., head to a Mizzou Market. The markets are open at three different locations — one on Hitt Street in Pershing Commons, one inside the student center and one in Center Commons — and they carry microwaveable meals, beverages, snack food and some cleaning and toiletry items.

The selection in the markets is limited to mostly necessities, so if you need baking supplies or you’re looking for something specific, your best bet is to go to a local grocery store. Hy-Vee and Schnucks are both a short drive away, with the latter on West Broadway Street and the former on Forum Boulevard. Another option is the Columbia Farmers Market, which is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday mornings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from late March to November behind the Activities and Recreation Center.

BOOKS Buying from the bookstore is most likely the easiest way to get your books, but it’s usually not the cheapest. Early Bird textbook reservations through the bookstore allow you to pick up all of your books in one stop a few days before classes. To take advantage of this option, sign up at mubookstore.com and then pick up your books in the lower level of the bookstore from Friday, August 12, to Tuesday, August 23. You can select a preference for used, rental and e-books us-

ing this option, and you also don’t have to go running through the store trying to find your books.

The downside to this is that you might have to spend hours waiting in line at the bookstore, and then haul your box back to your dorm. A similar option is to order your books from the bookstore, and they will ship to your house starting August 1, or as soon as received.

If you’re looking to save some money, look to Amazon or chegg.com. Amazon Student offers free two-day shipping on some items, and up to 90 percent off on textbooks with the choice of buying or renting e-books.

The downside to using Amazon is that you can’t rent textbooks, but you might end up buying the books cheaper than you would pay for a textbook rental elsewhere.

Chegg.com offers e-books and used books, and offers rentals as well. You might not be able to avoid the bookstore entirely, though, as some professors use books they wrote themselves that you cannot purchase anywhere else.

LOCAL SUPERMARKET LOCATIONS WALMART * 1201 Grindstone Pkwy * 3001 W Broadway, Columbia * 415 Conley Rd, Columbia

HY-VEE * 3100 West Broadway * 25 Conley Road * 405 East Nifong Boulevard

GERBES * 1729 W Broadway * 205 E Nifong Blvd * 2900 Paris Rd

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NOT A MEAT-LOVER? SALLY FRENCH | NEWS EDITOR

Dining halls and restaurants offer plenty of options to keep you from living off Ramen and Easy Mac. It was my first time in my life setting foot in Missouri, and I asked the lady at the rental car place for a good restaurant recommendation. She recommended a barbecue-style restaurant, where I’m almost positive the only non-meat food on the menu was a side of corn.

“Great,” I thought. “I’m going to spend at least four years of my life forced to eat sides of corn.”

What was this vegetarian girl from California going to do? Thankfully, that changed as soon as I stopped listening to the rental car lady and set foot in Columbia.

So that you won’t go through the same mini-trauma I went through upon hearing that I was living off corn for four years, I’m sharing with you some of my choices when eating at the dining halls. Plus, I threw in some ethic, vegetarian or all-around awesome restaurants located off campus.

ON CAMPUS EATS BAJA GRILL

Is it the best Mexican food in the world? Probably not, but you can still get your ethnic fix here. Baja Grill serves its food a la carte, which takes away the obligation to eat a whole meal. Vegetarians should look toward the quesadilla with a side of beans. Every item is made fresh, so you can ask for any dish without meat. My favorite is the burrito; just ask to substitute extra beans for meat.

DOBBS

After swiping in, cruise to the left side for the vegetarian section. The area is always stocked with a vegetarian entrée comparable to the main dish. Bonus: It’s generally serve-yourself, which means on toasted ravioli day you can grab as many spoonfuls as you want.

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Our favorite part of Plaza is the “On Stage” section, which serves more unique dishes like stir-fry, dubbed Bangkok Bowls (which can be cooked with tofu), and tikka masala. The deli is a sure bet for healthy or vegetarian foods. Sandwiches are customized to your order. Try a veggie wrap, and don’t forget to ask for hummus!

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Shakespeare’s Pizza, a popular hangout for hungry students, offers many options for vegetarians.

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Not A Problem ROLLINS

CLOVER’S NATURAL MARKET

It houses our favorite grill in a dining hall. But don’t worry if you’re vegetarian; just ask for a veggie burger.

When that gets old, pasta is usually on the menu. A safe bet for vegetarians.

This locally owned grocery store has natural and organic products that have many gluten-free or sugar-free products. Visit the market’s website before you shop to get free, printable coupons.

The student center offers the widest array of dishes, ranging from your average slice of pizza to fresh sandwiches to sushi. Unlike the dining halls, food from the student center must be purchased with cash or E.Z. Charge.

Whether it’s Chinese takeout or just eating out, Jingo’s Chinatown is a great place to get your Asian food fix.

With typical Chinese fare like lo mein, dumplings, fried rice and wontons, you can’t go wrong. The menu is easily marked by symbols noting spicy or vegetarian selections.

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OFF-CAMPUS EATS BANGKOK GARDENS

This Thai restaurant is perfect for a classy night out, but it’s also really spicy. I’m not kidding on this one. They have a hotness scale, and rumor has it that they can make you dishes that exceed the hotness scale. As a vegetarian, I love that dishes can be made with your choice of beef, pork, chicken, or (of course) tofu, so you don’t have to ask for a specially made dish.

CASABLANCA

This Mediterranean-style restaurant is located just off Peace Park on Fifth Street and Elm Street. Menu items include gyros, falafel and Greek salad. Plus, they’ve got a large and colorful aquarium, so you can’t help but feel relaxed while dining.

THE COFFEE ZONE

More than just a coffee shop, the Coffee Zone offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-style food. The menu includes baklava, gyros and tea. With a brick wall covered in vintage photographs on one side and Middle Eastern style lanterns hanging from the ceiling, The Coffee Zone has a great atmosphere, which makes coffee shop studying instantly more enjoyable.

JINGO’S CHINATOWN

MAIN SQUEEZE

By far my favorite vegetarian restaurant in town, Main Squeeze has delicious natural foods and isn’t too far from campus. Located on Ninth Street, the restaurant really supports sustainable living. Menu items include sandwiches, wraps and juice drinks. I recommend the tofu tacos. You can’t top the homemade salsa!

SHAKESPEARE’S PIZZA

I know what you’re thinking. Why would I throw the most stereotypical college hangout that serves one of the most basic college staples (pizza) in this mix? It’s because Shakespeare’s is actually quite vegetarian-friendly.

Ask for a whole-wheat crust topped with an array of veggies like artichokes, broccoli, mushrooms and olives.

They even have almonds as a topping, which means you can still get your protein fix.

Of course, there are many more fantastic places to eat in Columbia, but hopefully this list will get you through the year long enough that you won’t have to resort back to Top Ramen, Easy Mac, or the dreaded side dish of corn.

BON APPETIT