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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Overcoming the sophomore slump with music, media and meaningful moments

Overcoming the sophomore slump with music, media and meaningful moments

Mikalah Owens, MOVE Editor September 15, 2025

I recently closed a significant chapter in my life, and with that ending came the quiet threat of the “sophomore slump” people always warn you about. It was a familiar feeling since I had fallen into...

REVIEW: Nostalgic storytelling makes Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ memorable

REVIEW: Nostalgic storytelling makes Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ memorable

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter September 15, 2025

I’ve enjoyed Big Thief’s music since eighth grade, when my best friend picked out their 2016 debut album “Masterpiece” from a gloriously large CD binder in her mom’s car. That drive introduced...

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ rewrites what it means to grow up

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ rewrites what it means to grow up

Mikalah Owens, MOVE Editor September 12, 2025

I first discovered Twenty One Pilots in 2013, when they were the little-known opener for Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco on the Save Rock and Roll Tour. I was 7, way too young to attend but old enough...

Find Fiona guitarist Luke Sabath delivers a passionate vocal performance during the group's set on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Rose Park in Columbia, Mo. Sabath says he hopes to become more involved in the band’s vocal side over the next few months.

Local bands Pink Houses and Find Fiona reflect on the Columbia music scene

Deacon Lipsmeyer, MOVE reporter September 12, 2025

As the sun went down over Rose Park on Aug. 30, anticipation began to build among the crowd. For some, this may have been the first show they’d ever been to, and for others, the feeling was all too recognizable....

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

Isabel Brauhn, MOVE Reporter September 10, 2025

If there’s one thing Sabrina Carpenter knows how to do, it’s romanticize heartbreak and lousy men. Her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” consists of 12 songs that do just that, with...

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Amory Moore, MOVE Reporter August 31, 2025

Sombr has just added another collection of emotion-packed songs to his discography. Born Shane Michael Boose, the 20-year-old artist has added a 10-track paragon to his catalogue. Released on Aug. 22,...

Kiley Grimes, Mizzou student and owner of Soundcheck, plays the piano at her studio. This studio comes fully equipped with drums, keyboards, a piano, and more.

Soundcheck: A business crafted by melodies and a love for music

Kriti Dhaduvai, MOVE Reporter June 14, 2025

  Soundcheck Practice Studios is a music studio created and owned by Kiley Grimes, who graduated this spring from the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. Located on...

Old clothes, fresh cause: Columbia comes together in support of increased access to abortions

Old clothes, fresh cause: Columbia comes together in support of increased access to abortions

Ainsley Bryson, Assistant MOVE Editor May 24, 2025

On Nov. 5 of last year, Missourians voted to pass the 2024 Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3, which officially went into effect 30 days later. Among protections such as access to contraceptives, the...

REVIEW: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ by Lucy Dacus: A product of generous attention

REVIEW: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ by Lucy Dacus: A product of generous attention

Rachel Mackey, MOVE Reporter May 20, 2025

Dacus initially announced “Forever Is A Feeling” on Instagram back in January, with the release of the first single, “Ankles,” soon after. Her 2021 album “Home Video” is, in my opinion, one...

Eat your heart out: “Yellowjackets” Season 3 is messy, yet enjoyable

Eat your heart out: “Yellowjackets” Season 3 is messy, yet enjoyable

Rachel Mackey, MOVE Reporter May 15, 2025

To put it lightly, the return of “Yellowjackets” was my most anticipated event of the year. Set to return with its third season on Valentine’s Day and extend into April, I immediately planned...

Min Jin Lee discusses immigration, the value of books and her writing process at Unbound keynote

Min Jin Lee discusses immigration, the value of books and her writing process at Unbound keynote

Hannah McDonough, MOVE Reporter May 14, 2025

Book lovers from around Columbia gathered in Jesse Auditorium on Friday, April 18 to listen to Unbound Book Festival’s 2025 keynote speaker, Min Jin Lee. The event started with an introduction from...

What to watch, listen to and read this May

What to watch, listen to and read this May

Suzie Thomson, MOVE Reporter May 13, 2025

With the school year winding down, you might feel bored or burnt out. Luckily, after all the exams and graduations, May is a great time to slow down and sit down with a book, watch a movie or listen to...