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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

“Sounds of Brazil”: MU graduate student Karen Zeferino leads Columbia Chamber Choir performance

Maya Anand February 12, 2023
MU graduate student Karen Zeferino successfully completed her recital requirement with a “Sounds of Brazil” program that highlights key stylistic elements of Brazilian music.

Joel Frahm: His musical journey and advice

Sterling Sewell February 11, 2023
The renowned saxophonist sat down for a conversation following his recent concert at the Missouri Theatre about his musical career, his first experiences and the lessons he has learned throughout.
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Filmmaker LeeAnne Lowry explores gender and women’s portrayal in new short film

Benjamin Miller February 9, 2023
A lover of cinema since childhood, LeeAnne Lowry devoted themselves to their new short film “The Treadmill Switcher,” which is set to release in February.

Ragtag Cinema kicks off “Black Independents Vol. III” series with “Soleil Ô”

Matthew Gerber February 8, 2023
The Ragtag Cinema’s new series, which explores anti-colonial films from throughout the African Diaspora, started with the 1970 French-Mauritanian film, as well as a performance from local artist J.ARTiz.

Renowned pianist Elio Villafranca performs the music of Chick Corea with an all-star band

Sterling Sewell February 7, 2023
“Chick Corea Afro Caribbean Experience” brings Elio Villafranca and his all-star band closer to their roots.

MU graduate instructor Vanessa Porto creates music about her culture

Briana Iordan January 30, 2023
Vanessa Porto has been singing her whole life. In November she released her first song, “Que Nos Gustamos,” showcasing the Caribbean rhythms of Colombia — her home country.
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Local indie band drona’s new album expresses a family’s creative passion

Sydney Minor January 26, 2023
Local indie rock band drona is releasing its latest project, “keen eyes with a grim smile” this Friday. Siblings Arjuna, Surya, and Pasha Raghu detail their creative processes behind the album.

COLUMN: Insensitive serial killer craze plagues Netflix

Sophia Anderson January 26, 2023
The Good Nurse,” “The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and similar retellings of serial killers’ lives unethically profit from victims’ trauma.
 Fae Members Spread Straw And Woodchips Across A Garden Bed.this One Step Of Their Process For Prompting Mushroom Growth On September 5, 2021. {photo Was Taken By Fae Member)

Fungi Are Everywhere’ seeks people interested in everything mushrooms 

Tayler Gilmore December 12, 2022
The MU club’s recent projects encouraged students to expand their knowledge about fungi and to conversate with others with the same interest.
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Music, coding and photographing the stars — Greg Aker can do it all.

Sterling Sewell December 11, 2022
During his 16 years in Columbia, Greg Aker has played for the Columbia Jazz Orchestra, built a Hammond B-3 organ and started astrophotography.

The Kappa Delta house chef is far more than just a cook

Max Shapiro December 11, 2022
House chef Stan Lewis approaches his 40th anniversary with the chapter and, for many, is a beloved member of the chapter.

“The Fablemans” is Steven Spielberg’s loving ode to the art of film 

Max Shapiro December 7, 2022
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical tale of a young filmmaker is occasionally schmaltzy but always sincere.