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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

The Unbound Book Festival unites readers and writers through “How to Write Suspenseful Fiction Panel”

Catherine Polo March 19, 2021

The Unbound Book Festival, which runs from January to April, is a great way for people to hear writers talk about a variety of subjects and answer audience questions. Though this year the panels are held...

Post Sex Nachos solidifies its sound with new album ‘Grandpa Slinks’

Ryan Wilson March 19, 2021

From upbeat dancing music to some slower enchanting songs, Post Sex Nachos’ sophomore album, “Grandpa Slinks,” has a wide range of cohesive sounds that the band is excited to share. Post Sex Nachos...

On the Grind: Tasting six drinks from Columbia’s coffee shops

Shannon Worley March 14, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); For some, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But for me, the most important meal...

Columbia Farmers Market fosters community, provides accessible organic produce

Mia Rugai March 11, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); What began over 40 years ago as a few farmers selling produce from their pickup trucks at gas...

‘Trains, Spaceships and Automobiles’: Ruby Lanes’s triumph against COVID-19

Gabriel Levi March 2, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); For many Americans, March 2020 was the month the world stopped. On March 13, Governor Mike Parson...

State Historical Society of Missouri holds final week of ‘Music in Missouri’ exhibit

Lauren Blue February 13, 2021

Connection is the central idea to the State Historical Society of Missouri, as well as their exhibit Music in Missouri. Even the State Historical Society of Missouri building was built with this goal in...

Get spooky with Halloween events around Columbia

Elizabeth Pruitt November 1, 2020

With Halloween fast approaching, plans were made to make the most out of the day while being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help the community have fun this holiday season, a few local events have...

Fall-themed events in Columbia allow students to enjoy the season

Fall-themed events in Columbia allow students to enjoy the season

Danny Daugherty October 29, 2020

The changing of seasons after midterm madness is always a time to appreciate what nature has to offer, enjoy a seasonal drink or snack and spend time with people before the weather gets intolerable. Columbia’s...

Postponement of Roots N Blues Festival causes difficulties for local businesses

Postponement of Roots N Blues Festival causes difficulties for local businesses

Angelina Edwards October 7, 2020

This time last year, Rebecca Miller, owner of Peggy Jean’s Pies, was helping her employees prepare over 3,000 pie shells and over 200 dozen cookies for Columbia’s Roots N Blues Festival. This year,...

Ways to celebrate a socially-distant long weekend

Catherine Polo September 3, 2020

On top of the stresses of COVID-19, the upcoming long weekend can't come soon enough. While this would usually be a great opportunity to get together with friends to help pass the time, the need for social...

Pride festivals consider new health and safety precautions due to COVID-19

Angelina Edwards May 27, 2020

June is known as Pride Month, a time when members of the LGBT community around the world to celebrate queer identities and communities. Pride festivals with lively parades, performances and streets full...

How students are documenting their experience with COVID-19

Catherine Polo May 20, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to keep people in their homes and socially distant, people find other ways to stay in touch and document their experience. The State Historical Society of Missouri has created a place...