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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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Greenhouse Manager Kenny Henk nurses the MU Horticulture Club back to health

Jayden Bates-Bland November 26, 2024

Kenny Henk revives the MU Horticulture Club through his passion for plants When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many people picked up new hobbies. For Kenny Henk, an MU junior, it was carnivorous...

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REVIEW: Echoes of the past and present with The Cure’s ‘Songs Of a Lost World’

Mikalah Owens November 19, 2024

 Go back in time and feel the nostalgia by listening to The Cure’s first album in 16 years. Although 'Songs Of a Lost World' has its highlights, it feels monotonous at times The Cure released...

Meet Todd McCubbin, MU Alumni Association’s Executive Director

Sarah Beck November 8, 2024

Alum Todd McCubbin discusses his career, values and legacy during his years at MU Half an hour north of Columbia lies a small town that covers less than one square mile and has fewer than...

Usher in the Halloween season with cozy autumnal activities and thrilling spooks all around Columbia

Lauren Replogle November 7, 2024

Embrace the magic of October with this guide to Columbia's most delightful fall activities and spine-tingling Halloween events! The leaves are beginning to dust the ground on Kuhlman Court....

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Young and queer in Columbia: Reflecting on my experience at 2024 Mid-Missouri PrideFest

Ainsley Bryson October 31, 2024

Columbia continues to uplift its LGBTQ+ communities by dedicating space to LGBTQ+ artists, vendors and festival-goers Walking through the streets of downtown Columbia on Sept. 28 and 29 opened...

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Faurot Field: Honoring tradition while embracing the future

Ava Mohror October 19, 2024

Almost a century later, with the promise of new renovations, the traditions of Faurot Field remain intact. As University of Missouri students gather at Faurot Field, the crowd roars, black...

Homecoming and heritage: Creating cross-generational memories

Homecoming and heritage: Creating cross-generational memories

Maya Bensaoud and Ainsley Bryson October 19, 2024

MU Homecoming displays all the qualities that legacies embody, uniting students, alums and the Columbia community.     Editor's Note: A previous version of this article...

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The Maneater alums give thanks to the student-run paper

Megan Curry October 19, 2024

Maneater alums remember their time writing on the paper and reflect on their careers as journalists. Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated information regarding...

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The mascot, the myth, the legacy: Truman Tigers

Liv Martin October 19, 2024

Since his first introduction, Truman has gone through some extreme rebranding with the help of past Tigers to make him into the mascot he is today. As the screams of over 60,000 people consume...

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Bridging generations through bids: Greek life legacies

Alyssa Royston October 19, 2024

Greek life is central to many students' college journeys, especially for those with family ties, known as 'legacies.' Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include a graphic. Sitting...

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“Bumpin’ That: an XCX Dance Party” brings “brat summer” to the Columbia community

Maya Bensaoud and Sabrina Pan October 12, 2024

At Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia, the vibrant energy and passionate crowd made for an unforgettable night of pop culture celebration.     Neon green is a hard color to miss...

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Jumping into fall at the 15th annual Harvest Hootenanny

Liv Martin, Avery Copeland, and Ava Mohror October 11, 2024

Columbia residents gathered for games, food and drinks, farm animals, line dancing and more.     As a crisp fall breeze settles in the atmosphere, pumpkin spice takes over menus...