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J2M creates space for connection at the Experimental Music Festival

Elise Banks February 7, 2024
The Columbia Experimental Festival took place Nov. 2 through Nov. 5 and was organized by Dismal Niche Arts, a non-profit organization and record label dedicated to offering local residents rare opportunities to experience world class presentations of innovative and non-conventional music, art and performances. 
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Starting at the shoelaces: Averi Kroenke’s positive outlook on her foot injury

Dylan Heinrich January 30, 2024

While off the court for the foreseeable future, Kroenke remains a ray of sunshine to everyone she meets. Sophomore Averi Kroenke is an avid reader.  She tells the story of “The...

MSA executives discuss campaign journey and objectives for this year

Julianna Mejia and Emily Skidmore January 30, 2024
Transparency is key for Missouri Student Association President Miyah Jones and Vice President Cydney Perkins, who have spent the last couple of months working in hopes to make MU’s campus a more accessible environment for students of all backgrounds.
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Sean East II: Missouri basketball’s best offensive weapon

Matt Reincke January 24, 2024

The graduate student has improved in almost every offensive category, becoming the leader the Tigers desperately needed Entering the 2023-24 basketball season, plenty of excitement surrounded...

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Tigers of MU: Fall 2023 semester highlights

The Maneater Photo Staff January 21, 2024
A visual representation of MU’s student population collected by The Maneater Photo Staff

REVIEW: Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ is an ambitious directorial leap

Ava McCluer January 17, 2024
Disturbing, erotic and Oscarworthy: expect the unexpected with “Saltburn”
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REVIEW: “Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles” returns viewers to long-lost parts of childhood 

Boo May December 12, 2023
When Kid Laroi brought the Wiggles out on stage for his Australian tour in June 2022, the crowd sang every word. Laroi and the band had never collaborated on any music.
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Author and journalist Elif Batuman talks email and encouragement

Faith Jacoby December 7, 2023
In an interview with The Maneater the morning before her appearance at MU, author and journalist Elif Batuman answered questions about her novels, “The Idiot” and “Either/Or,” gave advice to aspiring writers and reflected on her own experiences as a student, journalist and writer.
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Photo Story: A portrait of the Missouri football student section

Hannah Schuh December 6, 2023
Through body paint, pom-poms and homemade signs, many students go all-out when it comes to cheering on the Tigers

Biscuits, Beats and Brews organizers and volunteers gave mid-Missouri residents a weekend to remember

Logan Gee December 4, 2023

Ozark Mountain Biscuit Co. brought the festival to life — bringing artists, food and drinks to hundreds of people. The weekend of Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, Rocheport, Missouri was filled with...

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Photo Story: The Taylor Party, Columbia’s Version

Michael Baniewicz November 30, 2023
Hosted at The Blue Note, attendees enjoyed the Taylor Swift inspired dance party with friends and ‘Swifties’ alike

COLUMN: Local Restaurants, the key to belonging in Columbia

Luke Duffy November 16, 2023
A few days into MU’s 2023 Welcome Week, my friends and I found ourselves craving food that wasn’t from a dining hall.