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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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REVIEW: Ani DiFranco brought Columbia back to the nineties with “Little Plastic Castle”

Sophia Anderson September 20, 2023
On Sept. 13, DiFranco graced The Blue Note with gritty guitar and genuine goofs
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REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” showcases her pop-punk princess side while sticking to her anthemic roots

Alyssa Royston September 18, 2023
Featuring 12 spectacular tracks that highlight the adversity and playfulness of being a teenage girl, Rodrigo dazzles audiences with her new album.
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REVIEW: ‘Unreal Unearth’ combines themes of love and passion to beautifully rip listeners apart

Emma Zawacki September 17, 2023

Hozier’s third studio album builds upon topics from his past albums while giving his listeners songs that are obsession-worthy. It’s taken me a few years to nail down a solid system...

REVIEW: Zach Bryan blurs the boundaries of folk and country music in his self-titled album

Emma Zawacki September 17, 2023
With his fourth studio album, Bryan gifts us with 16 songs that bridge the gap between old-school country melodies and poetic folk lyrics.
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Local fall book sale draws community together to support Daniel Boone Regional Library

Emily Skidmore September 16, 2023
Hosted by Friends of the Daniel Boone Regional Library in early September, the annual fall book sale hoped to highlight the importance of reading as volunteers sell affordable books to Columbia residents.
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REVIEW: The MO Jazz Music Festival brought an eclectic mix of performers to Rose Music Hall

Sterling Sewell September 14, 2023
The festival was organized by the Jazz Forward Initiative and featured The Lao Tizer Band with Eric Marienthal as the headline act.
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REVIEW: “Echosmith” solidifies the band’s relevancy ten years after their first hit

Sophia Anderson September 14, 2023
The Sierota siblings take their musical identity into their own hands with their new self-titled album.

Ani DiFranco reflects on a career of criticism with compassion

Sophia Anderson September 7, 2023

DiFranco speaks on fame, the pitfalls of social media and why she won’t be reading this article.  Long heralded as a nonchalantly cool musical powerhouse, Ani DiFranco exists at the...

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Missouri football fans describe their bond with the Tigers

Joey Van Zummeren September 6, 2023
“I don’t care how bad we are, or how good we are. I’m always going to cheer for Mizzou”.
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Dr. Angela King Taylor hopes to foster genuine connection for all MU students

Alex Goldstein September 1, 2023
Promoted to vice chancellor for student affairs in June, King Taylor has set a clear intention of making every student a ‘joiner.’
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REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s re-recorded ‘Speak Now’ album recreates, reflects her history

An analysis of artistic growth, lyrical messages and meaning for the long-awaited album, courtesy of newsroom Swifties.

REVIEW: The Japanese House’s new album follows the transition from adolescence to self-acceptance 

Sophia Anderson July 10, 2023
‘In The End It Always Does’ expertly saddens and comforts listeners in equal measure.