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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

Isabel Brauhn, MOVE Reporter September 10, 2025

If there’s one thing Sabrina Carpenter knows how to do, it’s romanticize heartbreak and lousy men. Her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” consists of 12 songs that do just that, with...

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Amory Moore, MOVE Reporter August 31, 2025

Sombr has just added another collection of emotion-packed songs to his discography. Born Shane Michael Boose, the 20-year-old artist has added a 10-track paragon to his catalogue. Released on Aug. 22,...

Kiley Grimes, Mizzou student and owner of Soundcheck, plays the piano at her studio. This studio comes fully equipped with drums, keyboards, a piano, and more.

Soundcheck: A business crafted by melodies and a love for music

Kriti Dhaduvai, Joint-Visuals Director & Video Editor June 14, 2025

  Soundcheck Practice Studios is a music studio created and owned by Kiley Grimes, who graduated this spring from the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri. Located on...

Old clothes, fresh cause: Columbia comes together in support of increased access to abortions

Old clothes, fresh cause: Columbia comes together in support of increased access to abortions

Ainsley Bryson, MOVE Digital Editor May 24, 2025

On Nov. 5 of last year, Missourians voted to pass the 2024 Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3, which officially went into effect 30 days later. Among protections such as access to contraceptives, the...

REVIEW: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ by Lucy Dacus: A product of generous attention

REVIEW: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ by Lucy Dacus: A product of generous attention

Rachel Mackey, MOVE Reporter May 20, 2025

Dacus initially announced “Forever Is A Feeling” on Instagram back in January, with the release of the first single, “Ankles,” soon after. Her 2021 album “Home Video” is, in my opinion, one...

Eat your heart out: “Yellowjackets” Season 3 is messy, yet enjoyable

Eat your heart out: “Yellowjackets” Season 3 is messy, yet enjoyable

Rachel Mackey, MOVE Reporter May 15, 2025

To put it lightly, the return of “Yellowjackets” was my most anticipated event of the year. Set to return with its third season on Valentine’s Day and extend into April, I immediately planned...

Min Jin Lee discusses immigration, the value of books and her writing process at Unbound keynote

Min Jin Lee discusses immigration, the value of books and her writing process at Unbound keynote

Hannah McDonough, MOVE Reporter May 14, 2025

Book lovers from around Columbia gathered in Jesse Auditorium on Friday, April 18 to listen to Unbound Book Festival’s 2025 keynote speaker, Min Jin Lee. The event started with an introduction from...

What to watch, listen to and read this May

What to watch, listen to and read this May

Suzie Thomson, MOVE Reporter May 13, 2025

With the school year winding down, you might feel bored or burnt out. Luckily, after all the exams and graduations, May is a great time to slow down and sit down with a book, watch a movie or listen to...

Re-examining the legacy of ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ 20 years later

Re-examining the legacy of ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ 20 years later

Faith Jacoby, Assistant MOVE Editor May 4, 2025

It’s been 20 years since “Star Wars” fans watched Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker turn to the dark side. Since then, the film has gifted us countless iconic lines, scenes and characters that...

Mildred Emegha, president of Women Economic Empowerment @ Mizzou, helps teach basket weaving to passersby at MU’s Global Bazaar on Friday, April 11, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. “What we are exhibiting is basket weaving, it’s a traditional art that is known to the Native Americans… It takes two weeks to learn this skill, but they did it in under 20 minutes,” Emegha said.

Students’ cultures unite at MU’s annual Global Bazaar

Ainsley Bryson and Maya Bensaoud April 28, 2025

Sounds of Bollywood, Filipino and Spanish music filled the North Courts at MizzouRec on the evening of April 11. The rhythmic clapping and clacking associated with Tinikling, a traditional Filipino folk...

These book recommendations based on your major should be required reading

These book recommendations based on your major should be required reading

Ava Mohror, Copy Chief April 27, 2025

Your college major doesn’t just shape your schedule — it says a lot about how you think, your interests and how you spend your time. So why not let your major guide your next read? Here are some book...

Derrick “Hacky Sack Man” Fogle gives a speech on April 22, 2025 at Speakers Circle in Columbia, Mo. Fogle had an eventbrite page encouraging students to come and show support for him.

Students at MU gather to show their support for ‘Hacky Sack Man’

Amory Moore, MOVE Reporter April 25, 2025

  University of Missouri students are familiar with the common sight of Derrick “Hacky Sack Man” Fogle as he frequently practices footbag in Speakers Circle. While he’s been a classic...