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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

 REVIEW: Columbia Experimental Music Festival Night Three

Dylan Barbee 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.” 

REVIEW: Night two of Columbia Experimental Music Fest ends in disappointment

Jae Green 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.” 

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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MU’s only Latin fraternity endures despite low membership

Ivy Reed November 13, 2023
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. currently has one active member at MU: junior Victor Peralta, who also serves as president of the chapter. 

Sparklehorse’s newest album is a posthumous celebration of life and sorrow

Annie Goodykoontz October 30, 2023
Whether you resonate with Linkous’ meaningful lyrics, or whether you just want something to listen to while you walk to class, “Bird Machine” truly has a song for every student.

REVIEW: Ragtag Cinema’s 2023 PrideFest closes with “Please Baby Please” — a sensual thrill ride about the queer experience

Topher Cundith September 28, 2023

Behind all of the campiness, “Please Baby Please” is a bizarre trip about gender expression, sexuality and queer people’s place in society. “Suze and I are in the middle of something...

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REVIEW: Mitski becomes the cowboy in new record “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” 

Bishop Lamm September 24, 2023
An album after her critically acclaimed “Be the Cowboy,'' the powerfully poetic and honest Mistki has released an alternative-folk album.

Revisiting Sophia Coppola’s ‘Lost in Translation,’ the ultimate comfort film for college students

Ella Faw September 20, 2023
‘Lost in Translation’ is a film that offers profound comfort to those experiencing loneliness, but ironically risks isolating entire demographics of the audience.
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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: 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.

What’s next for independent cinemas in the age of streaming?

Matthew Gerber May 11, 2023

Independent cinemas strive to remain open during streaming-induced drops in movie attendance The popularity of watching movies through streaming continues to increase nationwide. Many smaller...