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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: ‘Valentina and the MUOSters’ depicts an Italian family set against an American military installation

Ned Pickett February 28, 2025
Director Francesca Scalisi’s documentary examines the nature of family life, with the backdrop of societal tension
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REVIEW: ‘Kouté Vwa’ unveils the meanings of grief and the hope that follows

Emily Skidmore February 28, 2025
True/False Film “Kouté Vwa” unravels a world of healing
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REVIEW: ‘A Body To Live In’: How self-discovery, polaroids and piercings produced one of the most polarizing forms of community

Chace Missouri February 28, 2025
Director Angelo Madsen tells the story of Fakir Musafar and his influence behind the primitive movement and the LGBTQ+ body-modification community
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REVIEW: ‘River of Grass’ is a reflective look at the conservation efforts of the Everglades

Hannah McDonough February 28, 2025
The film was directed by Sasha Wortzel and premiered at True/False Film Fest on Feb. 27
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The Lumineers’ new album ‘Automatic’ was love at first listen

Hannah McDonough February 26, 2025

The album, released on Valentine’s Day, includes themes of love and relationships After the release of the single “Same Old Song” earlier this year, the Lumineers released the rest...

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Peeling back the disappointment in “The Monkey”

Mikalah Owens February 26, 2025

A review of Osgood Perkins's new horror movie, “The Monkey.” Perkins misses the mark with his film. Failing to guarantee laughs or scares “The Monkey,” directed by Osgood Perkins,...

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‘Cap’ is Back! Everything to know about “Captain America: Brave New World”

Alex Cook February 26, 2025

After years of ups and downs, Captain America: Brave New World reignites the MCU franchise  Ever since I was five years old, I have had a connection to Captain America. It was a late night...

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REVIEW: Drona releases ‘blisterpack,’ a bite-size EP filled with an experimental approach to songwriting

Akiram White February 23, 2025

The Columbia native indie rock band’s new EP showcases new and diverse interpretations in their songwriting and sound are showcased in their new EP Columbia-native indie band, Drona, released...

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 ‘Abbott Elementary’ season 4: Straight A’s across the board

Kriti Dhaduvai February 20, 2025

A glimpse into an incredible season with character development and heartwarming comedy “Abbott Elementary” is making the rounds as a hallmark television show of the 2020s. It’s...

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‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ returns with season 3, but it isn’t quite what fans hoped 

Amory Moore February 18, 2025

The loss of two main characters leaves a hole in the show that is hard to replace, despite the show’s wit and spice "The Sex Lives of College Girls” has returned with a third season,...

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2025 Grammys: A rollercoaster of surprises and snubs

Ava Mohror and Isabel Brauhn February 16, 2025

The Grammys was full of satisfying to shocking surprises, and we’re analyzing this year’s dispersal of golden gramophones     From stunning red carpet looks to dazzling...

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REVIEW: Sally Rooney’s newest novel ‘Intermezzo’ dissects love and loss

Amelia Schaefer January 21, 2025

Sally Rooney releases another literary fiction read laced with themes of passion and grief Highly anticipated by readers worldwide, “Intermezzo,” Sally Rooney’s fourth novel, was released...