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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

‘boygenius’ EP offers stunning collaboration between Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus

Joe Cross November 6, 2018

It was difficult not to be excited for boygenius’ debut, self-titled EP. After all, a collaboration between three of modern indie folk’s brightest voices and talents in Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers...

‘The Glass Castle’ author spoke about turning her childhood into a book

Abby Werner November 6, 2018

Jeannette Walls, the award-winning author of “The Glass Castle” spoke at Jesse Auditorium on Nov. 4 as part of Delta Gamma’s 24th annual Lectureship in Values and Ethics. Walls overcame a tumultuous...

Local bands celebrate KCOU’s 45th birthday at Rose Music Hall

Ben Wiche November 6, 2018

KCOU held a concert at Rose Music Hall on Nov. 3 to celebrate the station’s recent 45th birthday. The lineup included indie rockers The Sweaters and It’s Me, Ross, rapper Jay Wood, classic rock revival...

Hermanos breaks past politics to see similarities we all share

Katelynn McIlwain November 6, 2018

It’s easy to idolize, or even simply appreciate, both the heroes and villains in our most favorite tales because as soon as we walk out of the theater, those characters fade away from the big screen...

‘Teaching from the Collections’ review: The elegance of 20th century fashion

‘Teaching from the Collections’ review: The elegance of 20th century fashion

Emily Redford November 6, 2018

Since Oct. 6, Stephens College has put on the “Teaching from the Collections” fashion exhibition, an event made possible by the college’s Costume Museum and Research Library. Prior to my visit to...

‘People People’ provides look into agoraphobia in digital age

‘People People’ provides look into agoraphobia in digital age

Janae McKenzie November 6, 2018

Let’s get one thing straight: It is very difficult to get me to like any film where love is the main thing driving the plot. Romantic comedies are entirely lost on me. This is largely due to the unrealistic...

Citizen Jane incorporates fashion into festival with historical look at Sportswear

Citizen Jane incorporates fashion into festival with historical look at Sportswear

Audrey Roloff November 6, 2018

Being a film event, one might not expect fashion to be incorporated into the Citizen Jane Film Festival’s schedule. However this year at the festival, Stephens College hosted a Fashion Archive show,...

‘Rosie and Moussa’ Review: Childlike ambition confronts family conflict

Alyssa Otterstetter November 6, 2018

A simplistic message of family trials reveals itself through Dorothée Van Den Berghe’s film “Rosie and Moussa” in which a girl’s perspective leads the story. Her strong devotion and commitment...

Citizen Jane’s ‘The Foreigner’s Home’ goes beyond immigration

Mariana Labbate November 6, 2018

“The Foreigner’s Home” is not here to provide answers. The documentary directed by Rian Brown and Geoff Pingree asks the viewers to reflect on their own actions and responsibilities when it comes...

“I Think We’re Alone Now”: slow build to rushed ending

Janae McKenzie November 6, 2018

“I Think We’re Alone Now” comes equipped with an age-old question as its premise: What would you do if you were the last man on earth? Del (Peter Dinklage) is the last man alive in the wake of some...

Review: Yellow is Forbidden beautifully explores storytelling of Guo Pei

Review: Yellow is Forbidden beautifully explores storytelling of Guo Pei

Madeleine Bunten November 6, 2018

“Stunning” is the best word to describe the documentary film “Yellow is Forbidden,” directed, written and produced by Pietra Brettkelly. This film takes an intimate look at Chinese couture designer...

‘Ladies with Lenses’ shorts capture human struggle

Jennifer Somers November 5, 2018

_This review contains spoilers for “Nevada,” “For Nonna Anna,” “Johnny’s Home,” “Counterfeit Kunkoo,” “Untitled Groping Revenge Fairytale” and “Liberty Hill.”_ “Ladies with...