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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Blue Note casts a spell with Wizardfest

The Blue Note casts a spell with Wizardfest

Abby Monteil September 25, 2018

Through a collaboration with national entertainment chain Pop Up Party Tours, The Blue Note transformed its performance hall into a Harry Potter-themed dance floor called Wizardfest on Sept. 22. For the...

New ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer introduces fans to the studio’s first female lead

Abby Monteil September 25, 2018

The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t in the best place story-wise. When supervillain and purple Josh Whedon look-alike Thanos snapped his fingers at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War,” half of the...

In coming back to school, Jeffrey Ford sees a second chance

In coming back to school, Jeffrey Ford sees a second chance

Ethan Brown September 25, 2018

The contents of Jeffrey Ford’s room in Galena Hall represent a balancing act most first-year students don’t need to perform. A uniform from the 307th Engineer Battalion hangs alongside the button-up...

Service dog owners aim to educate the public on how to treat their animals

Tanner Bubeck September 25, 2018

As students walk around campus, it is not unlikely they may encounter a service animal and feel inclined to come up and interact with it. Puppies with Purpose Community Outreach Co-chair Alexandria Meyers...

Five tips to keep appliances safe from electrical mishaps

Alex Wilson September 25, 2018

In contemporary society, electricity powers a good portion of our devices in and outside of our homes. But with an increase in electrical consumption, there is a tendency to become reckless with our electricity...

DrinKraft brews up fun in kombucha bar grand opening

DrinKraft brews up fun in kombucha bar grand opening

Janae McKenzie September 25, 2018

On the road to the Roots N Blues N BBQ festival, local tasting cafe DrinKraft hosted a grand opening Kombucha & Brunch on Sept. 23. DrinKraft’s kombucha, which they call an “energy boosting, naturally...

Buzz Sutherland brought family-friendly comedy show to Jesse Auditorium

Buzz Sutherland brought family-friendly comedy show to Jesse Auditorium

Mariana Labbate September 25, 2018

Buzz Sutherland has done over 30 shows in more than 50 colleges during his career, but his comedy performances started right here at MU. With the promise of bringing “humor that is 100 percent clean...

Local professor starts tattoo art project to honor late husband

Local professor starts tattoo art project to honor late husband

Madeleine Bunten September 25, 2018

On April 6, 2015, adjunct professor Eric Sweet died suddenly from a heart attack, leaving behind his wife and many loyal students. His wife Catherine Armbrust, a fellow artist and educator, began her project...

Summer to Fall: Fashion Transition Tips

Claudia Khaw September 24, 2018

The days are certainly getting a little colder here on the MU campus, and students are starting to swap out their summer dresses for thicker sweaters and exchanging sandals for warm boots. I, however,...

MU Engage prepares to launch a new platform for MU organizations

Jessica Belle Kramer, Tanner Bubeck September 24, 2018

The MU Engage Implementation Team plans on joining two previous programs, OrgSync and Campus Labs, together to create a new platform to help students better connect to campus opportunities: MU Engage....

Penile fractures happen- here’s what to do if it happens to you

Zoe Rich September 23, 2018

While it is rare, people with penises can “break” them during intercourse. Fracturing a penis is not quite the same as breaking an arm or a toe, as a penis does not actually have any bones in it. Instead,...

From MU Students to out-of-state participants, Roots N Blues’ Volunteer Team has it all

Claudia Khaw September 23, 2018

For every year since 2007, the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival has made a weekend-long carnival party out of Columbia. With an event as anticipated as this one, a strong committee is a definite requirement...