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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Campfire Stories offers different perspective on True/False documentaries

Campfire Stories offers different perspective on True/False documentaries

Hannah McFadden March 8, 2018

Imagine how it feels when a friend is telling you an engaging story. The ambience of True/False Film Fest’s Campfire Stories event had the same feeling. At Campfire Stories, documentary directors retold...

‘The Price of Everything’ takes a deeper look into art, luxury and commerce

Lauren Wilcox March 8, 2018

“Price of everything, value of nothing.” Is this what the art world has come to? Has contemporary art become just another luxury brand? Why is art and wealth almost synonymous in today’s society?...

‘The Next Guardian’ exceeds expectations with beautiful themes

Alexandra Sharp March 8, 2018

It’s remarkable how one building can represent so much. In the True/False documentary _The Next Guardian_, directors Dorottya Zurbó and Arun Bhattarai represent the struggle between Westernization and...

True/False film ‘América’ unveils familial complexities

Emmy Lucas March 8, 2018

Taking place in Colima, Mexico, _América_ is a documentary that tells the tale of the frustrations and love that come with caretaking. When brothers Diego, Rodrigo and Bruno are not impersonating Elvis,...

True/False review: Chloé Zhao’s ‘The Rider’ skews a classical redemption story

Jesse Baalman March 8, 2018

Chinese immigrant Chloé Zhao was working on her feature debut ,_Songs My Brothers Taught Me_, when she met the subject of her latest film. On the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where both stories take...

“Lovers of the Night’ finds beauty in the heart of monks

Eva Walker March 8, 2018

With great care, humanity and attention to the unspoken, _Lovers of the Night_ is a documentary that is both lighthearted and emotionally stimulating. It is not a film of grand gestures or intricate lives;...

The Briefing: Three candidates have dropped from MSA race

Skyler Rossi March 7, 2018

After controversial tweets from MSA candidates surfaced on Twitter on March 5, vice presidential candidate Caius Gillen of the “More to Roar” campaign and presidential candidates Claire Jacobs of the...

Mizzou Alumni Association honors 39 undergraduates, 18 graduate and professional students

Mizzou Alumni Association honors 39 undergraduates, 18 graduate and professional students

Stephi Smith March 6, 2018

The Mizzou Alumni Association honored 39 graduating seniors as recipients of the Mizzou ‘39 Award on Feb. 27. The award is given each year to a group of students who display “academic achievement,...

BEC suspends MSA campaigning due to controversial tweets

Skyler Rossi March 6, 2018

Controversial tweets came to surface Monday night regarding racist, sexist and homophobic terms used in past tweets by Caius Gillen, vice presidential candidate of the More to Roar campaign, Claire Jacobs,...

City Council approves next step for community-oriented policing strategy

Evan Ochsner March 5, 2018

The Columbia City Council approved a resolution on Feb. 19 declaring its support for a community-oriented policing program. The declaration follows the 2014 Mayor’s Task Force on Community Violence...

Graduate Professional Council gives students opportunity to share student loan stories with Missouri senators

Regan Mertz March 4, 2018

The Graduate Professional Council ran a booth in the MU Student Center on March 1 that allowed students to call Missouri senators regarding student loans. Student loans are not subsidized, which means...

Carolyn Henry appointed dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Carolyn Henry appointed dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

Lauren Clerc March 2, 2018

Carolyn Henry was announced as the new dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, effective Feb. 1, by former Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Garnett Stokes. Henry had served as interim dean since...