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The Maneater

College kids want practical things this Christmas

Katie Harff December 6, 2017

If you’re someone who likes to give gifts that are unique and meaningful to the individual receiving it, shopping for young kids can be easy because they have a plethora of toys to choose from on their...

Five fun things to do at MU before winter break

Five fun things to do at MU before winter break

Ashley Dorf December 3, 2017

There are many winter- and holiday- themed things to do on campus. Check out these five events to celebrate the 2017 holiday season: Mizzou After Dark: Winter Extravaganza Dec. 1 from 7-10 p.m. MU Student...

Education professor develops mental health screening tool for public schools

Education professor develops mental health screening tool for public schools

Stephi Smith December 2, 2017

Education professor Stephen Kilgus has developed a screening tool that is designed to assist teachers in identifying potential mental health problems in students. Kilgus’ research has involved analyzing...

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop experiences successful opening turnout

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop experiences successful opening turnout

Alexandra Sharp November 29, 2017

In a swirl of bright colors and the aroma of Mexican cuisine, downtown Columbia’s newest restaurant, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, opened on Nov. 27 at 8 a.m. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is the fifth location to open...

Snack, skip and sleep your way through finals studying with these nine tips

Snack, skip and sleep your way through finals studying with these nine tips

Alexandra Sharp November 29, 2017

As finals week creeps ever closer, MU students prepare for the dreaded onslaught of studying. In the hopes of making your week a tad less stressful, here is a list of helpful study tips. ####1. Pick the...

Rideshares provide an alternative way to travel

Rideshares provide an alternative way to travel

Jane Mather-Glass November 29, 2017

Wait a minute before you buy your next bus ticket home — your ride might just be a [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453870904843691/about/) away. As an MU freshman and Chicago native...

MU College of Engineering student chosen as first recipient of EWF fellowship

MU College of Engineering student chosen as first recipient of EWF fellowship

Allison Cho November 29, 2017

MU graduate student Rumana Aktar is the first recipient of the Executive Women’s Forum fellowship, which is a full-tuition, five-year doctoral scholarship. First announced in December 2016, the fellowship...

Board of Curators approves preliminary plans for capital projects

Board of Curators approves preliminary plans for capital projects

Morgan Smith November 29, 2017

The UM System Board of Curators approved the preliminary plans for several major capital projects to benefit each of the UM System campuses and MU Health Care earlier this month. Following further planning...

‘Victoria and Abdul’ shows an unexpected friendship between a queen and a clerk

‘Victoria and Abdul’ shows an unexpected friendship between a queen and a clerk

Olivia Jackson November 29, 2017

Victoria and Abdul, directed by Stephen Frears, tells the true story of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and her unexpected friendship with Abdul Karim, a clerk from India. In her old age, Victoria...

Fashion suffers the consequences of colder weather as winter approaches

Fashion suffers the consequences of colder weather as winter approaches

Katie Harff November 29, 2017

As the temperature drops, with it goes a sense of fashion as stylish dresses and cute sweaters get drowned in layers needed to keep warm. Fashion changes with the seasons. It’s not just the rules like...

Patricia Okker announced dean of College of Arts and Science

Patricia Okker announced dean of College of Arts and Science

Skyler Rossi November 28, 2017

After months of searching and deliberation, MU Provost Garnett Stokes appointed Patricia Okker as the new dean of the College of Arts and Science, effective as of Nov. 21, according to an MU News Bureau...

PHA and IFC elect new executive boards

PHA and IFC elect new executive boards

Caitlyn Rosen November 28, 2017

Elections for the new executive board for the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council were held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, respectively. The new PHA president is Shelby Lofton of Sigma Sigma...