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The Maneater

New engineering scholarship honors memory of late MU graduate

Morgan Smith December 9, 2017

Since graduating in 1981, Scott and Linda Wright have inspired both of their children to attend MU. After Scott passed away in 2014, the Wright family decided to establish the Scott N. Wright Memorial...

Dyad Strategies releases scathing report of MU Office of Greek Life

Mawa Iqbal December 7, 2017

The Dyad Strategies report analyzing MU’s Greek system was released by Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Gary Ward on Oct. 26. The report was severely critical of the Office of Greek Life,...

MU approves continued use of live pigs for medical training despite protests

Natasha Vyhovsky December 7, 2017

The MU School of Medicine will continue to use live pigs with training emergency room doctors, despite protests. Around two dozen activists and retired physician Kerry Foley gathered outside the MU School...

STARS holds Rock Against Rape concert to bring attention to sexual violence on campus

Caitlyn Rosen December 7, 2017

Nine students performed Thursday night in The Shack in the Rock Against Rape concert put on by Stronger Together Against Relationship and Sexual Violence. The concert aimed to raise awareness of and end...

MU student groups light candles to celebrate Hanukkah

Alexandra Sharp December 6, 2017

Over the delicious smell of latkes and sweet taste of gelt, Jewish students at MU anticipate the celebration of the Festival of Light. Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday beginning sundown on Dec. 12 celebrating...

The best of 2017’s indie rock

Jane Mather-Glass December 6, 2017

2017 was a great year for music, if absolutely nothing else. I was ecstatic about all the indie rock in particular that I got to listen to in the past 11 months and compiled a list of my personal favorites...

How your study environment affects your productivity

Emmy Lucas December 6, 2017

Whether it is the library or a local coffee shop, your study environment affects your productivity levels. Tolerating the amount of distractions and background noises in certain settings differs for everyone,...

Art Beat: Photographer and makeup artist Jasmine Garcia discusses Las Vegas, feminine sexiness and confidence

Fiona Murphy December 6, 2017

People born under the zodiac sign Pisces are said to have the desire to escape reality, often to build their own. Jasmine Garcia is a 29-year-old Pisces, photographer and makeup artist who began building...

10 tips to get you ready for finals week

Paige Williams December 6, 2017

For many students, finals week means multiple cumulative tests, group projects and hours in the stacks of Ellis Library. To help you through, here are 10 tips, collected from various MU students, to help...

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...