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The Maneater

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...

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...