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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MU introduces ResLife initiative with reduced housing and dining costs

Galen Bacharier, Carson Howes November 7, 2017

MU announced a new initiative on Friday that will reduce rates for on-campus housing and expand dining plans for students starting in fall 2018. Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, Vice Chancellor Gary Ward,...

Bill lowers GPA requirement for unpaid MSA positions

Caitlyn Rosen November 7, 2017

A bill lowering the GPA requirement for unpaid Missouri Students Association Senate leadership positions was passed in full Senate on Oct. 25. Bill 57-09 amends the GPA requirement according to the standards...

Daymond John spoke to MU students, inspiring “future sharks” in Jesse Auditorium

Daymond John spoke to MU students, inspiring “future sharks” in Jesse Auditorium

Michael Wilmarth November 7, 2017

Daymond John, CEO of FUBU and television personality from the reality series “Shark Tank,” gave a speech to a nearly-full Jesse Auditorium Nov. 1 as part of Delta Gamma Sorority’s Lectureship series. Daymond...

Festival of South African Dance sheds light on South African struggles

Alexandra Sharp November 7, 2017

With the booming resonance of cultural stepping and singing, performers of the Festival of South African Dance took the stage in Jesse Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2. With about 200 people in attendance,...

The Joan Crawford Effect reveals the life of a star who spent time in Columbia

Jane Mather-Glass November 7, 2017

Stephens College is offering the chance to find out more about a classic film star with its fall exhibit on Joan Crawford. The exhibit displays some of Crawford’s classic costumes and outfits as well...

From jokes to Greek life: a look at the rise of the Mizzou Dad shirt

Katie Harff November 5, 2017

No matter what you’re involved in, there is probably a shirt out there for your parents to buy so they can claim some credit for the person they created. In high school, many parents consider themselves...

MU faculty release third edition of guidebook expanding on interventions for school children

Tatyana Monnay November 4, 2017

MU faculty identify and explain interventions for K-12 students in their new guidebook, _Effective School Interventions: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Student Outcomes, Third Edition_. “It’s...

MU professors’ startup creates product that whitens teeth with a smartphone

Morgan Smith November 4, 2017

Nanova Biomaterials Inc., a dental and orthopedics manufacturing startup company founded by two MU professors and colleagues, has created a new product that whitens teeth with the use of a smartphone. The...

Provost Stokes appointed president of University of New Mexico

Stephi Smith November 3, 2017

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Garnett Stokes has accepted the position of president at the University of New Mexico and will begin March 1, 2018, Chancellor Alexander Cartwright said in an email...

Social work professors receive grant to research local youth development

Galen Bacharier November 2, 2017

Two researchers from the MU School of Social Work recently received a $350,000 grant as a part of the Interdisciplinary Research Leaders program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The foundation’s...

Niall Horan’s folk-oriented sound shines in solo debut

Ashley Dorf November 1, 2017

2017 has been a year of big musical releases, and former One Direction member Niall Horan added a solid solo debut to the mix. Horan released his highly anticipated debut album _Flicker_ on Oct. 20. Other...

Destroyer channels simplicity in subtly dismal “ken”

Laura Miserez November 1, 2017

The simple piano intro and rhythmic ticks that introduce Destroyer’s new release, _ken_, serve to bring in what could be a new sound for the act. Destroyer, the brainchild of musician Dan Bejar, is known...