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The Maneater

This Halloween, avoid a culturally appropriated costumes

Sarah Haselhorst October 24, 2017

Halloween embraces the abnormal — it encourages unhealthy habits, happily evokes terror and suggests temporarily disowning your identity. And while it is a celebration that disregards some societal standards,...

The Citizen Jane Film Festival brings female film directors to the forefront

The Citizen Jane Film Festival brings female film directors to the forefront

Sarah Haselhorst October 24, 2017

For decades, women have been underrepresented in the film industry. Only 3.4 percent of film directors were female in 2016, according to NPR. Women only fill 28.7 percent of all speaking roles in films,...

Sandy from Plaza to retire in early November

Sandy from Plaza to retire in early November

Skyler Rossi October 23, 2017

Anyone who has gone to Plaza 900 knows who Sandy Cunningham, or simply “Sandy from Plaza,” is. And chances are she knows who you are, too. Recognized by her uniform, her brooch of the day on the right...

MU doctoral nursing student is first to become fellow of national academy before graduating

Morgan Smith October 23, 2017

Doctoral nursing student Sharon Van Wicklin knew she would become a nurse when she was in high school at the end of 1960s. She was a candy striper at the Adventist Hospital in Simi Valley, California,...

Greek house decorations celebrate the beginning of MU’s 106th Homecoming weekend

Greek house decorations celebrate the beginning of MU’s 106th Homecoming weekend

Michael Wilmarth October 23, 2017

In yards and parking lots around MU’s Greek houses, decorative plywood boards hung from scaffolding high above the crowds in Greektown, fixed with lights and moving parts to assist in the skits performed...

A look inside Homecoming at Mark Twain Residence Hall

Paige Williams October 23, 2017

No matter who you are, or where you live in Columbia, Homecoming is a big deal. Everyone, to some degree, is involved. Whether they are helping make decorations or attending the game to cheer on the Tigers,...

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Second candidate for Arts and Science dean position wants to raise MU enrollment, positive morale among staff

Stephi Smith October 22, 2017

The second candidate for the College of Arts and Science dean, Jeffrey Roberts, a chemistry professor at Purdue University, visited campus Thursday for an open forum. Roberts has worked at public universities...

Whose Streets? tells story of St. Louis protests in wake of Michael Brown’s shooting death

Whose Streets? tells story of St. Louis protests in wake of Michael Brown’s shooting death

Olivia Jackson October 22, 2017

The documentary _Whose Streets?_, directed by Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis, tells the story of the death of Michael Brown and the civil unrest that arose in its wake through the people who experienced...

Homecoming 2017 Coverage

Michael Smith October 21, 2017

Check out The Maneater and MOVE Magazine's comprehensive coverage of Homecoming 2017 [here](https://themaneater.com/special-sections/homecoming-2017/).

Nancy Goroff, finalist for dean of College of Arts and Science, meets with MU faculty and staff to learn more about campus, continue interview process

Lauren Bishop October 20, 2017

Nancy Goroff, one of four College of Arts and Science dean finalists, visited campus Monday and Tuesday to meet with administration, hold an open forum and speak with students. Goroff is currently a professor...

MU Homecoming blood drive honors tradition, collects 3,640 units of blood

MU Homecoming blood drive honors tradition, collects 3,640 units of blood

Mawa Iqbal October 18, 2017

It’s Homecoming season, and the Mizzou Alumni Association’s Steering Committee is back this year to uphold Mizzou’s long-standing tradition of hosting one of the biggest blood drives in the world....

Mizzou Store in overdrive ahead of Homecoming weekend

Mizzou Store in overdrive ahead of Homecoming weekend

Laura Miserez October 18, 2017

Employees at the Mizzou Store are working extra to meet the influx of shoppers that Homecoming brings each year. There is new merchandise arriving to the shelves and the demand for all things black and...