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The Maneater

SteerCo produces largest student-run homecoming

Alexandra Sharp October 16, 2017

As one of the largest, most publicized events of the year, there is more that goes into Homecoming than the main attractions. Behind the multi-day celebration is the Steering Committee, a student-run organization...

MOVE Investigates: the Homecoming theme and logo

MOVE Investigates: the Homecoming theme and logo

Jessie Yates October 16, 2017

Homecoming season is rich with traditions at MU. From the blood drive to the football game, Homecoming activities are almost nonstop in the two weeks leading up to the game, and a lot of preparation goes...

Department of Energy award takes MU Grad student to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lauren Clerc October 16, 2017

The Department of Energy recently gave graduate student Alexander Myers a research award that will allow him to study at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California for three months. This...

Transition your summer wardrobe for fall without breaking the bank

Brooke Knappenberger October 15, 2017

With the arrival of October, football season and midterms upon us, fall fashion is out on the streets in full force. Boots, sweaters and jeans are some of the many trends students will be sporting. However,...

MizzouRec brings yoga class to the water

Ashley Dorf October 13, 2017

Stand-up paddleboarding is the next big thing among water sports. Now imagine doing yoga poses on a paddleboard. How complicated would that be? The concept of the Student Recreation Complex class SUP...

Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival showcases musical diversity

Ashley Dorf October 13, 2017

Friday, Sept. 29 was the musical opener for the 2017 Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, held at Stephens Lake Park. Although Gary Clark Jr. was the headliner and highlight of the night for some guests, these...

Textile and apparel management student reflects on New York Fashion Week

Textile and apparel management student reflects on New York Fashion Week

Lauren Bishop October 13, 2017

Senior Mackenzie Mattix won an essay contest that enabled her to take an all-expenses paid trip to attend New York Fashion Week. Mattix said her essay was approximately two pages and answered the question...

Division of IT gets ready for cybersecurity month

Daniel Doan October 11, 2017

MU’s Division of Information Technology is planning several new presentations and a social media campaign to educate students and faculty about Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. In order to...

UM System establishes task force to promote use of open educational resources

William Skipworth October 11, 2017

In an effort to make classes more affordable and boost student success in the classroom, UM System President Mun Choi and other UM System officials assembled a taskforce with the goal of expanding and...

Art Beat: Musician Spencer Westphalen discusses the transcendental art of music

Art Beat: Musician Spencer Westphalen discusses the transcendental art of music

Fiona Murphy October 11, 2017

Mangosteen is a local funk blues band started in the summer of 2015 by singer and drummer Spencer Westphalen and keyboardist Michael Miller. The band’s first album, _Planets_, is available on Spotify...

R.A.D.: inside the free class working to make MU safe

Paige Williams October 11, 2017

Coming into college, the sexual assault statistics are scary. One in four college women have been sexually assaulted. No one wants to become a part of that statistic, but variables surrounding sexual assault...

The Mid-Mo Rock Awards shed light on local rock and metal bands

Jane Mather-Glass October 11, 2017

The Blue Note held the third annual Mid-Mo Rock Awards on Sunday, hosting 44 bands competing for 15 awards. Coordinated by JPS Productions and hosted by photographer Bryan Pitman, the event was a celebration...