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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

From the Runway to Broadway

Paige Williams October 2, 2017

Residents of Columbia come from all over: small towns, the suburbs, big cities. To some people, Columbia might be huge, while to others, it feels overwhelmingly small. No matter where you come from, being...

One in 30,000: A man who’s lived through it all but still finds his way back home

Mawa Iqbal October 2, 2017

Biochemistry professor emeritus Joe Polacco had only been living in Missouri for a couple of years before his coworkers, who were more familiar with the area, kept urging him to visit The Hill in St. Louis. He...

MU musical brings the Peanuts gang to life

Emmy Lucas October 1, 2017

Based on Charles M. Schulz’s comics about a boy and his dog, the musical “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” guarantees laughs as it incorporates elements of comedy and choreography. The musical,...

Sylvan Esso stunned a sold-out audience last Monday at The Blue Note

Jane Mather-Glass October 1, 2017

The indie-pop duo Sylvan Esso dazzled its audience at The Blue Note last Monday during a sold-out show with bright lights, pounding bass and killer dance moves. Sylvan Esso is made up of singer Amelia...

Open forums held to evaluate student experience at MU

Sarah Peterson October 1, 2017

Students, faculty and staff were given the opportunity to provide feedback on the student experience at MU in two open forums on Tuesday and Wednesday. The forums were led by Keeling & Associates, a consulting...

Upcoming music festival aims to show another side of Columbia

Claire Colby October 1, 2017

Matthew Crook is on a mission to end boring music. The Columbia-based musician and director is one half of Dismal Niche, an experimental record label, and organizer of the upcoming music festival of the...

Expression comes in many forms, including laptop stickers

Expression comes in many forms, including laptop stickers

Katie Harff September 30, 2017

Humans seek outward expression, especially young college students who are finding their way. Tattoos have always been a way for individuals to do so. Many adults and college students mark themselves with...

Annual flag parade celebrates the diversity at MU through its 10th anniversary

Stephi Smith September 29, 2017

The Missouri International Student Council hosted its 10th annual flag parade Tuesday morning, just before the International Bazaar at 11 a.m. Students and faculty waved flags from 31 different countries...

MU students aid Houston hurricane survivors

Skyler Rossi September 29, 2017

While many MU students spent this year’s family weekend with their parents at Memorial Stadium, some decided to skip the weekend’s festivities to help others in need. Nearly 40 MU students joined...

MSA senators push to implement “hydration stations” at Memorial Stadium

William Skipworth September 29, 2017

In an effort to increase student attendance and enhance the Mizzou football gameday experience, MSA senators Ryan Alsop and Chase Mueller have been working to implement “hydration stations” around...

Art Beat: Briana Bedwell talks death, individuality and dreams

Art Beat: Briana Bedwell talks death, individuality and dreams

Fiona Murphy September 27, 2017

“I am not like others.” These words of artist Ralph Steadman’s are tattooed above artist and spray painter Briana Bedwell’s right knee. The brutal tangle of ink divulges and distorts a fanged...

Festival goers will find more than just BBQ from Roots N Blues N BBQ vendors

Mawa Iqbal September 27, 2017

‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes, spooky, scary skeletons and dwindling daylight hours. With the changing colors of the leaves and the increased prevalence of Halloween decorations at convenience...