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The Maneater

In ‘Quest,’ music drives the story

In ‘Quest,’ music drives the story

Brooke Collier March 9, 2017

_Quest_ left me in awe as it captured the complex life of a family living in North Philadelphia. We all know that family life is anything but easy, and this documentary is a testament to that. The director,...

Willett/Englert win MSA election after overturned expulsion

Willett/Englert win MSA election after overturned expulsion

Fiona Murphy, Emily Gallion March 9, 2017

After being expelled from and then reinstated in the MSA presidential race Wednesday, Nathan Willett and Payton Englert won the election with 54 percent of the vote. The turnout was the largest in the...

In audit report, state reveals ‘excessive’ UM System spending

Nancy Coleman March 8, 2017

The UM System spent more than $2 million on executive compensation over a period of two years, according to an audit of the system released Monday. Of these expenditures, portions “appear excessive,”...

Manolo and Gorrion create a nostalgic yet modern tale in ‘Donkeyote'

Manolo and Gorrion create a nostalgic yet modern tale in ‘Donkeyote’

Nat Kaemmerer March 8, 2017

_Donkeyote_ tells the story of Manolo, a 73-year-old man who doesn’t want to give up adventuring just yet. He still lives a very active life in the countryside of Spain with his dogs and beloved donkey,...

Chancellor’s office announces how it will address $20 million budget shortfall

Zia Kelly March 8, 2017

The Office of the Chancellor has begun action to address the $20 million shortfall in the university’s budget determined by the state government in January. Interim Chancellor Hank Foley said in an...

Know Before You Go: TroyBoi to play in Columbia

Know Before You Go: TroyBoi to play in Columbia

Cassie Allen March 7, 2017

Self-proclaimed as one of the “up-and-coming producers,” TroyBoi is ready to take on Columbia. ####The lowdown On Thursday, TroyBoi is scheduled to play a set at The Blue Note with Ekali and Manatee...

‘Abacus: Small Enough to Jail’ is an immigrant success story that won’t be forgotten

‘Abacus: Small Enough to Jail’ is an immigrant success story that won’t be forgotten

Brooke Collier March 7, 2017

A documentary about a small, family-owned bank during the 2008 financial crisis wouldn’t necessarily be at the top of my must-watch list, but this isn’t the normal corrupt-bank story. _Abacus: Small...

Bright Flight scholars receive less money than originally awarded by state

Zia Kelly March 7, 2017

When freshman Reed Wilson’s father opened up her tuition bill from MU late last semester, he was surprised to find that it was $400 higher than he was expecting. Wilson, a Bright Flight scholar, said...

‘Step’ will make you want to dance for joy

‘Step’ will make you want to dance for joy

Regina Anderson March 7, 2017

There is really only one word to describe _Step_: joyful. The entire 90 minutes is a celebration of life and all the highs and lows that come with it. The film opens on the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s...

‘Stranger In Paradise’ is a devil’s advocate for the global refugee crisis

‘Stranger In Paradise’ is a devil’s advocate for the global refugee crisis

Madison Skahill March 7, 2017

You know that uncomfortable feeling when you're over at your friend's house, and their mom starts yelling at them in front of you? You can tell that your friend is feeling rather uncomfortable, and so...

‘The Grown-Ups’ brings awareness to Down syndrome

‘The Grown-Ups’ brings awareness to Down syndrome

Mallorie Munoz March 7, 2017

Maite Alberdi’s _The Grown-Ups_ is a humanizing experience, drawing attention to the realities people who have Down syndrome and their community. Alberdi gives the characters the reins in provoking thought...

‘Whose Streets?’ highlights the community behind the Ferguson protests

‘Whose Streets?’ highlights the community behind the Ferguson protests

Nancy Coleman March 7, 2017

It has been over two years since an unarmed black teenager named Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. His body stayed on the ground in the middle of the street where...