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‘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...

‘Dina’ celebrates what it means to live a life

‘Dina’ celebrates what it means to live a life

Nat Kaemmerer March 7, 2017

_Dina_ follows a woman close to 50-years-old who is getting married for the second time. Dina and Scott both have mental disabilities (Scott has Asperger’s, while Dina’s issues are “like a smorgasbord,”...

Polish film ‘Communion’ does not disappoint

Polish film ‘Communion’ does not disappoint

Michelle Lumpkins March 7, 2017

Director Anna Zamecka truly outdid herself in her first documentary, _Communion_. The film begins by introducing the character Nikodem, an autistic boy, struggling to put on his belt for himself. He continues...

‘Distant Constellation’ juxtaposes innovation and quiescence

‘Distant Constellation’ juxtaposes innovation and quiescence

Victoria Cheyne March 7, 2017

“Did I fall asleep?” The petite woman, who asked to be called Selma in the film, asked after being awakened by a boom from the construction outside. “I drop like that.” One minute she was talking...

A voters’ guide to the 2017 MSA presidential election

Emily Gallion March 6, 2017

Voting for the Missouri Students Association presidential election opened Monday. Through debates and platforms, the slates have made many statements on what they hope to accomplish if they win the election....

Students experience life in wheelchairs to raise money for wheelchair basketball team

Claire Colby March 6, 2017

Alli Grant was determined as she wheeled her chair toward the basketball hoop. She doesn’t use a wheelchair, but she was shooting hoops in one during the Wheelchair Relay on March 3. When she shot the...

News at the ZOU: March 6 Quiz

News at the ZOU: March 6 Quiz

Kyle LaHucik March 6, 2017

What has happened at MU and in Columbia this week? Are you an avid reader of The Maneater, or do you get your news from somewhere else, or both? Test your knowledge here to find out how attuned you are...

‘Rat Film’ is about something more profound than rats

‘Rat Film’ is about something more profound than rats

Cassie Allen March 6, 2017

Rats in Baltimore have a dilemma. “Norwegian rats can jump 32 inches high,” according to a voiceover in _Rat Film_. “Baltimore trash cans are 34.” The idea for the essay documentary came from...

State audit of UM System administration highlights possible violations to Missouri State Constitution

Olivia Garrett March 6, 2017

Incentive payments that appear to violate the Missouri Constitution, former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin’s transition agreement and vehicle allowances were highlighted as causes for concern in an audit...

Commission promotes increased collaboration between UM System campuses

Olivia Garrett March 5, 2017

The University of Missouri Review Commission recommended that the UM System develop more shared programs and classes across campuses in a report addressing shortcomings and outlining solutions to budget...

Modern-day slavery: A Columbia human trafficking survivor shares her story

Modern-day slavery: A Columbia human trafficking survivor shares her story

Libby Stanford March 4, 2017

When Columbia native Robin Flemming was 20 years old, she met a man who seemed like everything she was looking for. He was loving, caring and promised her the world. It wasn’t until she moved to Texas...