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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Student journalists head to D.C. to cover inauguration, protests

Student journalists head to D.C. to cover inauguration, protests

Claire Colby January 24, 2017

Just a few days before the inauguration, senior Kayla McDowell received a story assignment from her editor at the Columbia Missourian. McDowell, who had never covered a large protest or rally, was asked...

Know Before You Go: Eric Church to perform at the Sprint Center

Know Before You Go: Eric Church to perform at the Sprint Center

Cassie Allen January 24, 2017

Cassie Allen Pre-Concert Columnist This one’s for country fans and fans of that one song they heard on the pop station that was sung by a country artist but actually turned out to be amazing. ####The...

MU students attend marches across the nation

Caroline Kealy January 24, 2017

Millions of people worldwide marched for women’s rights Saturday following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, including many MU students. The main march took place in Washington, D.C., where...

MU out $20 million this semester after state funding cuts

MU out $20 million this semester after state funding cuts

Zia Kelly January 24, 2017

MU will cope with nearly $20 million in cuts this semester because of a state funding cut made by Gov. Eric Greitens earlier this month. University officials will determine how those shortfalls will be...

Thousands gather in Columbia for protests in solidarity against Trump

Thousands gather in Columbia for protests in solidarity against Trump

Claire Colby January 23, 2017

As thousands marched on Washington in protest of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Columbia residents turned out to three different events to show their support. On Friday morning, Mid-Missouri...

MSA president and GPC executive will serve on chancellor search committee

MSA president and GPC executive will serve on chancellor search committee

Fiona Murphy January 23, 2017

One student each from the Missouri Students Association and Graduate Professional Council will serve on the MU chancellor search committee. MSA President Sean Earl and GPC Director of State of Affairs...

The Deal With Documentaries: ‘American Winter’ delves into the aftermath of the Great Recession

The Deal With Documentaries: ‘American Winter’ delves into the aftermath of the Great Recession

Ally Rudolph January 23, 2017

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs states that as humans, our base necessities are food, water, warmth and rest. Before people can focus on fulfilling relationships and feelings of belonging, they must have...

New research shows little economic improvement for women in Missouri

New research shows little economic improvement for women in Missouri

Libby Stanford January 19, 2017

Women in Missouri have not seen significant advancements towards equality in the past few years, according to research released Thursday during a web-based press conference held by The Women’s Foundation,...

Know Before You Go: Sublime tribute band to come to The Blue Note

Know Before You Go: Sublime tribute band to come to The Blue Note

Cassie Allen January 19, 2017

I’ll be the first to admit that I used to be wary of tribute bands, but Badfish is sure to bring a great show to Columbia. ####The lowdown Badfish - A Sublime Tribute Band is making a stop at The Blue...

Nintendo Switch combines the best of a console and a handheld

Nintendo Switch combines the best of a console and a handheld

Katherine White January 19, 2017

Everyone’s favorite completely kooky-yet-somehow-predictable gaming company, Nintendo, kicked off the new year with [a live-streamed press conference](http://www.nintendo.com/switch/presentation-2017/)...

Millennial Manners: The college student’s guide to a practical resolution do-over

Millennial Manners: The college student’s guide to a practical resolution do-over

Ben Jarzombek January 19, 2017

Ah, “new year, new you,” right? Wrong. We both know you probably aren’t going to stick to that resolution you made. Maybe you’ve already thrown in the towel. You’re going to “get fit?” I’ll...

CPD chief responds to allegations of racial profiling

CPD chief responds to allegations of racial profiling

Sam Forbes January 18, 2017

In the midst of allegations that the Columbia Police Department has racially profiled citizens, Chief Ken Burton continues to be unclear about his views on the issue. Last year, a report from the Missouri...