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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

Mumps health alert at MU

Victoria Kuz November 15, 2016

University of Missouri officials confirmed in a Nov. 4 campus-wide email that eight students had contracted mumps. As of Monday, that number has increased to 17. “As things change, we’ll update the...

Some students unable to vote after attempting to register through TurboVote

Fiona Murphy, Lailah Tarakai November 15, 2016

On Election Day, some students were unable to cast their votes even though they had claimed they registered through TurboVote. Organizations such as the Missouri Students Association and the Associated...

African Hub to fly in director for upcoming film series

Zia Kelly November 15, 2016

The MU African Interdisciplinary Studies Hub is set to host its first African film series next March. The series will include the first-ever feature film shot in the small African nation of Lesotho. “The...

Millennial Manners: Gratitude 101

Ben Jarzombek November 15, 2016

These days, it seems like the end of October starts a crazy two-month period of various holidays, exam schedules and time off of class. It’s toward the end of the year that many of us think less about...

MU transitions from Blackboard to more modern Canvas

Caroline Kealy November 14, 2016

Up until this school year, one of the top-visited sites on most MU students’ browser sites has been the infamous Blackboard. However, the days of relying on the academic site will soon come to a close....

How to have a successful friendsgiving: College Edition

How to have a successful friendsgiving: College Edition

Monica Dunn November 14, 2016

When the leaves are painted orange and yellow, Starbucks releases their holiday cups, the smell of pumpkin spice and the brisk November air linger, it can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving break is right...

MU students make a difference through food pantry involvement

MU students make a difference through food pantry involvement

Claire Colby November 14, 2016

What started as an effort by a small group of students has turned into a veritable force of good deeds. In the four years of its operation, Tiger Pantry has distributed 120,000 pounds of food to needy...

SHAPE struggles to continue programming amid budget cuts

Zia Kelly November 14, 2016

Students who live in residence halls were not provided with contraceptives until almost a month into the semester. Though part of the fees residents pay to RHA and the Department of Residential Life go...

Video Game Review: ‘Dishonored 2’ is a noteworthy sequel

Video Game Review: ‘Dishonored 2’ is a noteworthy sequel

Hunter Gilbert November 14, 2016

Games that focus on stealth have always stood out to me. The _Splinter Cell_ and _Metal Gear Solid_ series as well as the original _Dishonored_ game stress the potential of quiet, hiding-in-the-shadows...

Coding boot camp 101: 500 MU graduates, five years, any major

Victoria Kuz November 13, 2016

A global technology talent development company will provide a free computer coding boot camp on campus for MU students and graduates. The new program, Revature at Mizzou, was announced as a partnership...

‘To Keep the Light’ illuminates the story of the silent worker

‘To Keep the Light’ illuminates the story of the silent worker

Rashi Shrivastava November 13, 2016

History shows us what we want to see. Songs were dedicated to our heroic martyrs. Statues were built for powerful kings. Legends were inked in our lives for posterity. But what about those who were never...

Ballin’ on a Budget: How avocados can make your life a little greener

Alycia Washington November 13, 2016

Avocados are my lifeline. No, I am not being dramatic; I am simply just stating a fact. I get excited when I think about the possibility of enjoying a thick slice of bread coated in avocado and topped...