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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Twists on classic novels make for great TV that you should watch

Regina Anderson June 29, 2016

The retelling of classic stories with a modern twist has always been a crowd pleaser. I can’t even count the number of times Shakespeare has been redone into a teenage romcom (“10 Things I Hate About...

Rose Watch: Boys gone Chad

Rose Watch: Boys gone Chad

Katie Rosso June 25, 2016

After a sorrowful week with no Bachelorette, we finally figure out what the show is like without Chad. In a weird, slightly funny memorial, the remaining boys toss Chad’s protein powder in the air like...

Curators approve 2017 budget and discuss the presidential search during its June meeting

Claire Mitzel June 23, 2016

During their annual budget meeting June 16–17, the UM System Board of Curators discussed the budget, the system presidential search and diversity and inclusion. Interim President Mike Middleton also...

Man Seeking Movies: 'Finding Dory' leaves the ocean but keeps its heart

Man Seeking Movies: ‘Finding Dory’ leaves the ocean but keeps its heart

Jack Cronin June 23, 2016

“Finding Dory” pales in comparison to its predecessor. After all, “Finding Nemo” became an instant classic upon its release in 2003. The original is still fondly remembered for its bright animation,...

Man Seeking Movies: A star-studded cast can’t save ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ from struggling

Jack Cronin June 23, 2016

“X-Men: Apocalypse” is a major disappointment. On paper, the latest installment in the X-Men franchise should be a good movie. The franchise’s young, star-studded cast, which features Jennifer Lawrence,...

Listen to This: ‘Bueller’ finally gets an official soundtrack release

Listen to This: ‘Bueller’ finally gets an official soundtrack release

Katherine White June 23, 2016

Movie soundtracks can be much more than a bunch of songs playing to fill up auditory space in the background of a film. They can enhance the mood of a scene, add to the humor or be the inspiration for...

Man Seeking Movies: ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ is better than the original

Jack Cronin June 22, 2016

“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” appears to be the identical twin sister of its predecessor with the exact same premise, plot, characters and director (Nicholas Stoller) as the hilarious original. Even...

Man Seeking Movies: Shane Black produces a fun, original movie with ‘The Nice Guys’

Jack Cronin June 22, 2016

In a boring, sequel-filled summer, the sheer ingenuity of “The Nice Guys” is a refreshing change of pace. Directed and co-written by Shane Black, this raunchy new action comedy is a dark, farcical...

It’s time to improve LGBTQ representation on television

Regina Anderson June 18, 2016

Good LGBTQ characters on TV shows can be hard to find. They’re even harder to hold on to. When “The 100” killed off Lexa, an openly gay woman in a relationship, fans were devastated. Many fans,...

Listen to This: De-stress to a calming playlist for a taxing week

Listen to This: De-stress to a calming playlist for a taxing week

Katherine White June 18, 2016

In times of stress or hardship, music can be a portable safe space that provides an escape from whatever is going on in the world. Music lovers everywhere put on headphones and tune out their surroundings,...

Columbia honors victims of Orlando shooting with vigil

Columbia honors victims of Orlando shooting with vigil

George Roberson June 14, 2016

Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night at the Boone County Courthouse Amphitheater to honor the victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando. MU students, LGBTQ community members and Columbia...