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First Unbound Book Festival produces discussion about literature, writing process

Anna Sutterer • April 26, 2016

The Unbound Book Festival debuted Saturday on the Stephens College campus. The free event gathered authors from across the nation to participate in personal works discussions and big ideas panels for attendees...

Unbound Book Festival covers a variety of genres, topics in literature, life

Anna Sutterer • April 26, 2016

The quintessential book festival-goer drinks lattes on a hot day and carries a notepad and pen with them wherever they go. Their conversations quickly rise to a vocabulary level that shows off their love...

Epoch Escapes brings gaming to life for CoMo thrill-seekers

Amanda Battmer • April 25, 2016

Nothing says team bonding like solving a crime or stopping a virus from decimating humanity. Epoch Escapes plans to open its doors to Columbia on Friday. This real-life escape gaming center will feature...

Kander hosts college affordability roundtable

Amos Chen • April 25, 2016

Junior Evan Chiarelli said that when he came to MU, “it was squarely on my scrawny shoulders to pay for tuition.” Like many students, Chiarelli applied for student loans to help pay for the costs...

Race relations committee to address racism and diversity in video podcasts

Alyssa Bessasparis • April 25, 2016

The Faculty Council Committee on Race Relations will soon release a series of video podcasts addressing what they have learned about diversity and racism. Since last May, the committee of 12 faculty members,...

Secret societies LSV and Mystical 7 call out injustices at MU on Tap Day

Alycia Washington • April 24, 2016

As a line of hooded figures crowded into Jesse Hall, audience members craned their necks for a glimpse of who might be under the disguise. The select students and faculty behind the hoods were tapped into...

Denim Day will work to end sexual violence stereotypes

Micaela Dea • April 24, 2016

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center is using a pair of jeans to battle stereotypes about sexual violence. For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the RSVP Center will host Denim Day on...

Nerd Report: DC superhero movies need to lighten up

Gabriela Velasquez • April 24, 2016

I’ll be honest: I almost didn’t go see “Batman v Superman.” I had read the reviews and heard from a few friends, and they had all said the same thing. It was too long (two and a half hours). They...

Top five surprises at Coachella 2016

Grant Sharples • April 21, 2016

As expected, a lot happened at Coachella last weekend. Every year, there are always guest appearances and surprises to keep festival-goers on their toes. Last weekend, Kristen Wiig, Bernie Sanders, Kanye...

Unbound Book Festival is made for readers

Anna Maples • April 21, 2016

Unbound Book Festival will soon join Roots N Blues and True/False on the annual roster of local festivals. The first Unbound Book Festival, which is planned to be an annual event, will take place on the...

Fashionably Late: Why Luke Skywalker is the true fashion icon in Star Wars

Regina Anderson • April 21, 2016

It’s no secret that the women of Star Wars know how to dress. From Leia’s iconic hairstyles to Padme’s elegant dresses, their looks have been rocking the galaxy since 1977. Yet there is someone who...

Controversial Missouri religious freedom bill moves forward

Amos Chen • April 21, 2016

A month after a [filibuster](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/3/10/nearly-40-hour-filibuster-not-enough-anti-lgbtq-le/) in the Missouri legislature made national headlines, the bill is moving forward....