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The Maneater

Listen to This: Sia’s ‘This Is Acting’ is fun but lacks variety

Katherine White February 2, 2016

Sia released her first album 18 years ago. Now, her discography is seven albums strong. She’s written songs for other artists as well, most recognizably “Diamonds” by Rihanna and “Pretty Hurts”...

A Q&A with MSA’s new interim vice president Bill Vega

A Q&A with MSA’s new interim vice president Bill Vega

Andrew Frein February 2, 2016

Bill Vega stepped up to be the interim Missouri Students Association vice president after the heated Senate meeting Jan. 27 ended with Payton Head as [interim president](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2016/1/28/msa-president-head-steps-back-office/)...

Student Debt Relief Act aims to aid graduate students

Student Debt Relief Act aims to aid graduate students

Hailey Stolze February 2, 2016

Matt McCune, Graduate Professional Council director of communication, is no stranger to issues of student debt. He and his wife chose to attend community college while working full time just to avoid...

First annual India Day highlights student and faculty achievements

Rashi Gupta February 1, 2016

The first-ever India Day, hosted by the Cultural Association of India, celebrated Indian culture and achievements by showcasing talents of MU alumni, students and faculty. “India has been represented...

What concerts you shouldn’t miss this semester

Grant Sharples February 1, 2016

There are plenty of exciting shows coming to Columbia this semester, and there’s something for everyone when it comes to genre and taste. From the EDM-dance of Alison Wonderland to the gritty folk-rock...

RSVP Center holds presentation on the new realities of social media stalking

Brittani Langland February 1, 2016

Without the Internet, one had to be in physical proximity to someone to stalk them. Now, with technology, stalking has become a danger to people even when they’re miles away. Student Life Web Development...

Foley announces $2 million donation to the School of Music

Alyssa Bessasparis February 1, 2016

Interim Chancellor Hank Foley announced Monday that Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield will donate $2 million to the Mizzou New Music Initiative, which provides a wide range of programming and aims to help the...

Swipe Me In Facebook group hopes to combat food insecurity on campus

Andrew Frein February 1, 2016

Jordan McFarland, who ran for president in the 2015 Missouri Students Association election, didn’t let his loss in the election stop him from battling food insecurity at MU. His running mate, Jonathan...

Rewriting Realities challenges students creatively

Allie Greenspun February 1, 2016

Calling all creative minds: “Who Are You?” That’s the question the Multicultural Certificate Program is asking during its third annual Rewriting Realities contest. The hope is for students to explore...

Board of Curators announces resignation of Curator David Steward

Alyssa Bessasparis, Thomas Oide February 1, 2016

The UM System Board of Curators announced the resignation of Curator David Steward because of personal reasons, effective immediately on Feb. 1. “It has been a great honor to serve the four campuses...

How to dress in Columbia’s winter weather

Morgan Brown January 31, 2016

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but your fashion sense is delightful. And since we’ve got school and snow, let your outfit show, let it show, let it show! Being from Chicago, I was raised on cold...

The New York Times column ‘Modern Love’ is now a podcast

The New York Times column ‘Modern Love’ is now a podcast

Amanda Battmer January 31, 2016

On Jan. 21, the New York Times announced that readers can now enjoy the celebrated column Modern Love as a podcast. The weekly essays consist of real-life stories about experiences with love and relationships:...