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Interim administrators won’t hold MU back

Nancy Coleman • January 19, 2016

After several shifts in administrative positions following a semester of tension and student protests, MU’s administration began the spring semester with 15 administrators in an interim role. Despite...

Saying goodbye to David Bowie

Grant Sharples • January 18, 2016

David Bowie was one of the most influential, prolific and iconic musicians of the past four decades. He inspired a plethora of musicians, perhaps some of the most noteworthy ones being Nirvana, Marilyn...

Review: ‘Brooklyn’ calling

Stephanie Hamann • January 18, 2016

Director John Crowley’s “Brooklyn” follows young Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) and her encounters in 1950s Brooklyn as she adjusts to American life after leaving her hometown in Ireland. However, “Brooklyn”...

Sip your way to success with these CoMo coffee shops

Amanda Battmer • January 18, 2016

A new semester means that it’s back to the usual rise and grind for students. Most of us could use a pick-me-up after being abruptly shaken from our break-induced bliss. Whether you like it frozen, iced...

Nerd Report: Just where does ‘Star Wars’ hero Rey come from?

Gabriela Velasquez • January 18, 2016

Hi, everyone! This semester, I’ll be stepping away from television and into the wonderful world of nerd culture. 2016 will be a wild and exciting year for all of us, with the release of movies such as...

MSA lacks answers on elected senators who didn’t run for a seat

Emily Gallion • January 18, 2016

Junior journalism student and former Maneater staffer Mike Krebs received an unexpected surprise the first day of the Missouri Students Association senatorial election. “A friend was voting on the first...

Partnership with Pocket Points boosts ThreadBare growth

Tess Vrbin, Waverly Colville • January 18, 2016

The founders of ThreadBare, the gender-neutral clothing store, have learned a lot during the semester they have spent running their business in the Student Center. The popular mobile app Pocket Points...

Daughter adds rock-and-roll touches to their style with ‘Not to Disappear’

Tess Vrbin • January 18, 2016

British three-piece indie folk band Daughter specializes in spooky, intense tunes. Their sophomore release "Not to Disappear" amps up the intensity both instrumentally and lyrically while still haunting...

Former MSA presidential candidate Syed Ejaz denied as Operations chairman

Andrew Frein • January 18, 2016

The Missouri Students Association Operations Committee denied junior Syed Ejaz as Operations chairman the evening of Jan. 18, citing Ejaz’s lack of knowledge about the Operations Committee and the MSA...

Bingeworthy/Cringeworthy: The Golden Globes, the hot-mess we deserve

Jack Howland • January 16, 2016

The prospect of an every-Friday column is a tad tricky considering the immediacy of TV criticism. Last week I was all excited to dissect Netflix’s worthy addition to the true-crime canon in “Making...

Bowie: Starman and fashion icon

Regina Anderson • January 16, 2016

Before Lady Gaga was shocking people in a meat dress, before Madonna was rocking her wedding dress and ripped gloves on MTV, David Bowie told us about the stars in a jumpsuit and platform boots. Arguably...

No final decision on search process for next UM System president

Katherine Knott • January 14, 2016

The search for the next UM System president will be largely closed with the potential for public input at the end, but a final decision from the Board of Curators is expected at their Feb. 4-5 meeting. At...