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The Maneater

Talk TV to Me: ‘Master of None’ is a master class in comedy

Gabriela Velasquez November 15, 2015

As a half-Filipino woman, it’s hard for me to find shows on television that portray the reality of living in America as an Asian. Characters are typically either token minorities (minority characters...

Alumni reflect on years of racism at MU

Morgan Magid November 13, 2015

Walking on Hitt Street from his residence hall, Jeff Beckham encountered men in a pickup truck who proceeded to shout, “Hey you nigger,” at him. He was just a freshman. Although growing up on the...

Former U.S. soldier and Medal of Honor Recipient, Ryan Pitts speaks on behalf of veterans

Alyssa Bessasparis November 13, 2015

From an uncoordinated child who lacked motivation and did not partake in many team sports or activities, Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts said joining the U.S. Army was like joining “the largest team...

Yvonne Sparks appointed as newest curator for UM System

Yvonne Sparks appointed as newest curator for UM System

Emily O’Connor November 13, 2015

Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Yvonne S. Sparks as the newest member of the UM System Board of Curators on Friday to represent the First Congressional District. The curators supervise the UM System’s four...

Concerned Student 1950 organizes ‘We’re Not Afraid’ march

Thomas Oide November 13, 2015

After [violent threats](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/11/suspect-arrested-yik-yak-threats/) directed at MU were made on Yik Yak Tuesday night, the student group Concerned Student 1950 organized...

MU protests inspire conversations at other colleges

Allyson Sherwin November 12, 2015

The efforts lead by activist group Concerned Student 1950 at MU have influenced a movement at Ithaca College in upstate New York. Students organized a walkout in an effort to recognize the struggles that...

Loftin’s Jan. 1 resignation date comes ahead of schedule

Loftin’s Jan. 1 resignation date comes ahead of schedule

Paige Lalain November 12, 2015

Effective immediately, the UM System Board of Curators has given Interim Chancellor Hank Foley the full responsibilities of the MU Office of the Chancellor. This decision removes administrative power from...

Students offer rides and housing after anonymous threats arise

Lauren Wortman November 12, 2015

Students on MU’s campus Wednesday night were put in an unusual position. After threats surfaced on the social media site Yik Yak, students who live off campus or own a car began offering rides and housing...

Campus nearly empty, silent in wake of online threats

Bryanna Leach, Tess Vrbin November 12, 2015

Tuesday was a hectic night on MU’s campus, from [reports of threats to students via social media](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/10/mupd-increases-security-following-yik-yak-threats/), to...

Interactive Map: Schools worldwide support MU

Schools across the nation have [shown their support](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/12/mu-protests-inspire-conversations-other-colleges/) for MU and Concerned Student 1950 in the past few days...

Twitter calls for MSA President’s resignation

Emily Gallion November 12, 2015

Twitter users have called for Missouri Students Association President Payton Head’s resignation, removal from office and even his expulsion from the university due to a post he made on Facebook on Tuesday...

Friends of Hunter Park say he ‘had a very twisted sense of humor’

Bruno Vernaschi November 12, 2015

Hunter Park, the 19-year-old college student who was arrested after allegedly posting [threats directed at black MU students via the social media app Yik Yak](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/11/11/suspect-arrested-yik-yak-threats/),...