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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Talk TV to Me: Jane Austen, meet YouTube

Gabriela Velasquez October 17, 2015

The Internet has changed a lot about the way we consume media, and if Netflix has taught me anything, it’s that television doesn’t have to be confined to television. YouTube is full of growing, independent...

Scene-it Ceresia: ‘Sicario’ is a great film that will make you feel awful

Bobby Ceresia October 17, 2015

Most movies today give you a good feeling leaving the theater. The whole film isn’t necessarily upbeat, but usually the conflict gets resolved, and the protagonist comes out on top by the end. “Sicario”...

LBC supports Homecoming protesters; administrators silent

Chants of “M-I-Z Z-O-U” drowned out the cries of protesters Saturday morning at the MU homecoming parade. “(The chants) showed, even in 2015, many people do not consider us a part of the community...

Mid-Missouri for Bernie Sanders hosted watch party Tuesday

Bri Considine October 16, 2015

The first Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night proved to be a relatively amicable exchange between the 2016 primary candidates. Controversial issues such as immigration reform and income inequality...

Two-time ESPY award winner Kyle Maynard speaks at MU for Celebrate Ability Week

Amos Chen October 16, 2015

On Oct. 15, speaker, author and two-time ESPY award-winning athlete Kyle Maynard spoke at Tate Hall as part of the events for Celebrate Ability Week, an annual event at MU started in 2010 to, “celebrate...

Library forum reveals concerns about potential new fee

Lauren Wortman October 16, 2015

Catchy tunes could be heard coming from room 114 in Ellis Library as students in support of a possible self-imposed library fee handed out fliers regarding a public forum held Oct. 15. The goal of the...

Cereus Bright to illuminate Rose Music Hall

Taylor Ysteboe October 15, 2015

Cereus Bright has evolved from a two-piece folk duo to a five-piece outfit that hones in on vibrant Americana while acknowledging influences from jazz to rock. Yet the band has remained true to their namesake...

Allies and community members take 20th annual Pride Photo

Alyssa Bessasparis October 15, 2015

Members of the LGBTQ community and their allies wore rainbow clothing, held rainbow flags and brought friends and family in front of the Columns for the 20th annual Pride Photo from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday,...

Peaceworks demonstrators protest climate change during rap battle

Tessa Weinberg, Allyson Sherwin October 14, 2015

In the midst of mad rhymes being spit out by participants of KCOU’s annual Rap Battle, about 15 protesters had chants of their own to belt out in support of Mid-Missouri Peaceworks’ “Speakout”...

This week in university news

Quinn Malloy October 14, 2015

####Fundraising campaign MU administrators announced a $1.3 billion fundraising campaign on Oct. 8 during an event at Mizzou Arena. The fundraising campaign, dubbed “Mizzou: Our Time to Lead” is the...

Majority of students don’t believe sexual assault is a problem at MU

Emily O’Connor October 14, 2015

Eighty percent of undergraduate men at MU believe sexual assault is not a problem on campus. Only 19.6 percent of undergraduate males, compared to 37.1 percent of undergraduate females, at MU reported...

Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders rising in the presidential polls

Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders rising in the presidential polls

Bryanna Leach October 14, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is gaining attention and support in recent polls, showing the self-described Democratic Socialist will likely not be fading away anytime soon. According...