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Record Radar: The soulful chanteuse and the dream-pop Aussie

Kennedy Simone September 15, 2015

Ever since the 2014 release of his hit single “Happy Little Pill,” I’ve been patiently waiting for young pop singer Troye Sivan to bless my ears with a full-length album. Well, 2015 is here and still...

MU School of Medicine dean resigns

Thomas Oide September 15, 2015

MU School of Medicine Dean Patrice “Patrick” Delafontaine resigned from his position effective immediately on Sep. 14. His tenure lasted for about nine and a half months. James Stannard, chair of...

Filling holes in the “doughnut” vs. “donut” debate

Jared Kaufman September 15, 2015

Welcome back, folks. If you’ve been with us for the previous two weeks, you’ve joined me in tackling some of downtown Columbia’s newest food rivalries: [Hot Box vs. Insomnia](http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2015/9/2/hot-box-clinches-crown-columbia-cookie-comparison/)...

Outdoor fair informs students on safety issues

Tessa Weinberg September 15, 2015

“Twice as many germs are found in earwax than saliva,” was the fact of the day that the Student Health Advisory Council told students at the Personal Safety Fair taking place on Sept. 15 on Kuhlman...

Black, White and Read: Poetry is better than you thought

Katie Rosso September 15, 2015

This week, I gotta do it. Forget full books, poems have to take precedence this week. Really though, the best poems are ones that make you feel something. Even though a small poem sometimes couldn’t...

Pocket Points rewards students for less cell phone use

Pocket Points rewards students for less cell phone use

Bri Considine September 15, 2015

A smartphone app called Pocket Points is giving students a hands-off learning experience at MU this fall. The app gives students points for not using their phones in class, which can then be used toward...

Scene it Ceresia: Shyamalan makes himself at home in movie theaters again with ‘The Visit’

Bobby Ceresia September 15, 2015

Before going into detail on director M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film “The Visit,” some context is necessary — Shyamalan’s films have been on the decline from his first hit “The Sixth Sense.”...

MU sophomore creates social media app

MU sophomore creates social media app

Lucille Sherman September 15, 2015

Last year, on one chilly December night, Jacob Rice couldn’t sleep. As he lay awake, he contemplated a topic most of us take for granted: communication. He thought, “Why is there no way to talk about...

Gofer brings new meaning to delivery

Gofer brings new meaning to delivery

Katie Rosso September 15, 2015

College students pretty much live on a mix of free stuff and convenience. If it’s out of the way, it’s out of the question. And with all the stuff college students have to do, from hardcore studying...

The 13th annual Life and Literature Series performs at MU

Amanda Battmer September 15, 2015

The Corner Playhouse is holding MU’s 13th annual Life and Literature in Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16-19 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 20. The production is known for its unique student adaptations...

Your cup of Shortwave coffee from start to finish

Your cup of Shortwave coffee from start to finish

Amanda Battmer September 15, 2015

Shortwave Coffee opened Valentine’s Day of last year and has been brewing quality cups of joe ever since. Though the menu may be seemingly simple, a lot goes on behind its staple coffee bar to make every...

Maneater Long Reads: Leadership Culture

Maneater Long Reads: Leadership Culture

Waverly Colville, Alana Saad September 14, 2015

When sophomore Lauren Russ began the Summer Welcome leader application process last December, she heard rumors regarding MU’s “leadership elite.” This privileged group is composed of leaders of...