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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

Dear Netflix: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” fails to break comedic barriers

Elana Williams April 1, 2015

_Dear Netflix,_ There’s only one question we need ask in order to determine whether any one college student will be a fan of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”: How do you feel about the movie “Elf”? If...

MU offers resources for those in crisis

Paige Lalain April 1, 2015

**“Crying, frustrated and upset, the following thoughts ran through my mind: ‘Why won't they just let me be their friend?’ ‘Why can't I just be normal?’ I hated who I was, and who I was was never...

The Mizzou Store changes 2015 graduation gowns

The Mizzou Store changes 2015 graduation gowns

Hailey Stolze April 1, 2015

This spring, MU graduates will become the first class to walk with MU insignia on their gowns. The gowns are black with “MU” embroidered in gold. Both bachelor’s and master’s gowns are changing. This...

Free program offers help for eating disorders, body image

Ruth Serven April 1, 2015

College is one of the major transitions after puberty that can trigger unhealthy body image. Researchers at Stanford University and Washington University in St. Louis have developed the Healthy Body Image...

Prosecutor Bob McCulloch talks Ferguson at MU Law event

Prosecutor Bob McCulloch talks Ferguson at MU Law event

George Roberson, Mica Soellner April 1, 2015

The polarizing St. Louis County prosecuting attorney who handled the controversial Michael Brown case spoke to a group of law students and professors Tuesday night. Bob McCulloch's speech, organized by...

Pass the Popcorn: “It Follows” convinces that chastity is worth it

Caleb Bishop March 31, 2015

Every once in a while, a horror movie comes along that crawls under your skin and buries itself so deep you can’t seem to get rid of it. “It Follows” has achieved that with me, and it’s the reason...

Senate resolution to endorse Phillips dismissed

Senate resolution to endorse Phillips dismissed

Waverly Colville March 31, 2015

The Missouri Students Association Senate mulled over whether or not MSA had the power to write endorsements for City Council candidates during the last full Senate meeting on March 18. Senior Chad Phillips,...

Take a hike! Get outside and explore some of these hiking trails around Columbia

Jessica Dennis March 31, 2015

“What should we _do_ today?” Last month, my friends and I often found ourselves wondering what exactly we would do on the weekends. When it’s winter in Columbia, staying in and away from the snow...

Haunting lyrics with beautiful melodies make ‘Carrie & Lowell’ a masterpiece

Bruno Vernaschi March 31, 2015

Eleven tracks of pure, heart-wrenching gold. Those are the only words I can conjure up for such an album like “Carrie & Lowell,” Sufjan Stevens’ latest masterpiece. Beautiful tunes backed by dark,...

Tidal Volume still making waves after high school

Tidal Volume still making waves after high school

Taylor Ysteboe March 31, 2015

When the members of St. Louis-bred and pop-infused Tidal Volume began college, they thought their band had seen its last day. As a project that started in high school, they figured that they had their...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: Decoding my Londonisms

Ellise Verheyen March 31, 2015

So I’ve been abroad for roughly two and a half months at this point. With all that time in London under my belt, I’ve picked up on quite a few Londonisms. (I just made that word up. Go with it.) Therefore,...

Nick Bira leads initiative to bring 3-D printing to all students

Nick Bira leads initiative to bring 3-D printing to all students

Stevie Myers March 31, 2015

Imagine having the option to print out anything from daily tools like a screwdriver or wrench to elaborate art sculptures. Beginning April 2, you can. Ellis Library will house two 3-D printers for students...