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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...

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...

MU students celebrate Bach’s 330th birthday

Karlee Renkoski March 31, 2015

Various areas on MU campus will be filled with the melodious sound of Johann Sebastian Bach’s compositions April 3. The 330th anniversary of Bach’s birth was March 21, and to celebrate the composer,...

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,...

Sophomore Jake Loft runs for First Ward in City Council election

Emma Diltz March 26, 2015

After working on a recall effort with Columbia City Council, senior Jake Loft entered the race against seven others to replace former First Ward Councilwoman Ginny Chadwick. Loft, who came to MU from...

Single Girl Diaries: Eurotrip: A fellow Single Girl’s Italian love affair

Ellise Verheyen March 25, 2015

I’m sad to report that I’ve had an extremely boring week. Rather than filling my column with ramblings about my lackluster days, one of my wonderful flatmates and fellow journalism students will be...

MSA senator voices concerns over committee’s progress on pedestrian safety

Dun Li March 23, 2015

Freshman Amy Wasowicz decided to get involved with the Missouri Students Association after being [struck by a car in January](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/2/4/after-three-accidents-one-day-mus-pedestrian-safet/). “At...