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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

Carmen Dieken explores God at Eagle Sky of the Ozarks

March 26, 2021

On paper, Carmen Dieken does not look like she would have a passion for children. As a sophomore studying geriatric social work at MU, Dieken said she has a heart for the elderly. But, she said that Eagle...

Best Buddies creates lifelong friendships amid pandemic

March 26, 2021

The MU Best Buddies meeting on March 16 was a symphony of laughter, cheers and happiness squeezed into 30 minutes. To president Neil Wegrzyn, meetings are always a little chaotic for Best Buddies, but...

COVID-19 gives Grammys a fresh format

March 24, 2021

By Anna Kochman The 2020 Grammy Awards, one of the last big events before the coronavirus pandemic, was a wash for nearly everyone but Billie Eilish, who swept the four big awards — Album of the Year,...

‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’ exposes a deeper meaning in the chaos

March 24, 2021

By Dominique Hodge Picture this: You have dedicated your high school career to getting a perfect GPA and took 3 years of AP classes in hopes that you will make it to an Ivy League university. You have...

Review: “Dark Web: Cicada 3301” is the comedy thriller that is neither comedic nor thrilling

March 24, 2021

By Elise Mulligan In 2012, a cryptic post appeared on the web asking for “highly intelligent individuals” to find hidden messages only solvable through cryptography and computer security skills; Cicada...

MU’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club gets clearance to play

March 23, 2021

For MU’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club, getting back on the field has been long anticipated. The team, which has not played in over a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, recently resumed practices....

Despite CDC recommendations, MU will not implement double-masking mandate

March 23, 2021

By MJ Montgomery and Olivia Rodriguez While Center for Disease Control studies show the practice is more effective at blocking respiratory droplet particles, MU said it will not require “double-masking”...

Student-led movement fights back against MU plan to demolish Read Hall

March 23, 2021

By Teagan King MU recently announced the MU Space Reduction and Strategic Relocation Plan, which includes plans to demolish the historic Read Hall, but a group of history students are challenging this...

MU students share relief after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

March 18, 2021

Claire Rothman Claire Rothman said receiving her second dose of the coronavirus vaccine Jan. 24 lifted a weight from her shoulders. Rothman, an MU freshman who studies human development and family science,...

COVID-19 makes most College of Education field experiences virtual

March 18, 2021

COVID-19 guidelines in Columbia schools have forced the College of Education to keep all field experiences, which can include observation and tutoring, in a virtual format for freshmen, sophomores and...

Mizzou Esports’ fundraiser, Press Pause, raises over $700 for mental health care

March 18, 2021

The MU Esports team livestreamed a new fundraiser called Press Pause on March 12 on their Twitch page. Press Pause will donate all proceeds to the nonprofit organization Rise Above the Disorder which...

How Sojourner Truth’s words remain crucial decades later

March 17, 2021

By Melanie Oliva Sojourner Truth’s speeches and advocacy for Black lives hold just as much importance decades later. Born into slavery, in 1826 she escaped and became a preacher once she was free....