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Outgoing MSA vice president McKeown leaves ‘fantastic legacy’

Emma Diltz • December 9, 2014

Matt McKeown has always been drawn to politics. Since serving as senior class vice president in high school, his love for government only grew over the years. Now a junior political science major, McKeown...

MOVE’s Christmas flick picks

Megan Schaltegger • December 9, 2014

Whether it’s yet another procrastination attempt or a well-deserved study break, check out MOVE’s five Christmas movie recommendations. **“Home Alone”** “Home Alone” may not be a classic...

MU Sketch rebrands as Battlewhale, keeps ‘em laughing

Danielle Katz • December 9, 2014

This semester is a rebranding semester for Battlewhale, once known as MU Sketch. MU Sketch used to be two teams of six people each. This year, the two teams of the sketch comedy group combined forces...

Geography professor looks to the forest to study climate change

Grace Rogers • December 9, 2014

Grant Elliott never quite knew what he wanted to do when he grew up, but he has always been a wanderer. As an assistant professor of geography at MU, Elliott looks to the mountains to understand climate...

GIFT GUIDE: FOR: Your bookworm bestie

Leah Thomas • December 9, 2014

Everyone knows a bookworm. Whether it’s a whole group of voracious readers or simply the family member who has his nose perpetually stuck in a book, everyone has a bookworm to shop for this holiday season,...

GIFT GUIDE: FOR: Under $20

Haley Hodges • December 9, 2014

Gift-giving can be an issue when you’re on what economists call the “broke college kid budget.” Fear not, MOVErs. We’ve rounded up five great gifts under $20 for everyone on your list. **[Sand...

GIFT GUIDE: FOR: Resident fashionista

Angie Andera • December 9, 2014

**“#GirlBoss” by Sophia Amoruso** _price: $23.95; [available at nastygal.com](http://www.nastygal.com/product/girlboss-book)_ Written by the founder and CEO of fashion retailer Nasty Gal, this book...

After NaNoWriMo, work is not over for student novelists

Jared Kaufman • December 9, 2014

Freshman Eunice Wang is relieved that November is over. As a student novelist, she spent the last month doing what some might call impossible — attempting to write a novel in a mere 30 days. [National...

GIFT GUIDE: FOR: Your fit friend

McKenna Bulkley • December 9, 2014

It’s officially the holiday season, and college kids across the country are scrambling in an attempt to afford thoughtful presents for the friends and family without having to eat only cereal for the...

Where to: Find an ugly sweater

Sharon Mai • December 9, 2014

Now that we’re cruising through December and nearing the end of this beloved semester, you know what this means: ‘Tis the season for super rad ugly Christmas sweater parties. After all, nothing spreads...

GIFT GUIDE: FOR: Your foodie friend

Renee Schilb • December 9, 2014

**Candy Stocking** If you’re looking for the can’t-go-wrong gift of the holiday season for your food-loving friend, then look no further. Nothing says “have a great holiday” like a sock full of...

Mojo’s to receive facelift, become Rose Music Hall

Morgan Magid • December 9, 2014

Business partners Scott Leslie and MU alumnus Matt Gerding recently [bought both The Blue Note and its sister venue Mojo’s from long-time owner Richard King this past summer](http://move.themaneater.com/stories/2014/7/14/blue-note-mojos-get-new-owners/#.VIX8i6TF9Yk). “With...