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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

‘To All The Boys: Always and Forever’ really tries to capture the feelings of growing up in love

Ryan Wilson February 24, 2021

By Ryan Wilson From school trips across the country to the dreading fear of college decisions, “To All the Boys: Always and Forever” ties the beloved series together while trying to capture the changes...

COVID-19 Rewind: MU students struggled to rectify issues on entry testing forms

Emmet Jamieson February 23, 2021

It only took a day or so for most MU students living in Residential Life housing to turn in their negative COVID-19 tests and receive approval. For sophomore Evan Dobson, it took two weeks, two submissions,...

‘Wastewater never lies’: How two MU professors are finding COVID-19 virus in Missouri sewage

Maggie Trovato February 23, 2021

Researchers at MU are analyzing sewage samples across the state to detect remnants of the virus that causes COVID-19. The findings from this research are used for the state’s Public Health Dashboard,...

Sia’s film ‘Music’ fails to represent autism

February 23, 2021

By Anna Kochman It’s unsettling to watch Maddie Ziegler, a neurotypical, non-disabled performer, contort her face and limbs in a mockery of a disability. But that’s the opening scene of the controversial...

Conservative student finds place as Mizzou College Republicans president

February 23, 2021

By Emma Lingo The Republican Party did not come out on top in the 2020 general elections. After losing the presidency and Senate majority, the party is organizing for midterms and the next 2024 presidential...

Review: “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” is an enthralling addition to Netflix’s true crime collection

February 22, 2021

By Elise Mulligan Netflix seems to have quite an obsession with producing true-crime specials and television shows. The latest addition to the collection, “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel,”...

Undergraduate Research hosts workshops throughout spring semester

February 22, 2021

The Office of Undergraduate Research is hosting educational online workshops throughout the spring semester for MU undergraduates. Undergraduate Research offers both broad workshops that teach the basics...

Creative Writing Club teaches literary skills while fostering community

February 22, 2021

The Creative Writing Club — affectionately called CoW Club by its members — meets online every other Wednesday to work on independent writing, learn new skills and connect with other writers. CoW...

I watched ‘Framing Britney Spears’ and it gave me a rude awakening

February 21, 2021

By Dominique Hodge The most recent episode of “The New York Times Presents,'' titled “Framing Britney Spears” highlights the concerns of the #FreeBritney movement and what led to the star’s controversial...

Mock trial team takes second at Regionals

February 21, 2021

The Mizzou Mock Trial Association took second place at the Regional Tournament Feb. 7. Mack Newton, vice president of the team and co-captain of the Gold Team, led his team to a top-three finish, securing...

Return to larger ensemble sizes brings harmony back to MU women’s Concert Chorale

Shannon Worley February 19, 2021

Due to the decrease in COVID-19 cases and new research that reveals how the virus is spread through singing, choirs at MU are expanding their ensembles to hold up to 28 members for the 2021 spring 2021...

Memorial Union sprinkler pipe bursts due to cold weather

February 19, 2021

By Emmet Jamieson A pipe connected to Memorial Union’s sprinkler system burst because of cold temperatures Thursday, filling the lower level of Bengal Lair with several inches of water. The pipe, located...