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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

“Boyhood” and the modern epic

Robert Mecchi August 26, 2014

Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood” is simultaneously the most epic and most intimate film I have seen all year. The sheer ambition of making a film over the course of 12 years is staggering, but its true...

Robin Williams remembered

McKenna Bulkley August 26, 2014

Suicide sucks. We lost a legend on Aug. 11. Robin Williams was a personal inspiration, and his death was heartbreaking. Our generation grew up with “Jumanji” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” We watched Peter...

5-song playlist: Back to school

Marlee Ellison August 26, 2014

Get ready to get schooled, MOVErs. Here are five songs for making the transition back to class a little easier. **Le Loup –– “Beach Town”** You’re (hopefully) glad to be back in CoMo and moving...

Back to school? There’s an app for that.

Alease Lee August 26, 2014

We’ve all been there: moving to a new place, starting over, making new friends and leaving old ones. No matter how prepared we may think we are for college life, we could all use a little help to make...

Bookworms, rejoice! We’ve found your heaven

Bookworms, rejoice! We’ve found your heaven

Jack Waddell August 26, 2014

For three hours — and only three hours — every Saturday afternoon, Columbia’s oldest bookstore opens its doors to the world. Adams Walls of Books is a locally-owned bookstore run by CoMo native...

Tiger Stripe legacy continues at Buck’s Ice Cream

Sarah Wynn August 26, 2014

Buck’s Ice Cream has been boasting the famous and delicious Tiger Stripe ice cream since the 1920’s. With a small staff of just ten, Buck’s is completely run out of Eckles Hall on campus. The ice...

MSA anticipates a stronger group dynamic

Jack Waddell August 26, 2014

The resignation of former Missouri Students Association President Mason Schara last month led to a number of internal changes within MSA. In accordance with the [MSA Bylaws](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sHDMkFrbmbHxQV8v2iJjObAGPe7Cs6DaCInpC6cqDmM/edit),...

Marching Mizzou supports band member’s mom

Jack Waddell August 26, 2014

Last week, the Marching Mizzou band dressed in pink in honor of band member Matthew North’s mother, who is battling breast cancer. North said he was expecting his section of the band to be in pink,...

Senior sets goal to raise $12,000 for blood cancer research

Stevie Myers August 26, 2014

MU senior Ariel Shifter is holding on to her positive attitude, despite being given a piece of problematic news last June. Shifter was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that...

Step Forward Day encourages first-year students to volunteer

Stevie Myers August 26, 2014

Step Forward Day, an annual tradition at MU, brought together over 300 students Saturday to dedicate their morning to giving back to the Columbia community. Students met at Tiger Plaza for a registration...

RHA holds open house for new students

Emily O’Connor August 26, 2014

The Residence Halls Association held an open house on Monday to encourage students, especially new freshmen, to become involved in residence halls. RHA will hold “leadership nights” this week to allow...

MU bleeds black, gold and green

Grace Rogers August 26, 2014

MU’s numerous sustainability programs have made it stand out among colleges, earning the school a spot on Best College Ranking’s top 100 “green” colleges list. Campus leaders say the sustainability...