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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

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...

The concert experience: how we form connections through live music

Mia Rugai February 18, 2021

Human connection can be found through spending quality time with loved ones, forming meaningful relationships with others, and for some, listening to music. Since these connections are lacking for some...

David Tyson Smith becomes Democratic nominee for HD 45 special election

February 18, 2021

By Emmet Jamieson The Boone County Democratic Party nominated Columbia attorney David Tyson Smith on Jan. 20 to run in the April 6 special election for former state Rep. Kip Kendrick’s seat. Tyson,...

Mizzou New Play Series brings stage to screen through virtual performances

Elizabeth Derner February 18, 2021

Zoom rectangles replaced the stage at MU’s Studio 4 for actors in this year’s Mizzou New Play Series. Before the pandemic, actors performed student-written plays in front of a live audience for a...

MU students celebrate socially-distanced Super Bowl

February 17, 2021

This year’s Super Bowl was, like many other events, different than usual. While MU students prepared to celebrate and watch as the Kansas City Chiefs played in the Super Bowl again, MU told students...