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The Maneater

Online schooling affects field work for College of Education students

Catherine Polo February 2, 2021

By: Catherine Polo The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to make changes in how they operate in order to keep students as safe and healthy as possible. For MU students in the College of Education,...

Winter Guard resumes with hopeful attitudes for season ahead

February 2, 2021

MU’s Winter Guard was forced to end its winter season early last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a year later, pandemic safety measures are transforming the coming season. Ionic Winter Guard,...

2021 finally brings these highly-anticipated films to the theaters

February 1, 2021

By Elise Mulligan As the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the nation, countless blockbuster films pushed back their release dates to 2021 due to delayed production and limited exhibition in the few movie theaters...

Three shows with the representation I was looking for

February 1, 2021

By Dominique Hodge There is no better feeling than being able to find people like you on the big screen. It is draining to see the same types of people take on the same kinds of roles. With an overwhelming...

Former US ambassador to UN gives keynote speech at MU celebration of MLK

January 31, 2021

“Don’t get mad, get smart” is a phrase that former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young’s father taught him. Young spoke about this phrase and its relevance as the keynote speaker during MU’s celebration...

Boone County unable to vaccinate next phase due to limited COVID-19 vaccine supply

January 30, 2021

Sophomore Nicole Lawson is one of many undergraduate students that has been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as someone that falls under the Phase 1A of Missouri’s vaccination plan. As a care team...

Emily Lower: Pushing the Blue Wave in Missouri

January 29, 2021

The 2020 election cycle was favorable for the Democratic Party — they held onto their majority in the House of Representatives, broke even in the Senate with two victories in Georgia and, of course,...

Politicians, researchers discuss aspects and impacts of Amendment 3

January 29, 2021

Missouri voters passed Amendment 3, a redistricting and lobbying measure meant to amend a ballot initiative approved in 2018, with 51% of the vote on Election Day. The amendment’s biggest impact is...

Lana Del Rey’s title track sets a whimsical mood for her upcoming album

January 29, 2021

Lana Del Rey released a second single for her upcoming album, “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”, to be released March 19. “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” follows the 2019 Album “Norman F******...

Trump presidency permanently alters landscape of media

January 28, 2021

Former President Donald Trump had a complex relationship with the media long before his term. For better or for worse, Trump posted often to Twitter since the creation of his account in 2009, pushing the...

How MU services can help students self-improve in 2021

January 26, 2021

The new year is often a time to make changes for the months to come. MU has many opportunities for students to start living a healthy lifestyle, save money for the future and make long-lasting friendships. The...

MU faculty, students weigh in on U.S. Capitol violence, Hawley’s role

January 26, 2021

After former president Donald Trump incited a riot at the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, continued to object to election results from several states and could...