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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Seth MacFarlane’s latest underwhelms

Joe Fopeano June 3, 2014

First, he brought us the instant hit television show, “Family Guy” (and its sub-par cousin, “American Dad”). Then, he dabbled, very successfully, in stand-up comedy. Recently, he’s tried his...

Angelina Jolie wows as Disney’s “mistress of all evil”

Katie Connor June 3, 2014

Do you think you know the tale of Sleeping Beauty? Well, think again. Bound to be one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters, Angelina Jolie stars as the eponymous character of “Maleficent,” the villainess...

RSVP Center moves from student government to MU’s hands

Covey Eonyak Son June 3, 2014

After years of being a Missouri Students Association auxiliary, the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center will find a new home as an official part of MU — a move that many believe will help...

Jesse and Swallow halls close while renovations take place

Libbye Tellor June 3, 2014

Jesse and Swallow halls will close for the upcoming school year as the Renew Mizzou renovations begin, and services and offices in the buildings are relocated. MU spokeswoman Jesslyn Chew said the Renew...

Journalism adviser McReynolds retires after 36 years at MU

Lucille Sherman June 3, 2014

Jill McReynolds, who has been an adviser at the School of Journalism for the past 26 years, is retiring after a 36-year career at MU. McReynolds has worked at MU since graduating from Stephens College....

Pop Culture Shock: Emma Watson channels her inner Hermione Granger

McKenna Bulkley June 1, 2014

It’s _finally_ summer, which means it’s graduation season. From eighth grade promotions to Mizzou’s own graduation a few weeks ago, it’s the end of school for a lot of students. Or, if we aren’t...

Brad ‘N’ Butter: “Not no Parkay, not no margarine”

Brad Spudich June 1, 2014

When Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler coined the term “lifestyle,” he used it to describe the cognitive schema and its effect on human’s perceptions and reactions to the world. When I applied...

Senior’s art exhibit explores children’s imagination

Senior’s art exhibit explores children’s imagination

Maddie Magruder June 1, 2014

The Craft Studio will showcase the work of senior Sumire Taniai from Monday, June 9, through Friday, June 20. Taniai, who is currently working on her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, says this will be her...

ICYMI: Feeling connected online: the impacts of community on YouTube

Ellie Papadakis June 1, 2014

If there’s anything I’ve learned about people in the past 19 years of my life, it’s that they like to belong. Whether that’s with a group of friends or a club, in order to be happy, people need...

Robyn’s latest is EDM “whirlwind”

Robyn’s latest is EDM “whirlwind”

Natalie Edelstein May 29, 2014

Robyn and Royksopp's “Do It Again” is a whirlwind collaboration between the Swedish pop singer and Norwegian electronic music duo. The five-track miniature album (some would call it an EP) is most...

Independent theater one of Columbia’s most beloved attractions

Independent theater one of Columbia’s most beloved attractions

Patrick McKenna May 29, 2014

For a city that thrives upon its lively downtown, riddled with cultural landmarks that help brand it as one of the hippest places to live in Missouri, it should come as no surprise that Columbia is home...

Student-led production company hopes for network airtime

Emily Bathe May 29, 2014

Look out, NBC, FX and Netflix. A new comedic series, [“Somebodies,”](https://www.youtube.com/user/SomebodiesSeries) may be headed your way. With the help of their Kickstarter campaign that raised...