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The Maneater

Returning MU resident advisors experience a different year in the dorms, including new policies and updated job expectations

Maggie Trovato October 21, 2020

Resident advisors at MU face an unfamiliar situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With changes to dorm life and their job expectations, returning RAs are experiencing an unusual semester on campus. What’s...

Homecoming blood drive moves off-campus to satellite locations

October 21, 2020

The Mizzou Alumni Association and American Red Cross cancelled the traditional four-day Homecoming blood drive event hosted at the Hearnes Center. But students and alumni can still give their blood at...

A racial discrimination case against the MU track team may be held on the school’s home turf

Ryan Barich October 21, 2020

A trial concerning racial discrimination against MU could happen on the school’s own campus. Former MU assistant track coach Carjay Lyles filed a lawsuit against the system board of curators, head coach...

New exhibit ‘Mooshu, Donkey, and the Floating Wor(l)ds’ makes its debut at George Caleb Bingham Gallery

Charlie Recchia October 21, 2020

With George Caleb Bingham Gallary’s new exhibit, “Mooshu, Donkey, and the Floating Wor(l)ds,” MU students and Columbia residents now have an opportunity to experience the talent of a former MU student....

New career fair format allows MU students to connect with employers

October 18, 2020

When senior Danielle Jurczak’s summer internship was cancelled in early April, she tried to find another internship to fulfill a requirement for her sales certificate. “When I had gotten the internship,...

Hundreds of students collected free masks, T-shirts, and other supplies from last week’s COVID safety fair

October 18, 2020

A group of student workers from the Campus Activities Programming Board distributed free bags of COVID safety supplies, along with T-shirts, last Tuesday and Wednesday behind the Student Center. The event...

Zoom fatigue is alive on MU’s campus

October 18, 2020

MU freshman Shiloh Ehlert was not one to miss assignments — until she began taking her classes primarily on Zoom. “When I’m in-[person], I feel more accountability to get my work done,” Ehlert...

Strip Your Letters retracts Blakeley racism allegations under threat of lawsuit

Strip Your Letters retracts Blakeley racism allegations under threat of lawsuit

Eli Hoff October 16, 2020

The owners of the “Strip Your Letters Mizzou” Instagram page have retracted allegations of racist behavior by Sigma Sigma Sigma president Caitlin Blakely after receiving a demand letter from her family’s...

Mun Choi updates MSA Senate on Show Me Renewal and answers questions

Nico Orantes October 15, 2020

MU Chancellor and UM System President Mun Choi presented an update on COVID-19 and financial concerns and answered questions at the Missouri Students Association Senate on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The MSA Senate...

REVIEW: Lana Del Rey’s book, ‘Violet Bent Backwards over the Grass’

Melanie Oliva October 14, 2020

It has been a long road for Lana Del Rey to finally release her poetry book, Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass. If you have followed Del Rey for a while now, she has referenced her desire to be a poet...

How Romeo Santos’ music embodies the excellence of Hispanic Heritage

Dominique Hodge October 13, 2020

Just hearing the name “Romeo Santos” ignites joy and adoration in the hearts of many in the Hispanic community. The Dominican American singer, songwriter and producer has made a great mark in the music...

Eight SNL Halloween sketches to watch to kick off the Spooky Season

Dominique Hodge October 13, 2020

"Saturday Night Live" is known for its iconic sketches and special guest stars that have created comedic gold since 1975. This list compiles eight Halloween sketches to delve into all the holiday has...