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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Drinkwitz’s in-state focus creates strong 2021 recruiting class

Mason Arneson September 5, 2020

Since he became the Tigers’ head football coach this past December, Eli Drinkwitz has not kept his recruiting strategy under wraps: The state of Missouri is his No. 1 priority. “We have to recruit...

Student march brings unity to campus

Student march brings unity to campus

September 4, 2020

The newly formed Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association (BSAA) led a peaceful march from Jesse Hall to Faurot Field on Wednesday to speak out against systemic racism and police brutality in America. Dressed...

The Ultimate List of Autumn Movies to put you in the Spooky Spirit

Petra Rivera September 4, 2020

September is finally here and you know what that means: fall is right around the corner. Even though Columbia is still very sunny and humid, that is not going to stop me from completely indulging myself...

Lady Gaga took the VMA’s by storm, while wearing a mask, of course

Taten Janes September 3, 2020

On the night of arguably music’s biggest night, the MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga came to stun, perform, win and advocate. Lady Gaga was never seen without a mask, made plenty of statements about...

UPDATED: Hundreds of MU students march in solidarity with Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association

UPDATED: Hundreds of MU students march in solidarity with Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association

Lily Dozier September 3, 2020

On Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., hundreds of MU students gathered at the Columns to march with the Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association (BSAA). The organization hosted the march with the goal to “promote...

UM spokesperson says Show Me Renewal effectively addresses the pandemic, some students not so sure

Emmet Jamieson September 2, 2020

The Show Me Renewal Plan, MU’s outline for its response to COVID-19, is “very complete” and “flexible enough to change,” UM Director of Media Relations Christian Basi said. However, some students...

First MSA Senate meeting addresses student concerns on COVID-19, MSA President controversy

Sydney Lewis September 1, 2020

The kick-off meeting of the Missouri Students Association Senate’s 60th session focused on controversy about MSA President Anthony Tretter’s involvement in a large gathering on Aug. 15 at the Brookside...

MU announces 168 positive Covid-19 cases among students

Eli Hoff August 24, 2020

On its first day of classes, the University of Missouri announced that 159 of its students have Covid-19. MU released numbers of active cases among students on a new online dashboard. The data comes from...

Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority tests positive for Covid-19

August 21, 2020

A member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority on the campus of the University of Missouri has tested positive for Covid-19, according to an email sent to chapter members and families, which The Maneater obtained. The...

Covid-19 cases halt gatherings on fraternity property, in-person recruitment

Covid-19 cases halt gatherings on fraternity property, in-person recruitment

August 18, 2020

Update, August 18 10:33 p.m.: The University of Missouri Interfraternity Council's official Instagram account messaged MU's fraternities with an internal memo regarding speaking to the media and Covid-19....

COVID-19 concerns create changes in move-in, campus life

Leah Vredenbregt August 16, 2020

MU students moving into their dorms this month can expect a different process than previous students due to COVID-19 concerns. The move-in process began on Wednesday and will continue through next week. When...

Peaceful protests spark in Columbia following death of George Floyd

Peaceful protests spark in Columbia following death of George Floyd

Kirubel Mesfin May 30, 2020

Columbia citizens peacefully marched along Walnut St. and throughout the city Friday afternoon in protest of the police-involved murder of George Floyd. The protest began outside the Boone County Courthouse...