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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

MU students offered Sanvello for free as positive step toward improving mental health

MU students offered Sanvello for free as positive step toward improving mental health

Maddie Schuck December 3, 2019

Each semester, college students face growing responsibilities and obligations, leading them to feel stressed and overwhelmed. As a result, many schools have observed patterns of increasing depression and...

‘OK boomer,’ the newest written chapter in history of youth counter culture

George Frey December 3, 2019

The phrase, “OK boomer,” spread from the social media platform TikTok and flooded corners of the internet. “‘OK Boomer’ Marks the End of Friendly Generational Relations,’” the New York Times...

What it means to make a difference through education

Catherine Polo December 3, 2019

For freshman Alan Wells, the idea to become a social studies teacher came from a desire to give students like him an opportunity. Wells feels that students should have a teacher they can connect with on...

Mizzou College Democrats and ASUM host debate watch party

Anna Cowden December 3, 2019

Associated Students of the University of Missouri and the Mizzou College Democrats held a Democratic primary debate watch party on Nov. 20. With the Iowa Caucus around the corner on Feb. 3, students are...

MU gun violence panel discusses recent violence in Columbia, next steps

Caitlin Danborn December 3, 2019

MU’s College of Education hosted a panel discussing gun violence in Columbia on Nov. 12 in Swallow Hall. Ashley Woodson, assistant professor of social studies education at MU, moderated the discussion....

MU makes three-year commitment to Aspire to diversify STEM faculty, teaching

MU makes three-year commitment to Aspire to diversify STEM faculty, teaching

Jeb Goldman December 3, 2019

An Equality of Opportunity Project study states, “if women, minorities, and children from low-income families were to invent at the same rate as white men from high-income families, the rate of innovation...

Bird is gone, but scooters will be back in Columbia soon, city says

Bird is gone, but scooters will be back in Columbia soon, city says

Wicker Perlis December 3, 2019

On the morning of Nov. 20, authorized chargers for Bird in Columbia received an unexpected email: the company's scooter fleet would be gone at the end of that week. "We've had an amazing ride in Columbia...

New connection emerges between Special Olympics Missouri and UM System

Jessica Fitzgerald November 28, 2019

Special Olympics Missouri announced a new partnership between MU, MU Health Care and the UM System on Nov. 6. Special Olympics ensures every athlete is included, and this partnership aims to give more...

Kemper Fellow recipients emphasize hands on, continual learning in classroom

Lucy Caile November 26, 2019

Tension and stress run high in Botswana Blackburn’s classroom in early October as students take their capstone midterms for the School of Health Professions. Near the end of the test, Blackburn looks...

Quit Tobacco Now helps community members quit smoking addictions

Quit Tobacco Now helps community members quit smoking addictions

Joy Mazur November 25, 2019

The journey to reduce smoking in the U.S. remains a priority for health institutions. As interest in vape products increase, healthcare professionals continue their goal to decrease tobacco and nicotine...

Four Directions offers native perspective on Thanksgiving

Elise Diesfeld November 25, 2019

The absence of a fall break at MU has left many students and faculty dreaming of fluffy stuffing, warm mashed potatoes and freshly baked rolls over Thanksgiving break. But for Native American and Indigenous...

IDE holds open forum, asks public what they want in next vice chancellor

IDE holds open forum, asks public what they want in next vice chancellor

Lauren Hines November 24, 2019

In search of the next vice chancellor of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, the Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity held open forums on Nov. 19 in the MU Student Center and Jesse Wrench Auditorium...