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The Maneater

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The Maneater

Missouri Honor Medal Recipients give master classes for J-School staff and students

Lukas Parrish October 9, 2019

Four influential journalists receiving the Missouri Honor Medal spent Oct. 2 giving master classes to MU students before receiving their awards at a banquet that evening. The Missouri Honor Medal is an...

Hyperloop visits campus, brings bright future to Missouri transportation

Hyperloop visits campus, brings bright future to Missouri transportation

Sean Brynda October 9, 2019

Today, residents who have jobs in either St. Louis or Kansas City know what a hassle it is to drive to work everyday. Driving is the current option, which takes about two hours, but what if there were...

MOVE’s fall movie preview: five films we’re looking forward to

MOVE’s fall movie preview: five films we’re looking forward to

Joe Cross October 9, 2019

The first weekend of October usually signals the arrival of awards season. Last year, Oscar-favorite “A Star is Born” arrived in theaters that weekend, and this year, the controversial “Joker”...

MU Language Partners bridges gap between cultures

Sophie Stephens October 8, 2019

Communication is one of the most important parts of building relationships. It can be challenging enough moving to a new place and making friends in college, but for students who are not fluent in English,...

MU South Farm Showcase continues Dean Tom Payne’s vision in its 13th year

Jeb Goldman October 8, 2019

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources hosted its 13th annual South Farm Showcase. Thirteen years ago, Thomas L. Payne, CAFNR vice chancellor and dean, decided...

Legion of Black Collegians homecoming traditions offers space to uplift black students

Legion of Black Collegians homecoming traditions offers space to uplift black students

Rachel Behrndt October 7, 2019

MU's Homecoming is widely considered the first in the nation. Historically, though, some groups of students have been left out by the annual celebration. The Legion of Black Collegians is the black student...

Columbia Entertainment Co. VP gives insight on creative inclusion

Columbia Entertainment Co. VP gives insight on creative inclusion

George Frey October 7, 2019

Columbia Entertainment Co. has been in operation since 1979. CEC has provided Columbia residents with various theatrical performances and has fostered creativity for those who have taken part in CEC’s...

Tiger Tailgate Recycling program expects larger crowds, more trash for Homecoming game

Tiger Tailgate Recycling program expects larger crowds, more trash for Homecoming game

Alex Fulton October 7, 2019

Before the football game, sophomore Scott Heckman finds himself under a canopy tent on the northside of Faurot Field. Surrounded by fellow MU fans, Heckman participates in a different kind of tailgating,...

MU students advocate for MU to divest from fossil fuel industry

MU students advocate for MU to divest from fossil fuel industry

Caitlin Danborn, Izzy Colón October 7, 2019

Environmental consciousness has always made sense to MU sophomore Rory Butler. Since Butler’s childhood on a 160-acre farm in Barnhart, Missouri, he said he has always appreciated nature and strived...

New York Times executive editor addresses whistleblower controversy at master class

New York Times executive editor addresses whistleblower controversy at master class

Anna Cowden October 7, 2019

Dean Baquet felt his decision to publish information about the Ukraine whistleblower’s employment was easy, he told the packed Fisher Auditorium of mostly students on Wednesday. The Pulitzer-winning...

Downtown Columbia restaurants offer tastes from around the world

Downtown Columbia restaurants offer tastes from around the world

Maddie Schuck October 7, 2019

A walk to downtown Columbia proves that students don’t need to sign up to study abroad or go on an Alternative Break to satisfy their exotic appetites. Crossing Elm Street can be a portal to the many...

MU Greek life crafts creative floats for Homecoming

Ben Wiche October 7, 2019

As MU prepares for Homecoming, some students are putting their creative skills to good use. Students from various organizations, including fraternities and sororities, are working diligently to craft floats...