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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Students in support of sexual abuse survivors protest Brett Kavanaugh at Speakers Circle

Students in support of sexual abuse survivors protest Brett Kavanaugh at Speakers Circle

Wesley Ward October 1, 2019

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Mizzou, Stronger Together Against Relationship and Sexual Violence and Mizzou College Democrats held an abortion-rights rally in Speakers Circle Sept. 25 to protest anti-abortion...

UM System President Mun Choi hangs off Tiger Hotel for charity

UM System President Mun Choi hangs off Tiger Hotel for charity

Lauren Hines October 1, 2019

UM System President Mun Choi dangled 110 feet in the air off the side of the Tiger Hotel on Sept. 28 in order to help raise money for Love In the Name of Christ. Love INC held their second annual fundraiser...

Mandolin Orange shows its true colors at Roots N Blues N BBQ

Maddie Schuck September 30, 2019

Situated perfectly between a shaded tree line and the endless rows of food vendors, the Great Southern Bank stage closed out its lineup for this year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival with a captivating...

Violet and the Undercurrents rocks the stage at Roots N Blues

Violet and the Undercurrents rocks the stage at Roots N Blues

Elizabeth Pruitt September 30, 2019

The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicked off on Friday in the sweltering heat of the passing summer. As I approached the stage, there were friends and families mingling about as the first act of the night...

Lukas Nelson breaks no promises at Roots N Blues

Lukas Nelson breaks no promises at Roots N Blues

Megan Altschul September 30, 2019

It was evident from the moment I took my place in the eager Roots N Blues crowd that Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real (also known as POTR) are more than your average country band. At least that’s what...

Country queen Maren Morris enchants Roots N Blues audience with high-energy, intimate performances

Country queen Maren Morris enchants Roots N Blues audience with high-energy, intimate performances

Tony Madden September 30, 2019

Country superstar Maren Morris wrapped up day one of Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival with her sharp wit, undeniable Texas charm and empowering deep cut lyrics for a robustly engaged audience. Morris kicked...

The Mighty Pines showcase their bluegrass roots at the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival

Maureen Dunne September 30, 2019

The Mighty Pines took to Roots N Blues N BBQ’s Great Southern Bank stage against the wind and beneath a threatening gray sky. Although a weather delay would cut their set short, the band brought its...

John Prine sings soulful, sweet at Roots N Blues N BBQ Friday

John Prine sings soulful, sweet at Roots N Blues N BBQ Friday

Rachel Behrndt September 30, 2019

Three-time Grammy winner John Prine brought his unique country-folk style to Roots N Blues N BBQ Friday. The performance was soulful, sweet and nostalgic. The singer-songwriter is known for his always...

The Dave & Deke Combo joins Doug Kershaw, delivers a shining performance despite delays

Catherine Polo September 30, 2019

As the storm clouds loomed over the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival, attendees sat content in their brightly colored lawn chairs in front of the Great Southern Bank stage. Spectators chatted excitedly amongst...

The Black Pumas emulate the spirit of the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival

Abby Proffer September 30, 2019

For Columbia’s most beloved music festival, the Black Pumas bring their agile vocals and magical blues from the heart of Texas. Despite unfortunate weather closing the Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival early...

Eco-Racing team adds new alternative energy vehicle for upcoming season

Alex Fulton September 30, 2019

With supplies and designs finalized, the Mizzou Eco-Racing team is set to begin constructing its new Formula Society of Automotive Engineers electric vehicle, a first for the organization. Originally,...

Cloud based device created by MU researchers curbs chaos in hospitals after natural disasters

Lucy Caile September 30, 2019

In the event of a natural disaster, such as the Joplin tornado, hospitals are overwhelmed with the injured. Doctors remain in the dark about each person’s condition until the hospital has already overflowed. Salman...