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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Moon festival brings Chinese culture to Columbia

Rachel Behrndt September 17, 2019

The MU Confucius Institute held its annual moon festival last Friday. The night featured traditional Chinese dance and music, and a piece of mooncake for all the festival-goers. Red and gold decorations...

Vietnamese Student Union starts conversation on authentic identity at Sept. 10 meeting

Izzy Colón September 17, 2019

Members of the Mizzou Vietnamese Student Union gathered over Pandan waffles and card games at the start of their meeting on Sept. 10. Music played as junior Annie T.H. Le, president of VSU, picked out...

MU holds wreath laying ceremony to commemorate 18 years since Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

MU holds wreath laying ceremony to commemorate 18 years since Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Lucy Caile September 17, 2019

The bell in Switzler Hall rang 18 times over Francis Quadrangle on Wednesday to acknowledge the number of years that have passed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. MU held the Patriot Day Wreath-laying...

New Bird policies might cost riders

New Bird policies might cost riders

Wicker Perlis September 16, 2019

Any person using Bird scooters in Columbia recently found themselves met with a warning — they could face a $100 fine. These fines, implemented by Bird in cooperation with MU and the city of Columbia,...

Investment in Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station highlights cutting edge MU agricultural program

Jeb Goldman September 16, 2019

The UM System, MU, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and MU Extension came together for a $6.5 million investment in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. “This is a huge...

University hosts mental health summit, encourages students to get help

Sean Brynda September 16, 2019

MU and the Truman Veterans’ Hospital teamed up on Sept. 10 to host a mental health summit for local doctors, therapists and student veterans. This event spanned from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. discussing issues...

Google Engineering networking events stress importance of inclusivity, diversity in the workplace

Google Engineering networking events stress importance of inclusivity, diversity in the workplace

Lucy Caile September 16, 2019

Monday Sept. 9 and Tuesday Sept. 10, students at the MU College of Engineering were able to glimpse into their possible future profession. Google engineers hosted sessions about life at the company and...

Family Weekend expected to bring extra visitors to campus, Columbia businesses prepare for an increase in sales

Elise Mulligan September 16, 2019

From Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15, the Division of Student Affairs hosted MU’s annual Family Weekend, which encouraged families of MU students to “fully take part in the Mizzou Student Experience,”...

Preservation project addresses exterior, interior Jesse Hall dome fixtures

Preservation project addresses exterior, interior Jesse Hall dome fixtures

Alex Fulton September 16, 2019

By homecoming weekend, renovations to the Jesse Hall dome are expected to be completed, including replacing 96 windows, window frames, metal, repairing the roof and interior work and enhancing exterior...

Students find ways to be present on campus with Involvement Week’s events

Students find ways to be present on campus with Involvement Week’s events

Jessica Fitzgerald, Lucy Caile September 16, 2019

In a big school, finding a place to fit in can sometimes be daunting, which is why MU suggests getting involved with at least one organization as freshmen and transfer students. Last week at MU, Involvement...

Lana Del Rey is better than ever on 'Norman F****** Rockwell!'

Lana Del Rey is better than ever on ‘Norman F****** Rockwell!’

Jacob Luebbert September 13, 2019

Since she burst onto the scene with “Video Games,” Lana Del Rey has formed a nearly impenetrable aesthetic, combining nostalgia and Americana with a distinct 21st century way of carrying herself —...

Economics professor surprised with $5,000 award during lecture

Economics professor surprised with $5,000 award during lecture

Hannah Norton September 12, 2019

When a group of his colleagues and former TAs walked into his 11 a.m. Principles of Macroeconomics class on Thursday, Aug. 29, Economics professor George Chikhladze braced himself for the worst. “It...