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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Returning MU resident advisors experience a different year in the dorms, including new policies and updated job expectations

Maggie Trovato October 21, 2020

Resident advisors at MU face an unfamiliar situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With changes to dorm life and their job expectations, returning RAs are experiencing an unusual semester on campus. What’s...

Homecoming blood drive moves off-campus to satellite locations

October 21, 2020

The Mizzou Alumni Association and American Red Cross cancelled the traditional four-day Homecoming blood drive event hosted at the Hearnes Center. But students and alumni can still give their blood at...

A racial discrimination case against the MU track team may be held on the school’s home turf

Ryan Barich October 21, 2020

A trial concerning racial discrimination against MU could happen on the school’s own campus. Former MU assistant track coach Carjay Lyles filed a lawsuit against the system board of curators, head coach...

New career fair format allows MU students to connect with employers

October 18, 2020

When senior Danielle Jurczak’s summer internship was cancelled in early April, she tried to find another internship to fulfill a requirement for her sales certificate. “When I had gotten the internship,...

Zoom fatigue is alive on MU’s campus

October 18, 2020

MU freshman Shiloh Ehlert was not one to miss assignments — until she began taking her classes primarily on Zoom. “When I’m in-[person], I feel more accountability to get my work done,” Ehlert...

Disability Culture Month celebrates expanded accessibility and 30th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

October 6, 2020

MU’s Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity hosted multiple events to celebrate the inaugural Disability Culture Month and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities...

Clubs struggle to recruit freshmen amidst pandemic

October 6, 2020

COVID-19 presents numerous challenges for student involvement and MU organizations intending to safely hold events. Finding ways to keep each other safe while maintaining a social life can be difficult. For...

‘It brings warmth to my soul’: MU freshman finds his voice with the Veritas music team

September 28, 2020

Soon to perform live on stage, MU freshman Peter Mallon is set to fulfill a childhood dream. Mallon, who has aspired to be a part of a contemporary music group at a church since middle school, recently...

Misinformation and lack of clarity leads to confusion about mail-in voting

Misinformation and lack of clarity leads to confusion about mail-in voting

September 24, 2020

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ResLife adjusts quarantine procedures after students struggle to quarantine after exposure or positive COVID-19 test

September 22, 2020

After freshman Jakob Bredell’s roommate started showing symptoms for COVID-19 on Aug. 25, he assumed he needed to go to MU’s quarantine housing immediately. After calling the Department of Residential...

MU promotes #CampusClear app for COVID-19 self-monitoring, but some students are concerned about its effectiveness

MU promotes #CampusClear app for COVID-19 self-monitoring, but some students are concerned about its effectiveness

September 22, 2020

In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, MU introduced the #CampusClear app to its Show Me Renewal plan prior to the start of the Fall 2020 semester. #CampusClear is “a self-screening...

Students encouraged to Get Involved at MU virtual involvement week

September 21, 2020

With over 600 clubs and organizations, MU provides students many opportunities to get involved in campus life this school year. The 2020 Involvement Week looked different than in the past, including Zoom...