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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

After players’ strike, collegiate athletes have more power than ever

Nate Gatter November 11, 2015

If you go to Mizzou, I don’t have to tell you how quickly your world is changing. I don’t have to tell you that your campus is leading the charge against systemic racism present in institutions of...

In light of Wolfe’s resignation, Missouri football team ‘closer and tighter’

In light of Wolfe’s resignation, Missouri football team ‘closer and tighter’

Monday evening, members of the Missouri football team said they had wanted to use their platform as high-profile athletes to make a difference. It worked. Tim Wolfe, the UM System President, [announced...

Interactive Timeline: Missouri football declares boycott

Interactive Timeline: Missouri football declares boycott

Bruno Vernaschi, Alec Lewis November 9, 2015

Graduate student Jonathan Butler was on his sixth day without food when sophomore safety Anthony Sherrils announced the Missouri football team’s pledge to support his hunger strike against UM System...

Game contract reveals $1 million cancellation fee, possible exceptions

Jeremiah Wooten November 8, 2015

Missouri could owe Brigham Young University $1 million if they choose not to appear at the football game this weekend, according to the game contract obtained by the Kansas City Star. The cancellation...

Not all players on board with boycott, per ESPN

Bruno Vernaschi, Alec Lewis November 8, 2015

Not all of the Missouri football players are supporting the team’s boycott, according to ESPN. After a tumultuous day within [the Mizzou athletic department in which the football team announced their...

Missouri football players plan to boycott until Wolfe resigns

Missouri football players plan to boycott until Wolfe resigns

The Concerned Student 1950 movement has spread to the football team. Saturday night, graduate student Jonathan Butler and Missouri defensive back Anthony Sherrils tweeted a picture with over 30 football...

Award snub serves as motivation for Brothers

Award snub serves as motivation for Brothers

Bruno Vernaschi November 6, 2015

It’s simple: Kentrell Brothers was on a mission. After being utterly snubbed, left off of the list of semifinalists for the Butkus Award, annually given to the best linebacker in college football, earlier...

Tigers score first touchdown in 33 days in loss to Mississippi State

Tigers score first touchdown in 33 days in loss to Mississippi State

Will Jarvis November 6, 2015

The drought lasted 33 days and ended with a pouring rainstorm at Faurot Field. It took over three full games and 47 straight drives for the Tigers to break their touchdown dry spell, but in the relentless...

Details emerge, teammates cope with Mauk suspension

Details emerge, teammates cope with Mauk suspension

Bruno Vernaschi November 4, 2015

Sunday morning, Missouri junior quarterback Maty Mauk was suspended for the remainder of the season, ending Mauk’s most tumultuous year as a Tiger. This season, he has been suspended twice, while dealing...

Mauk suspended for the year

Mauk suspended for the year

Peter Baugh November 1, 2015

Junior quarterback Maty Mauk has been suspended for the remainder of the season for disciplinary reasons. The news was released in a statement from spokesperson Chad Moller. Mauk has already served a...

Maty Mauk has been reinstated from suspension

Alec Lewis October 27, 2015

Missouri junior quarterback Maty Mauk has been reinstated after a four-week suspension that’s spanned since Sept. 29, Mauk's father, Mike Mauk, confirmed Tuesday morning. The reinstatement comes after...

The greatest game ever played

The greatest game ever played

Will Jarvis October 25, 2015

In 2005, Walt Disney Pictures released the film, “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” Shia LaBeouf played Francis Ouimet, the first amateur golfer to ever win the U.S. Open. It’s a beautiful Disney...