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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the video board as it replays the previous snap on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

COLUMN: Head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz should receive consequences for mayoral endorsement of Blair Murphy

Max Kiger, Opinion Writer May 13, 2025

Let me start by saying this, University of Missouri’s head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz has done an incredible job of building up MU’s football team in the last five seasons, including back-to-back...

Column: The complexities of Homelessness in Columbia

Column: The complexities of Homelessness in Columbia

Kate Alter, Opinion Writer April 28, 2025

Despite some misconceptions that substance use and mental health issues are the primary causes of homelessness in Columbia, other contributing factors that may be overlooked are a shortage of affordable...

Gateway Residence Hall is pictured on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the University of Missouri’s campus in Columbia, Mo. The hall is named in honor of the university’s historic past as the first public university west of the Mississippi River.

Column: MU students living on campus during breaks need more resources

Xavier Asher, Opinion Reporter April 25, 2025

Many students at the University of Missouri await their next recess from classes. When the time comes, most undergraduates will take time to go on vacation, go back home or visit family elsewhere. However,...

Column: The harm of removing identity-based programs in public universities

Column: The harm of removing identity-based programs in public universities

Ash Merenbloom, Opinion Staffer April 20, 2025

Disclaimer: The opinions and statements expressed in this story are the reporter’s own and do not represent The Maneater as a publication. Since the 2025 presidential inauguration, the Trump administration...

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The practice of decision-making as a college student

Kriti Dhaduvai April 1, 2025

For college students who are stressed with making decisions, here are three helpful tips from my time at MU Is it worth it to drop a two-hour class you are interested in because it is simply...

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The Bard of Branding, how Shakespeare’s legacy inspires modern businesses

Hunter Romans February 18, 2025

“Liquor, Guns and Ammo.” The words, bold in a black sans serif on a canary yellow acrylic, glare from the wall inside Shakespeare’s Pizza. It’s a bold, irreverent choice, especially compared to...

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COLUMN: MU’s new chatbot Roary failed to live up to its promise

Chase Pray February 13, 2025

 Roary needs significant improvements for it to be a valuable AI assistant  On Jan. 22, University of Missouri students received a text message from Roary, the university’s new AI chatbot...

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COLUMN: We need to develop a healthy relationship with social media

Kriti Dhaduvai December 12, 2024

Social media can be overwhelming and draining; however, being aware of what you’re engaging with can help you understand how to use social media in a balanced way With the roller coaster...

While FAFSA complications continue, other financial aid resources are available

Ash Merenbloom November 19, 2024

Financial aid may not be as stressful as it may seem when looking beyond the FAFSA Students at the University of Missouri are struggling to complete the Free Application for Federal Student...

COLUMN: First-time voters have grown up since 2020, politics should too

Alex Gribb November 7, 2024

Political tactics that originated from a Gen Z-fueled TikTok are now disengaging first-time voters Voters have consistently pleaded for civility between candidates during this election cycle,...

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Why identity-based resource centers matter on college campuses  

Audrey Novinger November 5, 2024

Resource centers provide necessary safe spaces and support for marginalized students at MU In June 2022, the Supreme Court of The United States overturned  Roe v. Wade, a landmark case guaranteeing...

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Social media is negatively affecting Gen Z voters prior to the election

Chase Pray November 4, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election drew closer, social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram saw increases in misleading and fake information. With less than a week remaining until...