Columns Archives - The Maneater

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

COLUMN: Extra housing needed after MU welcomes nearly 6,000 first-year students

Ash Merenbloom • October 13, 2024

Accomodations were necessary to welcome MU’s largest first-year class, but there are other more long-term solutions to the problem. In the past, the University of Missouri had a 2018...

COLUMN: One in 6,000: First-Year Student Perspectives on MU’s Historic Enrollment

Sarah Beck • October 9, 2024

MU's incoming class numbering more than 6,000 at the start of the 2024-2025 school year has caused plenty of issues for the new students. In front of Jesse Hall, two historic sights stare...

COLUMN: Introduction to Exercise and Fitness teaches lessons that last beyond the semester

Preston Smith • April 14, 2024

As students are faced with the decision of what classes to take in the next semester, Introduction to Exercise and Fitness is a great class for those who are struggling to pick a science course. As...

COLUMN: The value of a feminist education

Audrey Novinger • February 13, 2024

My friends, family and peers often ask me what I study as a women’s and gender studies student.

COLUMN: What I learned from deleting TikTok for a month

Annie Goodykoontz • January 28, 2024

Like many other college students, I can (un)proudly say I am addicted to TikTok. That’s not an exaggeration — I spend approximately six hours on the app over the course of a week, according to my Settings app.

COLUMN: The August heat wave is a direct result of climate change. We need to do something about it.

Annie Goodykoontz • December 4, 2023

College students often feel as though it’s impossible to be environmental on campus. That has to change. As an incoming freshman from Phoenix, Arizona, I thought I had a pretty good idea...