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COLUMN: Mizzou students chase gold in student contests, but they deliver pyrite at best

COLUMN: Mizzou students chase gold in student contests, but they deliver pyrite at best

Hunter Romans, Opinions Staffer September 28, 2025

Your college years are a contact sport. You’re jumping hurdles for A’s, doing backflips for internships and trying to tackle making social connections that will last you a lifetime. Layer on competing...

The Missouri student section celebrates during a game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

COLUMN: Mizzou doesn’t have to ban students from entering the field after football games

Dalaney Florendo, Opinions Staffer September 28, 2025

Football season at the University of Missouri is a huge cause for celebration in Columbia. It honors tradition throughout the entire season and promotes competition between schools that can pave a pathway...

COLUMN: Updated Homecoming policy introduces opportunity for student censorship

COLUMN: Updated Homecoming policy introduces opportunity for student censorship

Ash Merenbloom, Opinions Editor September 26, 2025

The University of Missouri’s pride in Homecoming means preparation starts as early as April for one of the “largest, longest and best” celebrations of student achievement and expression. With three...

Losing our stripes: How we’re losing the fight to keep tradition alive

Losing our stripes: How we’re losing the fight to keep tradition alive

Hunter Romans, Opinion Writer September 17, 2025

A century ago, a group of students gathered on the hill of Memorial Stadium to whitewash the giant “M” carved above Faurot Field with leftover rock from the stadium’s construction. They weren’t...

The Tau Beta Pi statue outside of the University of Missouri College of Engineering on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. The Tau Beta Pi chapter was founded in 1902 and is the second oldest in the nation.

COLUMN: Pay-to-play or prestige? What honor societies offer MU grads

Hunter Romans, Opinion Writer June 6, 2025

How much weight does membership in seemingly prestigious honor societies really carry in today’s job search for university graduates? Every semester, students across campus receive invitations from groups...

Naka Hall, part of the Engineering School at the University of Missouri, pictured on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Naka hall is formally titled F. Robert and Patricia Naka Hall.

COLUMN: Exploring the experiences of minorities in MU’s computer science program

Xavier Asher, Opinion Writer June 5, 2025

Becoming a computer scientist is no small feat. Many people enrolled in the University of Missouri’s computer science program struggle with their courses in one way or another, but certain students,...

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 Writer 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 Writer 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...