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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The myth of an evil GOP establishment

A.J. Feather February 3, 2012

On Tuesday, former governor Mitt Romney won the Florida Republican Primary for President of the United States by a margin of 14 percent, solidifying his status as frontrunner for the 2012 GOP presidential...

Resignation/Resentment 2012

Michael DeCrescenzo February 3, 2012

Mitt Romney is the Barack Obama of the Republican Party, and I mean that in the least complimentary, most insulting way imaginable. But not the Obama of 2008. Heavens, no. There is no Republican equivalent...

Think before you ink

Ian Servantes January 31, 2012

I get it. You’re an adult, and you’re away at college. There are many freedoms at your disposal, even though you’re not quite old enough for the one you _really_ want. You can buy a pack of smokes,...

The cost of innovation

Kristen Powers January 31, 2012

With the presidential election coming up in less than a year, important issues are being debated, but the affordability of medicine is not. Many Americans simply cannot afford the medicine necessary to...

Politics, Texas style

Leah Forester January 31, 2012

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I am a member of the National Rifle Association, I have a Texas flag in my room, and I know what the original Six Flags stood for. I put salsa and jalapeños on...

Obama in a bubble

Bo Mahr January 31, 2012

Is Obama a foreign-born, radical, secular, anti-gun, Islamic socialist who is weak on terrorism, best friends with Saul Alinsky and fighting a war on Christmas, all while secretly harboring a hate for...

Shit Classmates Say

Sean Nahlik January 27, 2012

On January 11, 2012, MU students, faculty and staff received an email containing Executive Order No. 38. What the hell was this about? Did it ban the Add Sheet guys from campus? Can you be expelled for...

Why is SOPA special?

A.J. Feather January 27, 2012

One of the biggest threats in our nation’s history to both free speech and, in fact, our free society, was shelved last Friday after massive protests across the Internet, including a 24-hour shutdown...

Conversations with Steve

Robert Langellier January 27, 2012

Joke-Repeating Steve: Robert, I really hate this News Journalism class. Me: Yeah, I heard it’s tough. Joke-Repeating Steve: I think one important thing I’ll get from it is the ability to approach...

Anticipating candidate Obama 2.0

Michael DeCrescenzo January 27, 2012

It’s the year 2012, and a progressive voter’s statement of self-affirmation is declaring his or her disappointment in President Barack Obama. Left-leaners everywhere share the sentiment. In our eyes,...

Renewable Technology: It’s a balancing act

Kristen Powers January 24, 2012

It’s sometimes hard for people to feel issues like sustainability connect with their everyday lives because the effects aren’t easily seen. But one issue that has to be addressed is our consumption...

The Last Offense

Ian Servantes January 24, 2012

Each Sunday night for 23 years, America tuned in to watch "The Ed Sullivan Show." At its peak, from 1956 to 1957, the show had an audience of nearly 40 million, which accounted for more than a third of...