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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

Gingrich latest in line of unelectable GOP candidates

Megan Zagorski November 15, 2011

After sexual harassment allegations sent Herman Cain’s presidential campaign into damage control mode, I was really hoping that the now-vacant frontrunner position would be filled with an actually viable...

New ‘Muppets’ movie will have an easy time makin’ green

David Adams November 15, 2011

It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to read my column ‘bout my Muppets love tonight. Ever since I could remember, I have had an undying love for the Muppets....

Tebowing for JoePa supporters

Garrett Richie November 15, 2011

I never wanted to be controversial when I first started this whole column thing back in August. But with how nauseated I've felt all week over this whole Penn State scandal, I feel like I have no choice. I...

MU could learn lesson from Penn State scandal

Sheela Lal November 11, 2011

I’m sure there are many of you dear readers who want me to discuss MU’s move from the Big 12 to the SEC. That is a valid campus issue, but alas, the only things I know about this move are: we moved....

Money: Who needs it?

Alex Basak November 11, 2011

We’ve all seen LeBron coming in hot on the big screen, but as of late, NBA players are getting hot in another area. Like the NFL was, the NBA is currently in a lockout among players and owners of the...

Stop the music

Garrett Richie November 8, 2011

With second rounds of tests out of the way and finals coming up in about a month, I've come up with the greatest foolproof studying strategy since Adderall, minus the health risks. Between reading notes...

Back to the days of crayons, mac and cheese and ‘Blue’s Clues’

David Adams November 8, 2011

If you see me walking around campus today, feel free to wish me a happy birthday. Yes, today is my 20th birthday. You’d think that being in your 20s would make you feel older and somehow ready to officially...

Herman Cain should go the same way as Anthony Weiner

Megan Zagorski November 8, 2011

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has come under fire lately with the uncovering of several sexual harassment settlements. While Cain was lobbying for the National Restaurant Association in...

MSA presidential slates lack enthusiasm

Sheela Lal November 4, 2011

Last week, while walking back to campus from lunch, I ran into a friend who, three years ago, ran for MSA president. As his “campaign manager” in name (there was a sticky spot with KCOU and BEC during...

Who controls the music?

Alex Basak November 4, 2011

“That’s not music, dude. It’s rap.” That’s a snippet of a conversation I heard on Ninth Street a few days back. If you’ve read my column before, you know I do a lot of thinking about rap and...

How not to run a campaign

Josh Hinton November 4, 2011

Presidential primary elections are supposed to be crucibles to test a candidate' credentials, stamina and perceived ability against the candidates from the other party. Running against people with similar...

U.S., European leaders short on time to avoid another recession

Josh Hinton October 28, 2011

Another financial crisis is potentially months away if American and European leaders aren't able to take significant steps to address national debts. Most people don't pay attention to the European Union,...