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The Maneater

Women’s Center tweet patronizes minority organizations

Sheela Lal October 28, 2011

I was going to write about the Islam Awareness Week post and subsequent comments on the Mizzou Facebook page. I almost think that was expected of this column space, but I think The Maneater editorial that...

Striving for perfect creates lofty expectation

Alex Basak October 28, 2011

“I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful.” - Drake It’s everywhere, not just in the advertisements you see every day or the music you listen to while you work out. It’s in your head. If you’re...

FBI takes positive step forward and redefines rape

Megan Zagorski October 25, 2011

Last week the FBI voted unanimously to change its definition of rape. This is the best news I've heard in weeks. The FBI's current definition of rape, "the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against...

Will blow-off classes become blow-off jobs?

Garrett Richie October 25, 2011

Remember that time when you used to invest 100 percent of your effort and enthusiasm into your gen-ed classes? Yeah, me neither. Or, how about that time when you blew off those gen-eds and finally decided...

Scary movies: the good, the bad and the ‘horror’-ble

David Adams October 25, 2011

Although I had a fantastic weekend, there’s one thing I’m pissed about: I didn’t have any time to see “Paranormal Activity 3.” As a self-proclaimed horror buff, I have a hard time admitting that....

Cyclists should stick to the streets

Sheela Lal October 21, 2011

Despite my very liberal leanings, it’s surprising how often I find myself emulating Tea Party darlings. LOL, kidding. Usually, it isn’t until after the fact that I realize I pulled a Sarah Palin by...

Call 911 on Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 tax plan

Josh Hinton October 21, 2011

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has received quite the attention over the past few weeks for his 9-9-9 tax plan. What does 9-9-9 mean? It's a plan to throw out the entire current federal...

Don’t talk to the police

Alex Basak October 21, 2011

Don’t talk to the police. Why? Because you don’t have to. You know about the Fifth Amendment, but do you know exactly what it means for you? When I intercept my roommate’s Pickleman’s pizza delivery...

Olsen sister, ‘Secret Life’ girl early Oscar favorites

David Adams October 18, 2011

It might only be the middle of October, but I firmly believe I can pretty accurately predict the major nominations for this year’s Oscar ceremony. There is a new rule that states there can be anywhere...

Don’t sweat the small stuff

Garrett Richie October 18, 2011

When events like Homecoming weekend come around and distract me from column idea gathering, there seems to be a lack of inspiration to turn to. But then Saturday night, in the wake of the weekend's festivities,...

My problem with Homecoming

Sheela Lal October 14, 2011

It’s Homecoming, so as the “campus issues” columnist, I thought it would be fitting to discuss my take on it. This article started with an explanation as to why Homecoming does not incite any sort...

Occupy Wall Street: crazy phase or passionate movement?

Alex Basak October 14, 2011

Occupy Wall Street. If you aren’t familiar with it already, you’re about to be, whether you read this or not. Occupy Wall Street is an ongoing protest in major and minor cities around the country....