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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

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,...

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....

Occupy Wall Street needs new message

Josh Hinton October 14, 2011

About a month ago, protests seemed to begin spontaneously in New York City's financial district, targeting corporatism, inequality and the financial crisis from a few years ago that spread to other parts...

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...

Keep your social media profiles employer-friendly

David Adams October 11, 2011

I’d like everyone to put their newspapers down right now and Google themselves. Find anything interesting? Apparently, I’m a jewelry designer in Fayetteville, Ark., as well as minor-league baseball...

Seasonal depression: A first world problem?

Garrett Richie October 11, 2011

I'm sitting on the columns, staring up at the yellow glow of the dome of Jesse Hall, still dim in the fading afternoon light. The hot weather must have the trees confused, because the thermometer is suggesting...

Religion unnecessary factor in politics

Megan Zagorski October 11, 2011

It took a little longer than expected, but it’s finally happened: Mitt Romney’s opponents have played the Mormon card. The former Massachusetts governor and current Republican presidential candidate’s...

Drunken fights showcase true nature of friendship

Alex Basak October 7, 2011

Relationships are a puzzle that we all figure out during our short lives. I’ve noticed a correlation between the clarity of a relationship and the intensity of the situations a relationship has endured;...

Campus study spots lack the juice they need

Sheela Lal October 7, 2011

The anomalous weather has been too nice for me to maintain my usual curmudgeon attitude. I want to applaud some recent goings-on around campus. The recent wave of volunteering and positive events on Lowry...

At last: the return of ‘Arrested Development’

David Adams October 4, 2011

On Sunday afternoon, I was browsing Twitter just as I normally do, but a few minutes into my routine I read a Tweet different from all the rest. Faster than I could say “Annyong,” my life was changed...

Patience almost a virtue

Garrett Richie October 4, 2011

I usually love airports. To me, airports mean hoodies and sweatpants, people-watching and a good excuse to eat fast food and do nothing. I've never minded checking my bags, going through security and waiting...