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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Jackpots soar, but the lottery exploits the most vulnerable Americans.

Bryce Kolk November 1, 2018

_Bryce Kolk is a freshman journalism major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater._ Lottery tickets are a bad investment. They may easily be the worst investment...

You have a lot more potential than the CliftonStrengths Test lets on

You have a lot more potential than the CliftonStrengths Test lets on

Maureen Dunne October 30, 2018

_Maureen Dunne is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life for The Maneater._ The last thing I wanted to be told during my first month of college is...

Some people need to calm down when talking about politics

Brandon Bartlett October 25, 2018

_Brandon Bartlett is a sophomore political science major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater._ We live in a world where having a calm conversation about politics...

Why showers shoes are essential when living in college dorms

Kyleigh Polston October 25, 2018

_Kyleigh Polston is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life for The Maneater._ My sister and I don’t agree on a lot of things. In fact, it’s rare...

Free Speech should serve to protect the unpopular opinions just as much as the popular ones

Corey Davidson October 25, 2018

_Corey Davidson is a junior journalism major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about student life and politics for The Maneater._ The most important word of the First Amendment is not “speech,”...

If you refuse to deal with a panic attack, I refuse to give you my time

Abigail Ruhman October 25, 2018

_Abigail Ruhman is a freshman journalism and political science major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life, politics and social issues for The Maneater._ Speaking from experience,...

Punishment in American prisons gets poor results

Bryce Kolk October 24, 2018

_Bryce Kolk is a freshman journalism major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about politics for The Maneater._ American society glorifies punishment. If someone steps out of line, we’re quick...

Classic literature isn’t inherently better, it’s just older

Abigail Ruhman October 24, 2018

_Abigail Ruhman is a freshman journalism and political science major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life, politics and social issues for The Maneater._ I hate to be the bearer...

A Salt Lake City kidnapper is wrongfully released from prison early

October 24, 2018

_Sophia Gonzalez is a sophomore journalism student at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about social justice issues for The Maneater._ #####_The following column contains sensitive material regarding...

NPC meme should be a wake up call to get out of a rut

NPC meme should be a wake up call to get out of a rut

Corey Davidson October 24, 2018

_Corey Davidson is a junior journalism major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about student life and politics for The Maneater._ Being born in the ‘90s but growing up in the ‘00s was truly...

Supporting local and upcoming musicians is more important than you think

Supporting local and upcoming musicians is more important than you think

Kyleigh Polston October 24, 2018

_Kyleigh Polston is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life for The Maneater._ In the world of music, you never know who or what will be the next big...

More attention should be brought to seasonal depression

Madi Baughman October 16, 2018

_Madi Baughman is a sophomore journalism and political science major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about political and civil rights issues for The Maneater._ It’s getting colder out,...