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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

Atmosphere matters at political campaign rallies

Tess Vrbin March 16, 2016

The only time I’ve ever been inside Missouri State University’s basketball stadium was probably the only time it wasn’t full of maroon and white. Instead, it was teeming with blue. Supporters...

House budget cuts are unprincipled

Elane Edwards March 16, 2016

Last Thursday, 108 yays conquered the 45 nays in the Missouri House of Representatives’ vote to cut $8.6 million from the UM System budget. The UM System will lose the brunt of it, $7.6 million, while...

Religious liberty bills protect bigotry, not freedom

Nancy Coleman March 16, 2016

When I heard about a bill allowing for discrimination of LGBTQ individuals floating around the state legislature in Georgia, I wasn’t surprised. Revolted, sure. Disappointed? Definitely. But after living...

How to have a pious party

Hunter Bassler March 9, 2016

Religious rituals and traditions are, for the most part, pretty bland. While rituals such as meditation, scripture readings and prayer are both fulfilling and important for those who take part, they are...

Religion’s problem with sex

Hunter Bassler March 2, 2016

Human beings love sex. Since the dawn of man, humans have enjoyed doing it. Whether it be to reduce stress, satisfy urges, maintain a relationship, create a small clone of ourselves or an act of love,...

Foley’s change of opinion

Elane Edwards March 2, 2016

Interim Chancellor Hank Foley was unable to make a solid opinion on former associate professor Melissa Click, which lead to some angry faculty and students questioning Foley’s leadership. According...

Trump’s plan to weaken libel laws would backfire on him

Tess Vrbin March 2, 2016

The purpose of journalism is to speak the truth, no matter how ugly it might be. Donald Trump’s behavior has provided reporters with plenty of ugly truths for years, especially since he began his presidential...

The day Beyonce turned black

Kennedy Jones February 24, 2016

The day Beyonce turned black was a tragic day for many white people. The uncomfortable moment when she released “Formation” celebrating her black and Creole heritage and rejecting what is said about...

Why the Catholic Church shouldn’t sever ties with the Girl Scouts

Hunter Bassler February 24, 2016

I have always seen the Girl Scouts as an organization that encouraged young women to change the world. As a group that promotes outdoor activities, good citizenship, character and community service, they...

GOP should let Obama name Scalia’s successor

Tess Vrbin February 16, 2016

Just when it seemed this month in politics couldn’t get wilder, it did. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) became the first woman and first Latino, respectively, to...

Ambiguity is a double-edged sword

Elane Edwards February 16, 2016

Last Wednesday during full Senate, the Missouri Students Association unanimously passed the Special Election BEC Handbook. Since the new handbook has intentional vagueness to reduce loopholes and opportunities...

Embracing the absurd and the case against suicide

Hunter Bassler February 16, 2016

Life is meaningless and the universe is indifferent to mankind. Since most people are taught that there is someone, or something, behind the cosmic curtain running the show, dictating every action we make...