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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Three possible Republican nominees who aren’t Cruz or Trump

Tess Vrbin April 20, 2016

The Republican Party is facing a serious dilemma. Donald Trump’s sizable delegate lead in the GOP presidential nomination race has led party leaders to mount an anti-Trump campaign, practically begging...

Cruz might be more dangerous than Trump

Tess Vrbin April 13, 2016

Ted Cruz [might not be the Zodiac Killer](http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/09/ted-cruz-zodiac-killer-meme), but he is dangerous. The Republican senator and presidential candidate from Texas...

Missouri must watch what is happening to Mississippi

Hunter Bassler April 13, 2016

Ever since the legalization of same-sex marriage, some states have been trying to find a way to oppress the LGBT population. Most recently, many state legislators, including in Missouri, have been pushing...

Sex education is failing the youth

Elane Edwards April 6, 2016

Sex education across the United States is in crisis. Only 22 of the 50 states require any sex education, and only 19 states require that if the sex education is provided that it be “medically, factually...

Missouri amendment promotes bigotry

Hunter Bassler March 16, 2016

Kim Davis was pretty popular late last year. As a reminder, Kim Davis is the county clerk for Rowan County, Kentucky, who gained international attention after defying an order from the federal court to...

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...