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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

A beginner’s guide to working out

Jordan Smith May 5, 2015

For some, exercise is therapeutic. Cathartic. A way to let off steam and find inner peace. For the rest of us, exercise is the tenth ring of hell. The idea of intentional physical exertion makes us sweat...

How to survive your finals week

Jordan Smith April 28, 2015

Ah, finals. The time of the year where we’re so close, yet so far. The semester is winding down, but our workload certainly isn’t. Although it’s easy to allow yourself to have a series of minor mental...

He’s just not that into you, and that’s OK

Brittany Emond April 28, 2015

It starts with a simple look. Maybe it was from across the room at a party, or maybe it was from the seat next to you in class. Just one look and you’re hooked. You go on to find his name, maybe do some...

The danger of American drones

Lily Cusack April 28, 2015

Government officials last announced April 23 that a U.S.-led drone strike killed an American aid worker and an Italian hostage captured by Al-Qaeda earlier this year. The government issued a written statement...

Viewing American journalism as a privilege

Loretta Lee April 28, 2015

Ever since I chose to follow my passion for journalism, I have heard people question me constantly. They’ve told me how journalism is dying in this era, even though everybody can be a citizen journalist...

It takes everyone to make MU more safe

Jalen Mosby April 28, 2015

It seems like every day you hear about the MU Police Department investigating a new sexual assault case or asking for help identifying a suspect. Email alerts weren’t coming as frequently, up until recently...

Loretta Lynch’s nomination a backdrop for a more serious issue

Lily Cusack April 22, 2015

The Senate is once again in political disarray. On April 17, President Barack Obama ridiculed the Senate for postponing the nomination of Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. It has been nearly...

University must hold student safety to a higher standard

Jalen Mosby April 22, 2015

Many of us have at least heard about the police shooting that took place in Hitt Street Parking Garage last week. If you pay attention to campus news, you may have also heard about [the anti-Semitic writings](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/4/13/mu-officials-investigate-anti-semitic-writing-resi/)...

Cry, baby, cry: the benefits of crying

Jordan Smith April 21, 2015

For some reason, tears seem to have become feared, like they’re some kind of black plague sweeping the nation. The stigma around showcasing your emotions has become overwhelming, and it’s getting a...

You’re not ‘forever alone’

Brittany Emond April 15, 2015

When you’re surrounded by lovey-dovey couples that just can’t get enough of each other, you may find yourself thinking, “I guess I’ll just be forever alone.” Newsflash: you won’t. And complaining...

The distinction between Hong Kong and China

Loretta Lee April 15, 2015

As an international student, one of the most frequent questions I was asked when I got to campus was usually, “Where are you from?” and my first response to them was always, “I am from Hong Kong.”...

Starting a long-needed discussion on abortion

Lily Cusack April 15, 2015

The case on abortion has been a popular topic in the political sector this past week. On April 7, Kansas became the first state to outlaw the safest and most common way of abortion in second-trimester...