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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The problem with college hookup culture

Brittany Emond April 8, 2015

_NOTE: This column was inspired by Lisa Wade and her seminar entitled “What College Students Really Think About Hooking Up” held last week on MU’s campus. For more information about Wade and this...

You shouldn’t hate your body

Jordan Smith April 8, 2015

Assuming you’re fortunate enough to have a healthy, functioning body that operates in a productive fashion, consider how lucky you are. Sure, your thighs might jiggle when you walk. But at least you...

Let’s help improve our library

Jalen Mosby March 31, 2015

We have the nice Rec. We have top colleges in multiple fields. We have new residence halls sprouting up and constant campus beautification projects happening. What we don’t have is a cutting-edge library....

Indiana’s religious freedom law a major misstep

Lily Cusack March 31, 2015

On March 26, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” into law. The law will set standards concerning how religious objections will be judged in court. This means...

Stop being clingy, keep your independence

Brittany Emond March 31, 2015

New relationships are like a new pair of shoes. You can’t wait to try them on, wear them everywhere, and show them off to everyone you know. They smell good, they feel good, and they make you happy....

A field guide to cravings

Jordan Smith March 31, 2015

**The craving: muffins** Normal muffins are densely packed with refined sugar and flour, making them the exact opposite of the kind of thing you want to start your day with. However, there is a way to...

Screening of ‘American Sniper’ will make students uncomfortable

Jalen Mosby March 17, 2015

[A letter to the editor published by The Maneater](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/3/13/mu4mikebrown-greek-town-march-inappropriate/) petitioning to cancel the showing of “American Sniper”...

Jealousy is the worst kind of monster

Brittany Emond March 17, 2015

My friend once reignited a flame with an old thing of hers just to see if things would be different. He played the same game he did the first time: “Baby, I really do like you and I care about you so...

The danger of a divided government

Lily Cusack March 17, 2015

Last Monday, March 9, the GOP took a drastic step in its recent attempts to undermine President Barack Obama before he leaves office. Forty-seven Republican senators — all of them but seven — sent...

Making sleep a higher priority

Jordan Smith March 17, 2015

As college students, we’re constantly being torn between studying, working and socializing. But how do we fit sleep into that hectic schedule? Sadly, a majority of us don’t. Sleep has been placed...

The 11 torturous stages of falling for your friend

Jordan Smith March 11, 2015

Love is hard. Falling for someone can be somewhat traumatic for people like me. What’s even scarier than falling for someone is falling for one of your best friends. You’re stuck between not wanting...

MU’s diversity obsession is needed

Jalen Mosby March 11, 2015

“Why is Mizzou so obsessed with diversity?” I heard a student say this while in the MU Student Center minding my own business and trying to be productive. OK, I was probably eavesdropping and not...