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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

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...

University attack in Kenya deserves discussion

Jalen Mosby April 8, 2015

More than 100 people were killed in a terrorist attack at Garissa University in Kenya last week. Outside of the 147 people killed, about 700 others were injured as they ran to escape the gunfire. The...

Would you prefer to live somewhere else?

Loretta Lee April 8, 2015

Last month, U.S. federal agents discovered “birth tourism” rings in California. They found out houses and complexes where pregnant Chinese women were waiting to give birth to their babies in order...

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...

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...