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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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The wonderful deception that is reality TV

Grace Miller March 1, 2022
While we may love to get comfy in cast members’ drama, it may be time to take a step back and reevaluate its effect on the people involved.
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Changing perspectives and opening my eyes to the Midwest

Abigail Ramirez March 1, 2022

Abigail Ramirez is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist from Los Angeles who writes political and social commentary for The Maneater. During the first dorm floor meeting of...

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Even as COVID ravishes the movie theater industry, there’s still hope

Ezra Bitterman February 24, 2022
The past two years provided unprecedented challenges, but movie theaters will come out alive.
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The Fem-Bot Soldier is not an improvement on the damsel in distress

Abby Lee February 17, 2022
The Fem-Bot Soldier trope must be addressed by writing more dynamic, complex women into stories
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Purity culture’s inclusion of antiquated ideals is incompatible with modern society

Grace Miller February 14, 2022
A woman’s body and where it’s been is no concern to anyone but herself.
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Fake news has caused unfair demonization of the media

Tanner Smith February 14, 2022
The narrative around fake news has allowed politicians to subvert the truth.
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We must let go of rom-coms’ unrealistic expectations of love

Abigail Ramirez February 8, 2022
As pessimistic as it sounds, the key to a healthy outlook on love is accepting it for what it is: heartbreaking.
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Sorority LGBTQ+ members can’t catch a break from sorority stereotypes

Sophia Garcia February 8, 2022
Not everyone sees me as one of the “sorority girls.”
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New vaccine mandate is a political issue

Hailey Peck February 6, 2022
Over the past few years, the political divide in America has been strengthening and invading even the little things in life. The newest target: COVID-19 and the vaccine.
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Modern art can never be completely original (and why that’s okay)

Grace Miller January 31, 2022
The line between mediocrity and greatness can (and should) be determined by anything but a creator’s originality. After all, everything is copied — and that doesn’t have to be a fault
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COLUMN: The disability shuttle fails to meet student expectations

Jenna Burk January 27, 2022
MU needs to update its disability services so that all students have equal opportunities.
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Learn how to appreciate your singleness during the winter ‘cuffing season’

Cydnee Dotson January 24, 2022
The pressure of finding a significant other during the winter months is difficult to battle, but is conquerable