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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

Republicans need new approach, not new face, to reach minorities

Anthony Agbabiaka February 15, 2013

The Republican Party is currently in the midst of an aggressive rebranding campaign that seeks to attract more of the minority (mostly Latino) vote they missed out on in the 2012 campaign. The centerpiece...

Allies can and should fight for equality, too

Shannon Greenwood February 15, 2013

Four weeks ago, I wrote my first column and it’s been an incredible ride ever since. I don’t even know if anyone is reading any of them, but if you are out there, reader, stick with me. I’ve got...

True progress takes more than a social justice fad

Grace Hase February 15, 2013

Ask anyone you know, and they’ll pretty much be able to tell you who Joseph Kony is. I mean, wasn’t he the only person we talked about, tweeted about and shared videos on Facebook about for a solid...

NFL players battle off the field for LGBTQ rights

Shannon Greenwood February 8, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers lost the Super Bowl last Sunday after attempting to come back from a 22-point deficit in the second half. Miscommunication on a 4th down drive in the red zone left the 49ers without...

We can’t help but emulate reality TV stars

Megan Pearl February 8, 2013

The traveling circus and freak show concept may not be a hot seller anymore, but sometimes it seems that parts of the mass media have run away to join the circus anyway. I’m referring to reality television...

Contraception misconception part of bigger problem for GOP

Anthony Agbabiaka February 8, 2013

Let’s talk about sex. More specifically, let’s talk about contraception. Recently, the subject of contraception has become a tricky one. Under the original wording of the Affordable Care Act, all...

Nike deserves reprimand for inhumane working conditions

Grace Hase February 8, 2013

“Just Do It.” Three simple words, yet together they represent one of the most popular sports apparel companies in the world: Nike. However, over the years their great success has come with an even...

Curtailing gun violence will take more than a ban

Sarah Suerig February 5, 2013

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I decided to dedicate this column to the truest American romance story: our love affair with guns. However, like any romance, I have mixed emotions and deep...

UNESCO needs bite behind its bark

Elise Schmelzer February 5, 2013

Timbuktu, often used to signify the foreign and unknown, lost some of its mystery this past week. No longer is it a place of children’s tales — it is now another victim of sectarian violence. In the...

Racism in pornography is the industry standard

Alex Pesek February 5, 2013

It’s inevitable that at some point we all look at porn. Fascination with pornography starts at a young age, satisfying juvenile curiosity through a Google search or by sneaking on pay-per-view when parents...

Confessions of an award show fanatic

Jamie Ras February 5, 2013

Unless you love walking miles in snow and slush, February usually has a bad rap. But at the end of the tunnel there is a gleaming, shimmering light that is a reminder that there is, in fact, good in this...

Immigration reform debate will cement legacy for McCain, Rubio

Anthony Agbabiaka February 1, 2013

2013 is already shaping up to be a year of shifting political ideologies. And nobody is more indicative of that fact than Sen. John McCain. During George W. Bush’s presidency, McCain was an enthusiastic...