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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

MU study abroad programs must be more accountable to students

May 3, 2013

Study abroad is a huge part of the MU experience. It’s an opportunity like none other — a chance to greatly expand your world by spending several months in some of the most exciting places on Earth....

It’s time to address culture of Adderall use for academic gain

April 30, 2013

In recent years, the media has turned an eye to prescription drug abuse among high school and college students — particularly with amphetamines such as Adderall and Vyvanse, which are typically prescribed...

MU administration’s callous disregard for NSEI faculty must be adjusted

April 26, 2013

Over a year after MU administrators made the abrupt announcement that they would shut down one of the university’s most successful small programs (without consulting its faculty) and then backpedaled,...

Students should vote, MSA should inform in Senate elections

April 23, 2013

Monday marked the start of voting for Missouri Students Association senators by academic college. As MSA is the representative body of undergraduate students at this university, it’s crucial that as...

MU leaders’ outspoken support of gay rights is admirable

April 23, 2013

Mizzou Athletics released a video on Friday called [“If You Can Play, You Can Play.”](http://www.mutigers.com/allaccess/?media=386242) It involves various MU athletes, coaches and administrators affirming...

This weekend, focus on the simple positives

April 19, 2013

It’s been a rough week. The spring semester is beginning to wrap up and most of us have exams and projects to focus on, but our thoughts and hearts are in Boston, in West, Texas, and in Cambridge, Mass....

Criticism of MSA budget is baseless, unfair

April 16, 2013

On April 10, the Missouri Students Association passed its 2013-14 budget. Having found itself $85,000 short of their planned revenues for the year, MSA had to make cuts accordingly, which meant the 11...

Students are stakeholders, and City Council must hear us

April 12, 2013

Chances are you regularly travel on Providence Road, which serves as the western border of campus. Obviously, you’re not alone — it’s a main artery of the city, and it can be a nightmare, particularly...

Vile anti-abortion display harms many, benefits none

April 9, 2013

This week, the organization Mizzou Students for Life partnered with the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform to bring a large display called the “Genocide Awareness Project” to Lowry Mall for a second year....

‘Secret Admirers’ page promotes over-sharing, potential harassment

April 5, 2013

2013’s trend in collegiate social media seems to be anonymized over-sharing, and our campus has not been immune to it. First a Facebook page for compliments in the MU community blew up, then one for...

The Maneater endorses Sid Sullivan for mayor, ‘Yes’ on Prop 1

April 2, 2013

Today is Election Day in Columbia, and this municipal and county election has the potential to radically alter our city’s future in several ways. Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren predicts a pitiful voter...

With lapse in funding from city and county, 911 service deserves tax increase

March 19, 2013

Consider, for a second, that you are experiencing your worst nightmare — a loved one has fallen unresponsive, perhaps, or a fire is threatening to decimate your home. In that moment, all you’d want...