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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 Maneater Editorial Board Statement on Current Events and Plans to Improve Maneater Practices

June 8, 2020

Mizzou Student Media had previously released a statement that did not take into account the voices most important to this issue: the Black students in our organization. The Maneater editorial board apologizes...

Concealed Carry of firearms has no place on Missouri college campuses

May 14, 2019

[Missouri House Bill 575](https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills191/hlrbillspdf/0952H.01I.pdf), sponsored by Rep. Dean Dohrman (R-51), has passed through the House and is now progressing through the...

The Maneater endorses Solomon Davis, Briana Dinwiddie for MSA president, vice president

March 3, 2019

In the upcoming Missouri Students Association presidential election, The Maneater chooses to endorse Solomon Davis and Briana Dinwiddie and their “All in Mizzou” campaign for MSA president and vice...

Sexual assault survivors should not have to be cross examined by their alleged abuser to report their crime

February 27, 2019

The proposed Title IX reform bills introduced by Missouri Republicans in the State House and State Senate are sending a foreboding message to sexual assault survivors that all Missouri colleges and universities...

The Maneater endorses Sen. Claire McCaskill for Senate this midterm election

The Maneater endorses Sen. Claire McCaskill for Senate this midterm election

October 30, 2018

In a red state, Columbia may be the blue light at the end of the tunnel for the Democratic Party. Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill has been in the Senate for almost 12 years and kept the blue light shining...

There is no excuse to not vote in the midterm elections

There is no excuse to not vote in the midterm elections

October 24, 2018

With the upcoming midterm election on Nov. 6, there is a lot at stake for both sides of the aisle. No matter which political party you belong to, this election will affect you in some way. The Maneater...

The Maneater apologizes for insensitivity of its recent column

September 25, 2018

In response to the discussion brought forth by a column discussing sexual assault on campus, we as an Editorial Board wanted to address comments made by readers and our community at MU. “The opinions...

The Maneater joins the call to #SaveStudentNewsrooms

The Maneater joins the call to #SaveStudentNewsrooms

April 25, 2018

Journalism as an industry has struggled financially the past decade, and student journalism is no different. At The Maneater, we know this all too well. We have struggled with financial constraints and...

The Maneater Editorial Board chooses not to endorse an MSA presidential slate

April 16, 2018

The Maneater Editorial Board has decided to refrain from endorsing a slate for the 2018 Missouri Students Association presidential election. Both slates showed a lack of preparation for their prospective...

Former MSA candidates’ past tweets are telling of MU’s current struggles

March 14, 2018

After platforms were announced March 5 for Missouri Students Association president and vice president, KCOU journalists Brett Stover and Cassie Florido uncovered tweets from candidates on each of the three...

Gov. Greitens’ continued budget cuts to higher education are alarming

January 31, 2018

Higher education is vital to the long-term growth of a state’s economy. Highly skilled individuals who undertake studies at state institutions such as MU stimulate job growth in the state of Missouri....

Greitens’ inexcusable actions bring other issues to light

Greitens’ inexcusable actions bring other issues to light

January 24, 2018

Gov. Eric Greitens once again addressed the scandal that has enveloped his office since earlier this month on Monday night. The governor allegedly photographed a woman while she was bound and naked. He...