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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

What Obama can learn from the legacies of Thatcher and Reagan

April 23, 2013

History seldom gives us our perfect teams; the yin and yang partnerships that bring lasting peace and stability, our Roosevelt and Churchill, our Thatcher and Reagan. It seems as though the passing of...

Tribune was wrong to publish duel-challenge letter

April 19, 2013

I couldn't help but to notice that the Columbia Daily Tribune published on its website a duel challenge to a State Senator ([“Schaefer picks up where Hulshof left off”](http://www.columbiatribune.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/schaefer-picks-up-where-hulshof-left-off/article_d941638a-a77f-11e2-ab8a-10604b9f6eda.html),...

Why I’ll miss Brother Jed

April 9, 2013

When Jed Smock takes his familiar spot at Speaker’s Circle intermittently in the spring and fall, a crowd almost always gathers almost revolted by his hellfire-inspired evangelicalism. The atheists and...

Students, Missourians deserve Medicaid expansion

April 2, 2013

Missouri Medicaid expansion is a major topic of debate for lawmakers in Jefferson City. A broad range of Columbia organizations, including the University of Missouri, have expressed support for expansion....

Schaefer should change position on nondiscrimination bill

April 2, 2013

Over spring break I participated in PROMO’s Equality Day in Jefferson City. I had the opportunity to meet with mid-Missouri legislators to discuss the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act and the Safe Schools...

‘After Tiller’ subject responds to investigation of Maryland doctor

March 19, 2013

Editor's Note: This letter is in response to ["True/False 'After Tiller' subject faces medical investigation"](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/3/15/truefalse-after-tiller-subject-faces-medical-inves/). Just...

All Missourians deserve nondiscrimination protections

March 19, 2013

Discrimination is, by definition, unfair treatment. Here in Missouri, we have established a set of laws called the Missouri Human Rights Act to prevent discrimination in housing, the workplace and places...

An open letter to Rep. Vicky Hartzler

March 19, 2013

_Editor's note: Tigers Against Partisan Politics encourages citizens across the 4th congressional district, especially the Columbia area, to join in their effort. Letters should be sent to:_ _The Honorable...

University should reconsider honors graduation site

March 8, 2013

As a student graduating with honors this May, I am extremely disappointed that the ceremony has been moved from Francis Quadrangle to Mizzou Arena. I know many of my fellow students and I have worked hard...

Legislation submitted in response to The Maneater’s MSA editorial

March 1, 2013

It's not often that I agree with The Maneater's take on Missouri Students Association. Except for a big chunk of their editorial in last Friday's issue. You guys are right, we aren't really representative...

MU administrators made a grave mistake

February 22, 2013

As I write this, I am sitting in a car that came to pick me up three hours ago. Traffic has been at a standstill for most of that time, and, in the span of three hours, I have traveled a mile. Stadium...

MU response to storm was dismal

February 21, 2013

As a tuition-paying Mizzou student, I am thoroughly disgusted with the lack of concern by the University for my safety and the safety of my fellow classmates.  We expect and deserve much better than what...