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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

Instead of cowardly vandalism, let’s have a conversation about the issues

October 18, 2015

I grew up as a Jew in the Deep South. There were eight other Jewish students in my graduating class of 650. I wouldn’t say that I’m comfortable being the only one with my beliefs in a large group;...

Our Responsibility

October 15, 2015

As a member of the Mizzou community and as Chair of the Department of Black Studies, it is necessary to acknowledge and amplify the great social justice work that our students are actively engaged in....

Dear Chancellor Loftin: It isn’t enough

October 14, 2015

Dear Chancellor Loftin, Your recent email about implementation of diversity and inclusion training is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough. In order to continue to press forward in the...

A letter from Brian Chervitz, president of MU Triangle Coalition

October 7, 2015

To Elane Edwards and the editing staff of The Maneater: I want to thank Elane Edwards for starting a conversation about gender, gender roles and gender expectations with her last opinion piece published...

It hasn’t been a good year for Chancellor Loftin

October 7, 2015

Let’s be honest, Chancellor. It hasn’t been a great 2015 for you so far. You’ve had to deal with an increase in violence on and around campus, increasing racism and hatred, and for a brief moment,...

A letter from Parker Briden

September 30, 2015

These days, it is easy to lack faith in our political leaders. The glimpses we get into the world of Jefferson City are so disheartening. There seems to be a real lack of moral and practical leadership....

Not my Mizzou – a letter from Dina van der Zalm

September 20, 2015

_EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a letter to the editor written by a member of the MU community who is not part of The Maneater’s staff. It is not the opinion of The Maneater or its editorial board. In accordance...

An open letter to Chancellor Loftin from Jordan Hoyt

September 18, 2015

_EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a letter to the editor written by a member of the MU community who is not part of The Maneater’s staff. It is not the opinion of The Maneater or its editorial board. In accordance...

Speakers Circle: Where’s the limit?

September 17, 2015

_EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a letter to the editor written by a member of the MU community who is not part of The Maneater’s staff. It is not the opinion of The Maneater or its editorial board. In accordance...

A graduate worker union matters for all MU students

September 16, 2015

_EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a letter to the editor written by a member of the MU community who is not part of The Maneater’s staff. It is not the opinion of The Maneater or its editorial board. In accordance...

It’s On Us To Prevent Campus Sexual Assault

May 13, 2015

Among the millions of American women who have been victims of rape, almost 80 percent were first raped before their 25th birthday. Only a fraction of the offenders are punished. This must stop. Enough...

Stop using ‘not all Greeks’ as an excuse

March 18, 2015

_TRIGGER WARNING: LGBT hate speech used in context of the author’s story. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a letter to the editor written by a member of the MU community who is not part of The Maneater’s staff....