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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

Columbia and MU need a unified master plan for growth

November 13, 2013

We need to talk. All of us, really. Because if our university is going to continue its current trajectory of constantly increasing enrollment, and if the city we live in is going to continue its current...

The Maneater endorses Sweets/Folk for MSA

November 11, 2013

The role of Missouri Students Association president consists of many parts. Chief executive of MSA, primary representative and voice of the MU undergraduate student body, key liaison between students...

MSA campaigns focus on ego, not students

November 7, 2013

Wrapped up in the chaos of this time of year, it’s tough to stay on top of everything happening on campus. But for the little time we’ve been in tune with this MSA election season, we haven’t been...

BEC’s shortcomings jeopardize integrity of MSA elections

November 6, 2013

The Missouri Students Association has a problem with following rules. Whether it be out of laziness, self-protection or unwillingness to hurt feelings, this year the Missouri Students Association and...

Misunderstandings of feminism impede social progress

Rivu Dasgupta November 6, 2013

Recently, it's been brought to my attention that the social stigmas placed on feminism — and in turn, on my fellow feminists — aren't limited to the darker corners of our MU campus, but rather are...

Tackling cultural appropriation through true understanding of cultures

Daniela Sirtori Cortina November 6, 2013

Carved pumpkins helplessly find their way to the dumpsters. Ghosts return to their haunted mansions, with their license to roam expired. Unicorns, princesses and other fantastic creatures go back to their...

Beehive hair, French bread and denim cutoffs: A Halloweekend recap

Abigail Fisher November 6, 2013

As you may know, November has sprung upon us with all the force of a wind gust, similar to the one that nearly knocked me into a giant mud puddle this morning. And as November begins, we — or maybe just...

Spectators’ booing of National Guard ceremony overshadows MU victory

Sarah Suerig November 6, 2013

Saturday’s football game against Tennessee may have brought victory to Mizzou, but there was a disgusting spectacle that plagued the stadium and this campus during the game. During the National Guard...

Student veterans deserve more than a stereotype

November 6, 2013

A couple weeks ago, MU celebrated one of its greatest traditions: Homecoming. It was hard to miss the decorations, special events and all-around good time being had on campus. Stories were exchanged about...

Finding a home at MU with fellow student veterans

November 6, 2013

Statistically, I’ve read, the chance of a military veteran actually graduating with a bachelor’s degree is low. Three semesters into my college experience, I can understand why. I started school...

Inconsistencies in BEC threaten credibility of elections

November 6, 2013

We, an amalgamation of concerned voters of the Missouri Students Association, as dictated by the MSA constitution and bylaws, raise to your attention several occurrences of inconsistency of the activities...

Halloween has become an ugly spectacle of degrading racial humor

November 4, 2013

"Rumor has it that Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” Props to Tina Fey for nailing a very true depiction about...