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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Showing courtesy, civility to fans and players from both teams is necessary

Daniela Sirtori Cortina October 30, 2013

South Carolina 27, Missouri 24. After a 96-yard touchdown pass from Maty Mauk to L’Damian Washington helped build a 17-0 lead before the somewhat-unexpected, last-minute win by South Carolina, Mizzou...

Stop the homophobic language at Faurot Field

October 27, 2013

Let me begin by saying I love Mizzou sports. I go to as many football games as possible, and I always stay until the end. So of course I am upset by the loss to South Carolina on Saturday. I am more upset...

Let’s lead the fight against rape, and against rape culture

October 23, 2013

To whom it may concern: Which is everyone. I repeat, EVERYONE. I hold the personal belief that we are responsible for one another to a certain degree. I also would love to preface this letter with an...

When abbreviated words go wrong

Taylor Wanbaugh October 23, 2013

Being tongue-tied happens to everyone. Whether you’re speaking to a large group of people or a close group of friends, you’re probably always in fear of being on the verge of slipping up and saying...

Bullying behind a computer screen just as harmful, shameful

Morgan Lieberman October 23, 2013

Cyberbullying is cruelty formed from cowardice and the easy accessibility to rip someone apart within a millisecond. It only takes an easy target and a social networking account to create an ever-lasting...

Having two Homecomings perpetuates racial divides at MU

October 23, 2013

We were reading The Maneater on October 23, and it reminded us of how by having two Homecoming kings and queens perpetuates rather than deters racism in the Mizzou community. In previous years, there...

Social-program funding debate must consider the reality of poverty

Sarah Suerig October 23, 2013

During the government shutdown, one topic of debate hit and hit hard: funding for social programs. This is not something I have thought much about forming an opinion on, but after seeing numerous posts...

Lost in the parking garage: How I tweeted my way back to salvation

Abigail Fisher October 23, 2013

I think by now in the lifetime of this column, anyone who reads regularly knows that being me comes with a series of insurmountable issues and problems. One that I have yet to address is my complete and...

International students need increased participation, not increased representation

Daniela Sirtori Cortina October 23, 2013

As citizens of a representative democracy, we often equate the idea of representation to how accurately our elected officials embody our interests. In a political system like ours, the fate of politicians...

This Halloween, be aware of slut-shaming

Rivu Dasgupta October 23, 2013

Halloween is a magnificent time of year. Our campus aesthetic awes with the changing foliage, costumed festivities are frequent and fun, and coupled with the vivacious Columbia atmosphere, it makes for...

Excited again for Mizzou football

October 21, 2013

Many years ago, I walked with friends from Mark Twain Residence Hall to Faurot Field for football games. We might not have won the Big 8 crown, but we certainly were proud of those damned exciting Tigers. I've...

Response to recent ‘social rift’ letter

October 18, 2013

In a [recent submission in Letter to the Editor, student Ryan Berry revealed his heart wrenching story](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/10/16/mus-social-rift-evident-blood-drive/) regarding his...