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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Pinkel endorsement of payment for student athletes will spark much-needed dialogue

September 11, 2013

Two days after his football team trounced the Toledo Rockets 38-23, coach Gary Pinkel released a video discussing his support for paying college athletes such as his own. [The video](http://www.garypinkel.com/mizzou-football-head-coach-gary-pinkel-on-paying-football-student-athletes/),...

Missouri lawmakers must be cautious with voter ID legislation

Daniela Sirtori Cortina September 11, 2013

In the beginning, the states created the Articles of Confederation. The Union was divided and weak, and the need for a central government hovered over the new nation. In 1787, the Founding Fathers said,...

India reflects global problem of sexual abuse, harassment

Sarah Suerig September 11, 2013

In the last few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the reported rapes in India. Once again, India has taken to the headlines as spiritual guru Asaram Bapu has been accused of rape by the 16-year-old...

Tales of an awkward sophomore: A hair-raising experience at airport security

Taylor Wanbaugh September 11, 2013

The scene: a line you have to wait in for hours, security waiting to greet you at the door, the swift removal of articles of clothing. No, you nasties, I am not talking about some sort of high-end strip...

Texas voter ID law reverses civil rights movement accomplishments

Daniela Sirtori Cortina September 4, 2013

The 50th anniversary celebration of the March on Washington last week brought thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech....

MSA must correct bylaw violation

September 4, 2013

Breaking the rules then ignoring the rules defeats the purpose of having rules — particularly when your job is to ensure the rules are being followed. During an Aug. 28 session of the Missouri Students...

Stadium staff kept fans safe, hydrated on game day

September 4, 2013

It’s been hot outside recently — perhaps you’ve noticed. Saturday was particularly hot. Missouri football’s season opener against Murray State was moved from the afternoon to the evening due to...

13 tips for maximum penny-pinching at Mizzou

Abigail Fisher September 4, 2013

Now that we’ve all gotten over the initial first few weeks’ excitement and seen our tuition bills, college doesn’t seem as fun anymore. But, as they say, education is invaluable. Everything else...

One Mizzou’s purpose and ambition should not be forgotten

Rivu Dasgupta September 4, 2013

One Mizzou: You see the slogan on T-shirts, banners, posters, flags, you name it. But what is it, exactly? I'd suggest that most students are well aware of what it is: a diversity and inclusion initiative...

US decision on Syria involves risks, relations and responsibilities

Sarah Suerig September 4, 2013

The Arab Spring arrived in Syria in 2011, but unlike the protests in other Middle Eastern countries, the Syrian uprising has only gotten worse. As it has progressed, the government has used increasing...

Tales of an awkward sophomore: a Recruitment Week wardrobe malfunction

Taylor Wanbaugh September 4, 2013

Oh, public humiliation. Most likely, if you are a human being and live on the planet Earth, you share this common experience with pretty much everyone: You will completely embarrass yourself in front...

Trezza ‘cockroach’ column was unfair

September 3, 2013

On August 28, The Maneater chose to publish a column titled [“Watch your Step at the Rec.”](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/8/28/watch-your-step-rec/) The opening lines of the article suggested...