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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

Rethinking diversity and changing views on immigrants

Daniela Sirtori Cortina July 9, 2013

A few days ago, I stumbled upon the ["Deport the Statue" video](http://deportthestatue.us/) created by Legals for the Preservation of American Culture, an organization created to raise awareness about...

Experiencing the SCOTUS marriage-equality rulings firsthand

Shannon Greenwood July 9, 2013

The humidity in the District of Columbia triumphs any I've experienced before. The muggy, nasty air almost always accompanies me on my walk to work like a friend I don't really want around and leaves only...

Egyptian situation is more complex than media portrayal

Sarah Suerig July 9, 2013

In the past few days, we have all seen American media coverage of the current political state, or lack thereof, in Egypt. However, the media might be making the situation seem a little misguided or confusing...

2,136 hours: the story of my summer

Abigail Fisher July 9, 2013

_The diary entries you are about to read depict the experience of a 19-year-old female MU student on her first summer home from school. **Warning:** The experiences described in the following are extremely...

Corporate tax loopholes must be closed

July 9, 2013

Nelson Mandela said, "A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest." The United States has the biggest gap between the rich and the poor compared to any other industrialized...

Transit system overhaul again demonstrates City Hall’s nearsightedness

July 9, 2013

It may be politics as usual or it may be a relatively recent development in the function of Columbia’s city government, but we have been repeatedly disappointed this year with the failure of city leaders...

Washington must prioritize affordable higher education

Sarah Suerig June 4, 2013

In the United States, the only commodity that has outpaced inflation is education. A bachelor’s degree is now becoming mandatory even for menial jobs. It often leads students into low-paying jobs and...

Staying aware of straight privilege

Rivu Dasgupta June 4, 2013

With the LGBTQ community shattering quite a few glass ceilings lately, be it Jason Collins or Robbie Rogers, it’s high time the straight populace does something that it isn’t used to doing – checking...

Taking all the wrong turns on lover’s lane

Taylor Wanbaugh June 4, 2013

Dating is complicated. College is a time to experiment, meet new people and potentially find that person you can see spending the rest of your life with. But let me tell ya, the path isn’t a bed of roses....

‘Mizzou’ brand can be beneficial, but bookstore should prioritize students

June 4, 2013

University Bookstore, which has been operating under that name and serving as an essential academic provider for MU students since 1899, announced its rebranding as The Mizzou Store last week. The name...

MU study abroad programs must be more accountable to students

May 3, 2013

Study abroad is a huge part of the MU experience. It’s an opportunity like none other — a chance to greatly expand your world by spending several months in some of the most exciting places on Earth....

Gun control propositions aren’t perfect but progress is needed

Grace Hase May 3, 2013

If you’ve been following the gun control debate during the past few months, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the thought-provoking ads put out by the lobbyist organization Moms Demand Action for...