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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

Same-sex marriage doesn’t guarantee equality

Alex Pesek March 5, 2013

Jon Huntsman became somewhat of a folk hero for scientifically-minded conservatives and moderates during the Republican primaries. His open defenses of evidence-based science education and environmental...

Public education jeopardized by Congressional inaction

Sarah Suerig March 5, 2013

In 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act. This act would postpone any across-the-board budget cuts, or “sequesters,” until March 1, 2013. This gave Congress members two more years...

Making the most of your sequester unemployment

Jamie Ras March 5, 2013

There are a lot of great qualities about me. I am kind, gorgeous, talented, hilarious and incredibly humble. But if there is one thing about me that is not quite ideal, it is that I tend to be known as...

An entire generation let down by sequestration cuts

March 5, 2013

School is where everything starts. Innovation, creativity, progress — these things cannot happen without a strong and broad education, one that offers challenges and opportunities. Whether you want to...

Rigid partisanship on Medicaid hurts Missourians

March 1, 2013

The health and well-being of tens of thousands of Missouri’s most vulnerable citizens were jeopardized this week by five people in order for those people to keep up appearances. This truth is alarming...

Legislation submitted in response to The Maneater’s MSA editorial

March 1, 2013

It's not often that I agree with The Maneater's take on Missouri Students Association. Except for a big chunk of their editorial in last Friday's issue. You guys are right, we aren't really representative...

Only the voice of the people can end our new gilded age

Anthony Agbabiaka March 1, 2013

Money and politics. These two institutions have been intertwined for years, to the benefit of the richest citizens among us, leaving countless numbers of citizens feeling disenfranchised and forgotten. But...

GOP should apply limited-government approach to marriage equality

Shannon Greenwood March 1, 2013

“We are at a crossroads,” former Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-Utah) said in [an article he wrote](http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/marriage-equality-is-a-conservative-cause485/) for “The American...

Basic lobbying skills can help create political action

Grace Hase March 1, 2013

Whenever our society looks to create political change, the first thought that usually comes to mind is to protest the issue. But is this always the most effective way to go about creating change? Think...

Pharmaceutical ads and the risk of overmedication

Megan Pearl March 1, 2013

Anyone who watches television, whether on Hulu or on cable, has seen it before: the foggy, black and white commercials with a pained-looking actor. “Depression hurts.” Then they start talking to you....

The Maneater endorses RHA slate James Jordan and Tom Bourneuf

February 26, 2013

The challenge of the Residence Halls Association is often the very demographics of the organization and the students it serves. Increasingly, with enrollment over-capacity and more attractive options luring...

In ‘Argo’ and others, Hollywood misrepresents Islam

Elise Schmelzer February 26, 2013

I’ve always loved Oscar season. Don’t get me wrong — I understand how frivolous it may seem to some: Rich, famous people giving little gold statues to other rich, famous people. But to me, I see...