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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

Straying from the straight and narrow track

Stephanie Hiquiana November 30, 2012

On Thanksgiving, I took some serious time to think about what I’m truly thankful for this year. The first things to come to mind were the clichés: my family, friends and health. After those general...

Pink unicorns are real, Mr. Norquist

Ben Turner November 30, 2012

In 1954, while recovering from back surgery, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy began to write a book. It was a study of eight U.S. senators and their then-unpopular decisions that they thought were right for America....

Sportsmanship and tact forgotten in reactions to Dixon’s suspension

November 27, 2012

This past weekend, Twitter erupted with rumors and allegations about junior guard Mike Dixon’s indefinite suspension and the reasons behind coach Frank Haith’s decision to bench him. Former Missouri...

CPD’s illegal, unaccountable use of funds is alarming

November 27, 2012

At a recent meeting, Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton remarked to the Citizens Police Review Board that his department has been using forfeiture funds — money seized from illegal activity, such as drug...

Our thirsty future: imperiled water supplies in the 21st century

Hayden Lewis November 27, 2012

It almost goes without saying, but I would be remiss if I didn’t first note the commonsensical: Our bodies need water to survive. After all, the average human body is made up of [more than 60 percent](http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/propertyyou.html)...

Politics still matters, and so does the fiscal cliff

Ben Levin November 27, 2012

Alert: It is now safe to stop caring about politics. Thank God, right? That gross amount of turkey you stuffed in your face last week probably settled on a belly full of politics. State, national, local...

RJI endowment smart choice to ensure institute’s perpetuity

Mara Somlo November 27, 2012

The MU Reynolds Journalism Institute recently received another generous endowment from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. The $30.1 million gift ensures the institute will continue its focus on journalistic...

Incidents in Lathrop, Jones halls need to be publicized

Mara Somlo November 13, 2012

There has not been a Clery release in 18 days, but that should not imply MU has become any safer. In fact, only a small portion of the campus has been notified of our latest suspect, who has reportedly...

Cities: the key to living sustainably in the 21st century

Hayden Lewis November 13, 2012

When it comes to living more sustainably, people are bound to be reluctant, and understandably so. After all, it’s decidedly essential in light of our climate crisis. But what kind of hippie-weirdos...

Culture shift in residence halls could prevent suspicious activity

November 13, 2012

In the past three weeks, four incidents of trespassing in Lathrop and Jones halls have been reported. All of the incidents involve one or more men entering a woman’s room uninvited. In each instance,...

Is the Republican Party becoming irrelevant?

Ben Levin November 13, 2012

In 1988, Michael Dukakis lost the white vote by 19 points and won 111 electoral votes. Last week, Barack Obama lost the white vote by 20 points and won 332 electoral votes. The Republican Party’s grasp...

Egypt’s constitution: A religious battleground

Bell Johnson November 9, 2012

All it took were three words made up of 11 letters, and a promise was created for a brighter future. “We the people” is a phrase familiar to everyone in the U.S. and the world. The Preamble to the...