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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Displaced freshmen left as visitors in their own university

October 5, 2012

With MU enrolling the largest freshman class in its history (again), the Department of Residential Life was left scrambling to find housing for students who signed up by the May 15 deadline, which guaranteed...

In response to Ben Levin’s column, ‘Ron Paul’s Undeserved Cult’

October 5, 2012

I stumbled upon Ben Levin's column "[Ron Paul's underserved cult](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2012/10/2/ron-pauls-underserved-cult/)" while searching for election news and felt compelled to respond. I...

Turbine is tangible step toward sustainability

October 2, 2012

A new wind turbine is providing a fraction of MU’s electricity, thanks to the Sustainability Office and Campus Facilities’ Energy Management. The turbine is a part of MU’s Climate Action Plan, an...

Social, environmental injustice inherent to our system

Hayden Lewis October 2, 2012

Neoliberalism. Seldom throughout history has a single word held such drastic ramifications for the people of the world, while remaining relatively unknown and unused by the general population. Certainly...

Poor leadership within MSA and The Maneater

October 2, 2012

What an unfortunate situation The Maneater found itself in last week when it got wrapped up with MSA's lust for more money. Although the question begs to be asked: Did our fairly incompetent MSA President...

CPD chief should resign

October 2, 2012

I have become among those who think the (Columbia Police Department) Chief should resign, and that there should be a full investigation of the police department in Columbia.  We do not need more officers...

Ron Paul’s undeserved cult

Ben Levin October 2, 2012

Ron Paul is never going to be the president of the United States. He didn’t win the Republican nomination, and there wasn’t a fight at the convention. I’m sorry. I know, I know, Ron Paul’s a great...

Orgs receive success without MU recognition

Mara Somlo October 2, 2012

MU has more than 600 registered student organizations. They offer opportunities for everyone, dedicating their time to things like reporting the news, fundraising money, raising awareness and simply engaging...

Students seeking healthy food options need to voice concerns

October 2, 2012

Campus Dining Services’ dining hall food typically provides some variety from entrees to desserts, meats to vegetables, high fat to low. But after 9 p.m., that isn’t the case. No one who heads to...

Human trafficking: the modern form of slavery

Bell Johnson September 28, 2012

No one can forget Liam Neeson’s awe-inspiring performance in the action thriller, “Taken.” His ability to scale walls and fight international bad guys will surely be one of many claims to fame for...

MSA asking for reallocation, not fee increase

September 28, 2012

I’m writing in response to Tuesday’s article in The Maneater titled “[MSA to ask for student fee increase](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2012/9/24/msa-ask-student-fee-increase-pay-200000-services/),”...

The Emmys reflect this generation’s values

Stephanie Hiquiana September 28, 2012

Whether we are willing to admit it or not, the large majority of us grew up gathered around a television. Back in the day, we always knew the channel and time our favorite shows would be on. And as every...