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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

Mizzou Students for Life mistakes propaganda for activism

Sean Nahlik April 27, 2012

Yes, I want to talk about what transpired on Lowry Mall this week. No, not the freedom people. No, not Sustain Mizzou’s non-threatening educational events. You know what I’m talking about. Preface:...

Job hunting with the Romney’s

Leah Forester April 24, 2012

Last week, democratic strategist Hilary Rosen interviewed with CNN about Mitt Romney’s campaign and stated Ann Romney "has actually never worked a day in her life" and “couldn't relate to women.” OK,...

Instructors should look beyond PowerPoint

Kristen Powers April 24, 2012

We've all seen it in some classes. On the first day of the semester, every seat is filled with students, and then it slowly gets emptier until it reaches a steady state of about one-third of class attendance...

To Internet commenters, sorry I’m not sorry

Ian Servantes April 24, 2012

If you read my columns online — or last week’s at the very least — you’ve likely seen the backlash “If I did it: academics and Adderall” received. Within a day, there were already 10 comments,...

Earth Day, the EPA and the Conservatives in the Way

Bo Mahr April 24, 2012

April 22, 1970, celebrated the first Earth Day. The brainchild of Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wisc., Earth Day was said to have marked the beginning of the environmental movement in North America. Soon after...

Students should march with ‘More for Less’

April 24, 2012

The More for Less campaign for higher education funding is wrapping up this week, presenting students with their last opportunity to join the fight. The Missouri Students Association and the Associated...

Missouri legal definition of rape needs to be expanded

April 24, 2012

The legal definition of rape in Missouri is outdated, based on negative social stigma and limiting. It leaves countless victims of rape helpless to pursue justice. Although the definition of rape at the...

Steve announces partner work

Robert Langellier April 20, 2012

Steve the Teacher: Okay class, let’s split off into partners and do Exercise 2. We’ll go over it after you guys are done. Me: Oh dear god please no. At this point, starting guns fire in the distance,...

You know what’s not helping anybody? Pretending the health care case is simple

Michael DeCrescenzo April 20, 2012

With each passing day, I become increasingly suspicious that nearly everyone with a solid partisan opinion regarding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the health...

Over-programmed and over-organized

Sean Nahlik April 20, 2012

Last week I expressed my excitement for this campus’ commitment to condemning those who do things that are unacceptable, such as utilizing homophobic slurs in widely circulated publications. I was concerned...

Dependence isn’t the solution — it’s the problem

A.J. Feather April 20, 2012

Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed strict [limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants](http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303404704577307524051798192.html?mod=WSJ_hp_LEFTWhatsNewsCollection)....

Health care proxy unnecessary

April 20, 2012

A recent bill introduced in the Missouri General Assembly sets up a priority list of representatives with the legal authority to make medical decisions for a loved one who has been rendered incapable of...