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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

Killing lemonade stands shows American Dream turning to nightmare

A.J. Feather March 2, 2012

Three girls from Midway, Ga. were looking for a way to raise money for a trip to the water park, so they set up a lemonade stand. It was going well until Police Chief Kelly Morningstar stopped by. Ten-year-old...

Here’s the thing about Ron Paul

Michael DeCrescenzo March 2, 2012

Following a recent letter to the editor and its feedback, it may be appropriate to remind everybody that Ron Paul will never be president. This is not up for debate. But maybe this contributes to his...

Time for MU to raise standards

March 2, 2012

Whether it’s searching aimlessly for a seat in the student center, trekking to and from the AV 14 parking lot or waiting in 40-minute lines at Plaza, every single student on this campus has felt the...

Once again, Rucker best choice for RHA president

February 28, 2012

On-campus residents need to look no farther than the incumbent candidates, President Chris Rucker and Vice President Caleb Krenning, when voting for the next Residence Halls Association president and vice...

ASUM excited to serve UM System students

February 28, 2012

Last week’s column regarding the Associated Students of the University of Missouri lacked accurate information. No effort was made to contact ASUM. Here at Mizzou, ASUM is involved and excited for 2012. The...

The night Delta Sigma Theta and Pi Beta Phi changed Mizzou’s Greek Life

February 28, 2012

MU Student Body, I must tell you all it has been an honor serving you as your Missouri Students Association president. Even in the short time I have been in office, the experiences I have been given to...

“The Walking Dead” preserves and improves the zombie genre

Ian Servantes February 28, 2012

Each Sunday is a tedious crawl to 8 p.m. It’s not because Sundays are bad — quite the opposite. I get to write these columns, meet with my editor/Lil B aficionado Nassim and enjoy a tasty sandwich...

Politically based decisions should not influence research

Kristen Powers February 28, 2012

As a commuter to campus, my last few visits to the pump have been painful. There are already estimates out showing gas is probably going to hit around $5 a gallon this summer, according to a CNBC article....

Social Wars: The Pandering Menace

Bo Mahr February 28, 2012

Thirteen million people are unemployed and yet here we are talking about abortion and contraception. But don’t worry, the conversation will soon turn to gay rights. The GOP likes to be called the “party...

To get out of debt, the change we need is a change of scenery

Leah Forester February 28, 2012

So last weekend I was buying a new pair of pink Hunter rain boots, and as I was swiping my credit card, I couldn’t help but think, “I’m glad I’m buying these now. I don’t know if I’d be able...

New movement for MU football is a positive one

February 24, 2012

MU will officially become the 14th member of the Southeastern Conference on July 1, but official membership is only the beginning of a new era for MU football. To usher in this era, coach Gary Pinkel...

Cutting of faculty positions must be based on right criterion

February 24, 2012

With recent cuts to higher education-funding from the state government and national economic instability, now is not an easy time to be a university official in charge of balancing the budget, especially...