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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

One Mizzou missed an important opportunity

March 6, 2012

One Mizzou. What a great slogan. That's basically all One Mizzou is: a slogan, a sweet-sounding hashtag for Twitter, a short convenient catchphrase for banners. Two words, but relatively no meaning. We're...

Meta-rhetorical politics

Michael DeCrescenzo March 2, 2012

I’ve briefly mentioned rhetoric and values in past columns, but columns are short, and I couldn’t spread the context thick enough. Here’s what I wanted to say but couldn’t. Most voters lack higher...

Conversations with Steve

Robert Langellier March 2, 2012

Me: (Wow, that’s the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.) Steve the Hot Girl: (Walks up) Me: You’re the most gorgeous, elegant, enchanting manifestation of beauty I’ve ever borne witness to. I...

The thorny journey of One Mizzou

Sean Nahlik March 2, 2012

For the past two years, certain (see: white, male) students have found creative ways to remind minority students of their “lesser place” at Mizzou through public racist acts, such as scattering cotton...

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...

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...

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...