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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

Religion unnecessary factor in politics

Megan Zagorski October 11, 2011

It took a little longer than expected, but it’s finally happened: Mitt Romney’s opponents have played the Mormon card. The former Massachusetts governor and current Republican presidential candidate’s...

Keep your social media profiles employer-friendly

David Adams October 11, 2011

I’d like everyone to put their newspapers down right now and Google themselves. Find anything interesting? Apparently, I’m a jewelry designer in Fayetteville, Ark., as well as minor-league baseball...

Seasonal depression: A first world problem?

Garrett Richie October 11, 2011

I'm sitting on the columns, staring up at the yellow glow of the dome of Jesse Hall, still dim in the fading afternoon light. The hot weather must have the trees confused, because the thermometer is suggesting...

Reporting only highest offense misleads public

October 11, 2011

Reports show that liquor law violations reported to the MU Police Department dropped from 126 violations in 2008 to 76 in 2010. On the surface, it looks like MU is becoming a healthier and safer environment. But...

Behold the shifting landscape of the Republican primary field

Josh Hinton October 7, 2011

A couple of months ago, Texas Gov. Rick Perry entered the Republican primary race and immediately became the frontrunner, without much examination. The media decided it was a two-man race between him and...

Drunken fights showcase true nature of friendship

Alex Basak October 7, 2011

Relationships are a puzzle that we all figure out during our short lives. I’ve noticed a correlation between the clarity of a relationship and the intensity of the situations a relationship has endured;...

Campus study spots lack the juice they need

Sheela Lal October 7, 2011

The anomalous weather has been too nice for me to maintain my usual curmudgeon attitude. I want to applaud some recent goings-on around campus. The recent wave of volunteering and positive events on Lowry...

In defense of Wall Street

October 7, 2011

Before you look away in disgust over my title, I beg your attention for just long enough for me to make my case. I am not, nor do I plan to be, a banker, a Wall Street executive, nor any other kind of...

Laundry costs should be attached to residence hall fees

October 7, 2011

I read with interest the article on the RHA hoping to develop a system for laundry payment. There is another option not mentioned that I would hope would be considered. I have another student attending...

Academic freedom policies should protect professors and students

October 7, 2011

The UM System Intercampus Faculty Council issued a policy trying to protect professors, but it could be viewed as detrimental to students as well. This policy is responding to a previous incident regarding...

MU needs more doors if it wishes to hide problems

October 7, 2011

It’s no secret enrollment at MU progressively skyrocketed in recent years. The housing issue hasn’t taken place behind closed doors, either. Well, to be more exact, there aren’t enough doors to...

Outreach article lacking in portrayal

October 7, 2011

This letter is addressed to not only the editor and staff of the Maneater, but to any concerned individuals who read the article [“MSA Outreach endorsements fall in gray area”](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2011/10/4/msa-outreach-endorsements-fall-gray-area/)....