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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

When it comes to clickers, MU should click it or kick it

September 16, 2011

Some students sit outside the classroom door, click, then leave. Other students give their clickers to classmates and ditch class completely. But the bottom line is, too many students are abusing this...

Minority student organizations preach to the choir

Sheela Lal September 16, 2011

Muslim Student Organization president Taha Hameduddin passed around the microphone, asking the clustered crowd to become more inviting through introductions. “I’m the president of SASA, so you’ll...

Swag or Sexist?

Alex Basak September 16, 2011

Do you still listen to the same artists you listened to in middle school? What about high school? My musical tastes are always changing, whether I outgrow the pop-iness of N*Sync or decide that Tyler,...

To get re-elected, Obama needs more backbone

Megan Zagorski September 13, 2011

Things are not looking good for President Obama’s re-election campaign. For the first time, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate (namely Texas Governor Rick Perry) is polling ahead of him and his...

Sept. 11: Forever a part of us

September 13, 2011

We’re part of a group of people that can say we were there during that time. We were in the United States. when the towers fell. We were there, confused, watching our parents and loved ones cry as they...

Excerpt from Sept. 14, 2001

September 13, 2011

The following is an excerpt from a Maneater editorial printed Sept. 14, 2001, addressing the Sept. 11 attacks: “When President Bush spoke to the country Tuesday night, he told all Americans what we...

‘Fall’ing in love with the season’s movies, TV, fashion and treats

David Adams September 13, 2011

Andy Williams had it all wrong. Christmastime is not the most wonderful time of the year — fall is. Award-quality movies, TV shows returning, sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes fill my heart with joy....

Conflict of interest: Drew32, rapper and best friend, comes to Mizzou

Garrett Richie September 13, 2011

Detroit rapper and producer Drew32 came to Missouri on Friday, Sept. 2, to perform at the Missouri Muzic Fest. Drew32, known to friends and family as Andrew Parks, has been my best friend since our freshman...

MU fans left high and dry

September 9, 2011

As a senior, I have never missed a home football game and this past Saturday I was surely not going to let a little heat ruin my record. Like many others I stayed till the end of the game so I could sing...

9/11 Anniversary: a time for pluralism

Sheela Lal September 9, 2011

This Sunday is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I have racked my brain for something, really anything, to say about this occasion. I fear that this column will come across too trite or unappreciative. I...

Finding music again with Spotify

Alex Basak September 9, 2011

Everybody loves free shit. That’s a fact. People steal, whether it’s from a convenience store or BitTorrent, and have been stealing for a long time. Most college kids don’t have the money to constantly...

With the closing of Pershing Hall, MU should be open to new options

September 9, 2011

This seems to be news to everyone: Pershing Hall is closing in March. Consequently, the campus’ only 24-hour shopping and dining location, Mizzou Market and Subway, are closing as well. Night owls:...