It’s that time of year again — the time to make cuts to higher education. Oh wait, that’s like a year-round thing now. Our mistake. Missouri State Auditor Tom Schweich sued Gov. Jay Nixon Aug....

We have had our [fair share of complaints regarding student fee misuse](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2009/3/9/student-fees-abused/) in the past, but MSA we’re going to have to give you a round...

Students flocked into classrooms and lecture halls Monday — possibly eager for classes to start but more probably eager to flip open their laptops and hop onto Facebook... ahem... Blackboard. For most...

Looking back at this summer, the world of pop culture was definitely a letdown. Sure, there were some great movies, music, TV and scandals, but all in all, the world of entertainment has been as boring...

Censorship. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the responsibility of artists, or maybe I should say the perceived responsibility of artists by fans or the "public eye." This conversation started to...

MU deserves a round of applause for its latest deal with downtown Columbia — and now, we have a new auditorium where that applause can take place. It was announced Thursday that the university struck...

Remember when “going trayless” was a volatile issue? Most of you probably don’t, which unfortunately means you won’t appreciate the history behind the lack of trays at the dining halls. This...

If the Ames, Iowa, straw poll proves anything, it’s that the race for the Republican presidential nomination is in full swing. Congresswoman R-MN Michele Bachmann edged out Congressman R-TX Ron Paul...

The wheels on the bus go round and round — or they used to, at least. MU’s Black and Gold bus routes will run, but not after 6 p.m., creating a transportation problem for a large group of MU students. Late...

When I came to Mizzou last fall, I was excited to start a new social life and pursue my dream of becoming a successful writer. By the end of spring, I decided to severely hinder my efforts at both of...

Michigan weather has been absolutely beautiful this week. It’s 75 degrees and sunny, with a light breeze pushing puffy white clouds across a vibrant blue sky. The sound of chirping birds is drifting...

Ten minutes ago, I re-learned the name of the girl in my bed and left my apartment to write this article. Now I’m sitting at Starbucks on Ninth Street trying to remember exactly what I did to her and...