Opinion Archives - Page 23 of 179

COLUMN: Creativity, innovation and inclusion in college starts with public school teachers

Abigail Ruhman • March 10, 2020

_Abigail Ruhman is a sophomore majoring in journalism, sociology and women’s and gender studies at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life, politics and social issues for The Maneater._ Despite...

COLUMN: Never let the facts get in the way of a good case theory

Mavis Chan • March 1, 2020

_Mavis Chan is a freshman journalism and political science major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about university experiences and current affairs for The Maneater._ Pope (no, not Francis,...

COLUMN: The XFL is here to stay… maybe

Sofi Zeman • March 1, 2020

_Sofi Zeman is a first-year journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about government and politics for The Maneater._ This January, WWE CEO Vince McMahon announced that he will be...

COLUMN: A Day in the STRIPE

Mark Curtin • March 1, 2020

_Mark Curtin is a Senior Film Studies/English major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about local issues for The Maneater._ After a weekend night in Columbia, Supportive Tigers Riding In Pursuit...

With reservations, The Maneater endorses ‘More for Mizzou’ slate for MSA president and vice president

March 1, 2020

The “More for Mizzou” slate for MSA president is clearly the most prepared to tackle the issues affecting MU students. Through extensively researched plans and a compassionate understanding of the...

COLUMN: Gymtimidation: Don’t let it stop you from going to the gym

Cela Migan • March 1, 2020

_Cela Migan is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about daily life for The Maneater._ Gymtimidation, noun. Derived from the popular Planet Fitness commercials, the...

COLUMN: Now is not the time for a Missouri abortion ban

Sofi Zeman • March 1, 2020

_Sofi Zeman is a first year journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about government and politics for The Maneater._ In Missouri, getting an abortion is anything but easy. As of...

COLUMN: Living in the ‘age of sensitivity’

Sofi Zeman • March 1, 2020

_Sofi Zeman is a first-year journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about government and politics._ According to cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker, the world we’re living in...

COLUMN: Language is inherently political — and sometimes, ableist

Abigail Ruhman • February 26, 2020

_Abigail Ruhman is a sophomore majoring in journalism, sociology and women’s and gender studies at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life, politics and social issues for The Maneater._ If...

Vote to save The Maneater

February 26, 2020

Journalism is important. It’s how we can hold officials accountable. It’s how communities are informed of current events. If you’re a journalism student, you’ve likely heard the same impassioned...

COLUMN: If winter weather threatens student safety, cancel classes

Abigail Ruhman • February 24, 2020

_Abigail Ruhman is a sophomore majoring in journalism, philosophy and women’s and gender studies at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life, politics and social issues for The Maneater._ Go...

COLUMN: News flash: The Coronavirus outbreak doesn’t excuse racist behavior.

Keara Shannon • February 18, 2020

_Keara Shannon is a freshman journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about entertainment and racial issues._ On Jan. 24, the world was first informed about the discovery of a new...