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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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

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...

COLUMN: An artist’s guide to MU

Mark Curtin February 18, 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._ Art makes life beautiful. While not a particularly controversial...

COLUMN: Gumby’s v. Shakespeare’s is battle for the ages

Mark Curtin February 11, 2020

_Mark Curtin is a Senior Film Studies and English major at MU. He is an opinion columnist who writes about local issues for the Maneater._ Scarcely a week goes by where I don’t eat Gumby’s Pizza....

COLUMN: Kansas City may have won, but so did American advertising

Sofi Zeman February 11, 2020

_Sofi Zeman is a first year journalism major MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about government and politics for The Maneater._ Three words for you: Puppy. Monkey. Baby. Despite the fact that...

COLUMN: Having busy schedules is not something to brag about

COLUMN: Having busy schedules is not something to brag about

Rachel Schnelle February 4, 2020

_Rachel Schnelle is a sophomore journalism major at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about student life for The Maneater._ According to research done by Love to Know, 20% of college students...

COLUMN: A (partial) defense of Hatch Hall

COLUMN: A (partial) defense of Hatch Hall

Mark Curtin February 4, 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._ “Hatch Nasty:” it’s a phrase heard all across campus. Any student...

COLUMN: Who gets to use the N-word?

Elizabeth Okosun January 21, 2020

_Elizabeth Okosun is a sophomore journalism at MU. She is an opinion columnist who writes about social issues._ In recent years, pop culture has witnessed non-black celebrities saying the N-word. Although...