Opinion Archives - Page 6 of 179

Greek Life must change for MU students’ safety this fall

Abigail Ramirez • August 21, 2022

After countless druggings, hazings and sexual assault allegations last school year, it’s time to make a change. MU students, faculty and staff must work against the institutional failures plaguing administration and Greek Life.

Spots to Know for New MU Students

Anna Colletto • July 31, 2022

For dates, picnics, late-night cramming, tears or hangover recovery –– The Maneater has the campus locations you’ll really need this fall. | By Anna Colletto

EDITORIAL: Overturning Roe v. Wade would have dire consequences for MU students

The 2022-2023 Maneater Editorial Board • May 4, 2022

A majority opinion draft from the Supreme Court, written by Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by Politico, threatens abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade and enables a disturbing new reality for the country as a whole — but it is particularly worrying for residents of Missouri.

COLUMN: Overturning Roe v. Wade is an undemocratic act of subjugation against American women

Abigail Ramirez • May 3, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked initial draft majority opinion overruling the landmark abortion rights case was published by Politico May 2. This marks a new stage in the fierce fight for women’s rights.

Letter from an international student — we need a support system

Mara Dumitru • April 26, 2022

Letter from an international student: we need you to create a stronger support system.

Victim blaming should not save Fiji from being sued for their negligent actions

Abigail Ramirez • April 18, 2022

In response to being sued for putting Daniel Santulli in an unresponsive state, the national group and MU in-house director of Phi Gamma Delta blamed the pledge member for consuming too much alcohol. Despite the intention, their comments only further reveal the toxic environment cultivated in fraternity houses.

MUPD remains a useless department on campus

Namratha Prasad • April 10, 2022

A few weeks before spring break, I was scammed out of $300 from a man who pulled me over downtown. The case was assigned to MUPD, but it proved less helpful than one would think.

Pressures in school lead to gifted kid burnout

Hailey Peck • March 23, 2022

Schools are placing ever-increasing amounts of pressure on young students with higher IQs to achieve expectations. The problem is the toll it takes later on.

Therapists on campus need to provide long-term solutions for their patients

Julia Williams • March 20, 2022

MU counseling, while appearing accessible, creates added anxieties for students attempting to improve their mental health. The solution for students to see results is long-term sessions.