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In the aftermath of terror, Congress must recognize the importance of Planned Parenthood

Lily Cusack • December 1, 2015

On Friday, Nov. 27, a man opened fire a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He shot and killed a police officer and two civilians, while injuring nine others, [including four other...

The many questions endured by students during Thanksgiving break

Kennedy Jones • December 1, 2015

**"So what happened at MU?"** A lot. So much happened at MU I couldn't possibly tell you all the ways that my freshman year was messed up. It all began with one brave graduate student who was fed up with...

MSA, BEC need to institute election reform

December 1, 2015

After an election season mired in controversy, this year’s Missouri Students Association presidential election have finally drawn to a close. The election summarized in one word? Fiasco. Numerous violations...

This is not a moment, it’s a movement

Kennedy Jones • November 17, 2015

These past couple weeks have been tumultuous. After winning the ultimate victory of UM System President Tim Wolfe's resignation and the surprise of former Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin’s resignation shortly...

The fight against terrorism is global

Lily Cusack • November 17, 2015

I was too young to remember what happened during 9/11. Sure, I have fuzzy memories of the day like many of my peers. But I do not remember the fear. I do not remember watching the TV as 3,000 people died...

The episodes of race baiting at Speakers Circle are disgusting

November 17, 2015

Dear Editors: Recent episodes of race-baiting at Speakers Circle disgusted me, as they did many at Mizzou. I am referring specifically to the sign-carrying outsiders who taunted our students and told...

Anti-Zionism is not the same as anti-Semitism

November 17, 2015

The Nov. 12, 2015, issue of The Maneater has an article by Allyson Sherwin entitled “Anti-Semitic acts not new to MU.” The article describes abhorrent anti-Semitic acts, including drawing of a swastika...

Gary Pinkel’s legacy will last far beyond his retirement

November 17, 2015

By the gates of Memorial Stadium stands a statue of Don Faurot, the famed football coach and player whose impact on Mizzou Athletics is still visible today. Now, with the retirement of coach Gary Pinkel...

Chancellor’s report card

November 17, 2015

R. Bowen Loftin announced Nov. 9 that he would be transitioning from his position as MU’s chancellor to a new role as director for research facility development, effective Jan. 1. Two days later, the...

A letter to my brothers and sisters

November 13, 2015

It’s with a heart full of both fear and love I write you this letter. Fear of the unknown, fear that the activism in the name of social justice at the University of Missouri will lose its way, fear that...

Mizzou needs to get annoying

November 13, 2015

We are in our darkest hour. While most consider recent events on campus (namely, the resignations of UM System President Tim Wolfe and MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin) a victory, the coming days and weeks...

Universities can change

November 13, 2015

Students, staff and faculty at MU are of course well aware that your concerns are shared on many campuses across the country. You should also know that what you do and how you manage your efforts is being...