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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Food for thought

Jordan Smith February 3, 2015

If you’ve been feeling down lately, it could be caused by a combination of things: school, relationships and just general stress. But one of the biggest things you can tackle immediately is your diet....

New council committee could be a great thing for MU

Jalen Mosby February 3, 2015

It looks like some of my prayers have been answered. For the first time in the school’s history, [a race relations committee has been established at MU](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/1/28/berkley-hudson-brings-lifes-work-race-relations-co/)....

The search for affordable housing

Loretta Lee February 3, 2015

Back when I was studying in a very small private college in Pennsylvania, we did not need to worry about student housing. Before a semester ended, we got to choose our preference for where we wanted to...

Moving on takes time

Brittany Emond February 3, 2015

Nobody likes rejection. It’s like having the word “ugly” or “unworthy” plastered onto your forehead. It can diminish any sense of self-confidence you have. Point blank, rejection sucks. And it’s...

The many problems with the Keystone XL pipeline

Lily Cusack February 3, 2015

On Jan. 29, the Senate passed a bill that has been circulating around the government for several years now: the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. [TransCanada, the company that would be conducting the project,](http://keystone-xl.com/about/the-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline-project/)...

It’s (seriously) time for a student vote on Board of Curators

January 28, 2015

During the Board of Curators’ December meeting, newly-appointed chairman [Don Cupps declared 2015 “the year of the student.”](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/12/12/curators-discuss-university-leadership-alternative/)...

Going to college shouldn’t be a debt sentence

Jalen Mosby January 27, 2015

Tuition could be on the rise as the higher education budget is making up less of the overall state budget of Missouri and many other states all around the U.S. [Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies...

The Assumption Period: the problem with the grey area

Brittany Emond January 27, 2015

There’s a point in every relationship when you ask yourself, “What are we?” Or better yet, you ask yourself, “What does _he_ think we are?” If you’re asking these questions, you clearly don’t...

Cultural beliefs or superstitions?

Loretta Lee January 27, 2015

I was born in Hong Kong, China, and raised there for 18 years. There are a number of cultural similarities that I noticed when I came to America. When it comes to superstitions and gender roles, I found...

How to have a successful semester

Jordan Smith January 27, 2015

Ah, second semester. Brand new classes, people and exam dates to sweat profusely over. But take a deep breath. We’re only getting started. Depending on how many hours you’re taking and how difficult...

‘American Sniper’ is not the movie this country needs

Lily Cusack January 27, 2015

Clint Eastwood's “American Sniper” has been an incredible success with moviegoers around the country. [BBC News](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30923038) reported the movie exceeded box office...

Stalking is a serious matter

Jalen Mosby January 20, 2015

It’s a new year and semester on campus and everyone is re-adjusting to not getting enough sleep and actually having responsibilities. As the new semester starts and classes change, we all have to get...