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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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Pride Fest attendee signs poster at the Mid-Missour Pride Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the North Village Arts District streets in Columbia, Mo. The festival had various ways for attendees to interact with the community, ranging from various posters to sign to petitions to help the community as well as business to support.

25th annual Mid MO Pride Fest celebrates community

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter October 8, 2025

The 25th annual Mid-Missouri PrideFest was held at the North Village Arts District, on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct 5. The event featured drag shows, music and vendor booths. Pride provides a place...

REVIEW: “Haunted Hotel” is a quick, witty Halloween watch

REVIEW: “Haunted Hotel” is a quick, witty Halloween watch

Noah Elletson and Isabel Kennedy October 8, 2025

If you are excited for Halloween, then “Haunted Hotel” is the perfect way to kick off your fall season. “Haunted Hotel” is a heartfelt 10 episodes that subverts expectations while being a plain-sailing...

REVIEW: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ hits all its targets

REVIEW: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ hits all its targets

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter October 8, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the shortest three hours someone could spend in a theater. It was thrilling, suspenseful and action-packed, while still being thoughtful and thematic. The...

The best looks from Mizzou's Homecoming Parade

The best looks from Mizzou’s Homecoming Parade

Zoe Kratzer, MOVE Reporter October 6, 2025

On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 27, University of Missouri students, alumni and Tiger fans lined the streets of downtown Columbia to watch the annual Mizzou Homecoming Parade. This event marked the...

REVIEW: “The Life of a Showgirl” is vivacious, fresh and timely

REVIEW: “The Life of a Showgirl” is vivacious, fresh and timely

Makenzie Bounds, MOVE Reporter October 5, 2025

In a college town like Columbia, students can’t go a day without hearing someone throw out Taylor Swift’s name. So far, I haven’t been able to go more than a few hours without listening to “The...

Classic movies to help you settle into the fall season

Classic movies to help you settle into the fall season

McKenzie Schweitzer, MOVE Reporter October 3, 2025

No single attribute can define a movie that fits the fall season. While many will turn to a horror film or perhaps a feel-good animated film like “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” my favorites...

REVIEW: “Vie” delivers a faithful and personalized take on ‘80s synth funk

REVIEW: “Vie” delivers a faithful and personalized take on ‘80s synth funk

Akiram White, MOVE Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 26, Doja Cat released her fifth album “Vie” in which she takes another left turn — this time into ‘80s synth funk and the Minneapolis sound. This style was popularized by Prince and incorporates...

REVIEW: Justin Tipping tries so hard to make “Him” a Jordan Peele movie

REVIEW: Justin Tipping tries so hard to make “Him” a Jordan Peele movie

Deacon Lipsmeyer, MOVE Reporter October 1, 2025

Let’s not mince words — from the moment I saw the first trailer for Jordan Peele and Justin Tipping's new movie, “Him,” on April 18, I knew this movie was going to be my most anticipated release...

“What the Constitution Means to Me” brings women’s rights to the forefront of Mizzou’s stage

“What the Constitution Means to Me” brings women’s rights to the forefront of Mizzou’s stage

Makenzie Bounds, MOVE Reporter October 1, 2025

“What the Constitution Means to Me,” a Tony-nominated play, was performed by a Mizzou alum and students at the Rhynsburger Theatre from Sept. 17-21. The show, told in an autobiographical style,...

Columbia rings in autumn at the 16th Annual Harvest Hootenanny

Columbia rings in autumn at the 16th Annual Harvest Hootenanny

Hannah McDonough, MOVE Reporter September 30, 2025

Despite it still feeling like summer outside, Columbia’s Agriculture Park was radiating fall energy on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the 16th Annual Harvest Hootenanny. The event, hosted by Columbia Center...

International students Daisy Zhan and Selina Wang, both third-year journalism students, scroll through Zhan’s phone outside of Tate Hall on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 in Columbia, Mo. The roommates stay in touch with family in China using text messages and phone calls over WeChat.

How some Mizzou international students stay in touch with home

Jamie Lu, MOVE Reporter September 29, 2025

Editors Note: Story updated on Oct. 8 to correct Krishna Karra's grade level According to the University of Missouri’s Open Doors Report, over 1000 international students were enrolled at the...

Calling all new members: How club executives make new members feel welcome and involved

Calling all new members: How club executives make new members feel welcome and involved

Abigail Anderson, MOVE Reporter September 28, 2025

There is no doubt that the transition into college can be a challenging endeavor. From learning to do your own laundry without overflowing the machines, to helplessly speed walking from one side of campus...