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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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The effects of the Federal Government shutdown on Columbia

The effects of the Federal Government shutdown on Columbia

Sara Mearns, News Reporter October 10, 2025

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are in a stalemate pertaining to any potential appropriations agreement to further fund the federal government. Here is what the ongoing government shutdown means...

Margaret McConnell, left, listens as Katherine Armbrust is interviewed by Maneater reporter Hannah Halterman at a protest against a proposed anti-panhandling ordinance on Monday, Oct. 6 at Columbia City Hall in Columbia, Mo. Armbrust was holding a sign that read “What you do to the homeless you do to Jesus”.

Columbia residents advocate for and against stricter panhandling policies

Hannah Halterman and Erin Hynes October 9, 2025

Two opposing groups of Columbia community members gathered Monday, Oct. 6, outside the Daniel Boone City Building. One group, CoMo Renewal Project, advocated for increased police presence downtown. They...

A student takes a gameshow-inspired quiz about the science, legality, and history of cannabis on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Rothwell Lawn in Columbia, Mo. Contestants were asked when
Missouri legalized recreational marijuana, what the difference between THC and CBD was, and more.

Cannabis safety trivia event educates Mizzou students on drug use

Avery Sloyer, News Reporter October 8, 2025

Mizzou Health and Well-Being organized an educational event called “The Blunt Truth” on Oct. 1 to promote education on drug use at Mizzou. According to Alcohol & Other Drug specialist Megan...

Missouri Honor Medal recipient John Saunders speaks to the crowd after receiving his award on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Saunders was the founder of FleishmanHillard Saunders, the largest public relations consultancy in Ireland.

Missouri School of Journalism honors three with Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service

Mary Corkery, News Reporter & Digital Content Producer October 5, 2025

The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed Jorge Ramos, Maria Ressa and John Saunders on Sept. 30 to award the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service. The medal has been awarded annually since...

25th annual Mid-Missouri PrideFest will take place on Oct. 3 and 4

25th annual Mid-Missouri PrideFest will take place on Oct. 3 and 4

Drew Johnson, Copy Editor, News Reporter & Digital Content Producer October 4, 2025

The 25th annual Mid-Missouri PrideFest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 5, at Rose Music Hall. The event is free and will host more than 150 vendors. Festival president Janet Davis...

Missouri Ph.D student Isuru Lakshika Weligama Arachchige carefully holds a newly tagged monarch butterfly on Thursday, September, 25, during the Monarch Migrations event at A.L. Gustin Golf Course. Monarch butterflies are tagged to track their migration south during the winter months.

Mizzou golf course supports monarch butterflies during fall migration

Hannah Halterman, News Reporter October 3, 2025

Isaac Breuer, course superintendent of A.L. Gustin Golf Course, tells people he has the best office in Columbia. The A.L. Gustin course is an 18-hole golf course owned and operated by the University...

Disability Culture Month commemorates history of accessibility at Mizzou

Disability Culture Month commemorates history of accessibility at Mizzou

Sara Mearns, News Reporter October 1, 2025

Editors Note: Story updated on Oct. 1 to accurately reflect written story content. September has been recognized as Disability Culture Month at the University of Missouri since 2020, and it serves...

Marchers hold signs as the “Walk for the Climate” makes its way through downtown Columbia on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Columbia, Mo. One sign reads “Climate Action Now!” as another says “Vote for the Climate.”

Mid-Missouri Peaceworks hosts Walk for Climate Rally and 5K

Hannah McDonough, News & MOVE Reporter October 1, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 21, Columbia citizens gathered around Courthouse Plaza for the Walk for the Climate rally and 5K. The event was sponsored by Mid-Missouri Peaceworks, a local non-profit organization working...

2025 Mizzou Homecoming King and Queen Joey Yancey and Hannah Banks are crowned during halftime at the Missouri football game against Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

Meet Mizzou’s 2025 Homecoming Royalty

The Mizzou Homecoming Royalty Top 10 was announced Sept. 3. The candidates went through several rounds of interviews and were selected based on their involvement, accomplishments and leadership. The winners...

42nd Homecoming blood drive collects record-breaking 5,070 units of blood

42nd Homecoming blood drive collects record-breaking 5,070 units of blood

Hannah Halterman, News Writer September 26, 2025

The University of Missouri’s annual Homecoming blood drive is the largest Red Cross collegiate blood drive in the nation. Each drive’s goal is to surpass the year prior, and since 2021, the drive has...

The columns stand on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Francis Quadrangle in Columbia, Mo. The Columns originally were a part of the Academic Hall, which burned down in 1982.

What the Columns mean to Mizzou

Maggie LeBeau, News Editor September 26, 2025

From history, traditions and student life, the Columns are one of the most memorable symbols of the University of Missouri. This year, the Homecoming theme is “Call of the Columns.” “The Columns...

Audience members listen to translator Emily Wilson speak on Friday, Sept. 19 at Cornell Hall in Columbia, Mo. Wilson's guest lecture was about “Translating the Violence of the ‘Iliad.’”

University of Missouri Honors College welcomes celebrated translator Emily Wilson to discuss her translation of the “Iliad”

Mary Corkery and Audrey Walker September 25, 2025

Celebrated translator Emily Wilson gave a guest lecture titled “Translating the Violence of the ‘Iliad,’” on Friday, Sept. 19, in Cornell Hall. Wilson is the department chair and a professor...