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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Newly re-elected Mayor Barbara Buffaloe hugs campaign volunteer David Wilson after her victory was announced at her campaign’s election watch party on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar in Columbia, Mo. “Barb is just a fantastic ambassador for Columbia and a mayor we can all be proud of,” Wilson said.

2025 Columbia municipal election results

Jae Jepsen and Hadley Hoskins April 16, 2025

Boone County’s municipal election was held on Tuesday, April, 8. Voter turnout reached 25.18%, with 31,586 total votes counted — a 1.68% increase from the previous election — according to Boone County’s...

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MSJP, YDSA protest Israel-Hamas war in “Gaza is Not For Sale” walkout

Isaiah Pinzino April 7, 2025

University of Missouri students and Columbia community members marched across campus to protest the Trump administration’s support for the Israeli government in the Israel-Hamas war More than...

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Main Squeeze reopens under new management

Jae Jepsen April 6, 2025

After five years as an eco market, Main Squeeze has reopened with a menu featuring old favorites and new innovation Main Squeeze, a plant-based restaurant on Ninth Street in Downtown Columbia,...

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Columbia mayoral, City Council, School Board candidates discuss platform goals ahead of municipal election

Jae Jepsen April 5, 2025

Candidates for Columbia mayor, Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board gathered at the Daniel Boone Regional Library on March 18 for a forum hosted by the Columbia chapter of the League of Women...

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Large first-year recruitment numbers cause sorority housing concerns

Maddie Madison and Natalie Schaefer April 4, 2025

An influx of sorority first-year students has created a huge disparity between the 2024 member class and the number of beds available the following school year Chapters welcomed over 100 new...

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Norovirus cases spread across campus

Emma Harper April 4, 2025
What to know about the virus and how to prevent its spread
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Mayoral candidates take on transportation, housing and safety at forum hosted by MSA

Jae Jepsen and Hadley Hoskins March 18, 2025
Mayoral candidates Barbara Buffaloe, Blair Murphy and Tanya Heath gathered at the University of Missouri on March 12 for an MSA-hosted forum surrounding key student issues
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Missouri Symphony hosts concert to celebrate Black History Month

Ishrat Madiha and Ash Merenbloom March 12, 2025
The Missouri Symphony put on two concerts to celebrate Black History Month, and to teach citizens about Columbia’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement
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Local march protests Trump administration’s second-term initiatives

Isaiah Pinzino March 12, 2025
Columbia students and community members gathered in Speakers Circle to protest the Republican party’s future plans and the tenets of the Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership document
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MU alumna makes ‘Shark Tank’ deal on heirloom trunk business

Emma Harper March 10, 2025
Lindsay Mullenger, Petite Keep founder, made a $400,000 deal with three investors.
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CAPB, VSA host second annual Lunar New Year event

Lydia Burr March 9, 2025

The event had Asian cuisine attendees could choose from and enjoy The University of Missouri Campus Activities Programming Board hosted Culture and Cuisine: Lunar New Year in the MU Student...

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Voter turnout falls by 93.6% as MSA announces new leadership

Erin Hynes March 8, 2025
Receiving 172 votes, President-elect Logan Kuykendall and Vice President-elect Kaylie Lineback will lead the Missouri Students Association beginning April 2. The win wraps up three days of voting and a four-week campaign period