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The Maneater

Ethan Williams, Vice President of the Mizzou College Democrats, speaks during the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Showcase, on Thursday, April 17 2025, at Memorial Union in Columbia, Mo. “I’ve been doing this since I was a freshman… It’s a really great chance for me to voice my frustrations with the party to a wider audience, but also the great things that I think we’re doing,” Williams said.

Annual political showcase encourages civil discussion

Ash Merenbloom and Peter Pynadath May 13, 2025

The University of Missouri’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha hosted its fourth annual political showcase on April 17. The showcase offered a forum for productive political conversations and discussions of...

An MUPD police car sits parked in the bottom floor of Virginia Avenue Parking Garage on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. MUPD regularly operates in conjunction with the Columbia Police Department, and is able to work outside of its jurisdiction of the MU campus upon request.

An in-depth look into the safety systems at MU

The Maneater News Staff May 10, 2025
Exploring crime data and resources regarding safety at MU
The University Hospital operates on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.

MU students lose healthcare insurance as Anthem contract ends

Nico Berlin and Isaiah Pinzino May 7, 2025

On April 1, University of Missouri students on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans received an email from MU Health Care informing them that their facilities were no longer in-network. These...

Columbia City Hall is pictured on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Columbia has set goals to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2035, 80% by 2050, and 100% by 2060.

Community continues sustainable practices as the city of Columbia lags on its sustainability goals

Erin Hynes, News Reporter May 7, 2025

The city of Columbia is not on track to meet its sustainability goals set in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The plan was created in 2019 to serve as an environmental action guide. The CAAP...

Cars parked in Virginia Ave Parking Structure on the University of Missouri’s campus on Saturday, March 8 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Virginia Ave is one of seven parking garages on campus.

New parking program at MU is followed by mixed reactions

Ava Gordon, News Reporter May 6, 2025

Aug. 1 marks a new era of parking at the University of Missouri. Tiered parking, updated shuttle systems with more stops and extra parking options will be added. The changes have been met with mixed reactions...

Columbia Area Earth Day Festival brings “Our Power, Our Planet” to life

Columbia Area Earth Day Festival brings “Our Power, Our Planet” to life

Ishrat Madiha, News Reporter May 4, 2025

Columbia’s 35th annual Earth Day Festival will be in full bloom this Sunday, May 4, filling up downtown and Peace Park. The festival features over 230 vendor booths, live music and educational opportunities...

Attendees look at historical projections of Read Hall during the “Layered” art exhibit on Thursday, April 10, 2025, near Gentry Hall in Columbia, Mo. “Layered” is an ASH scholar project that showcased artifacts, zines and artistic displays to memorialize the former hall.

Reimagining safe spaces: Read Hall remembered in campus art showcase

Vrunda Khairmode, News Reporter April 24, 2025

University of Missouri students memorialized Read Hall and learned about ‘safe spaces’ through the art exhibition – “Layered” – on April 10, between McKee and Gentry Halls, where Read Hall...

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...