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The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

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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...

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...

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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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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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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MU resources available to combat the spike in flu cases in Boone County

Erin Hynes • March 4, 2025

Boone County saw a 238% increase in flu cases between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1. MU Student Health and Well-Being resources are available to protect students who experience symptoms In an article published...