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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Hundreds of protesters stand outside the Boone County Courthouse just north of Jesse Hall on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Columbia, Mo. As the march concluded, protesters lingered on 8th St. cheering, connecting and signing petitions.

Columbia hosts ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

Ethan Palgon and Hannah Halterman October 19, 2025

Columbia residents gathered Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Boone County Courthouse to participate in one of the over 2,000 nationwide “No Kings” protests. Event organizers Columbia’s Mid-Missouri...

Vidwest Studio Manager Matt Schacht speaks at the Columbia City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 6 at the Columbia City Hall Chamber in Columbia, Mo. Vidwest proposed continued funding for the program citing community film needs.

Vidwest Studios fights to keep city funding

Ava Gordon, News Reporter October 16, 2025

Vidwest Studios began their year-long outreach campaign on Monday, Oct. 6 at the Columbia City Council meeting. After the city of Columbia announced their 2026 budget may stop funding community media,...

Local Motion advocates for non-drivers in Columbia through Week Without Driving

Local Motion advocates for non-drivers in Columbia through Week Without Driving

Hannah McDonough, News & MOVE Reporter October 14, 2025

From Monday, Sept. 29 to Sunday, Oct. 5, Columbia nonprofit Local Motion hosted a week of events aimed at teaching residents the challenges non-drivers face by encouraging people not to drive for a week....

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...

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...

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Peace Nook celebrates 35 years of bringing social justice to Columbia community

Erin Hynes, News Editor September 8, 2025

Beyond the fair trade products, progressive literature, social justice bumper stickers and buttons, is a grassroots organization working within Peace Nook’s walls. The downtown Columbia store opened...

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 Editor 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, Data & Investigation Chief 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, News Editor 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