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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

MSA President Logan Kuykendall and Vice President Kaylie Lineback pose on Francis Quadrangle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.

MSA passes resolution in support of Legion of Black Collegians

Jae Jepsen, News Editor September 22, 2025

The Missouri Students Association passed a bill on Sept. 10 to support the Legion of Black Collegians and their Aug. 20 State of the University Trickle Down Effects statement.  The bill, Senate Bill...

Arris’ Pizza is pictured on Sept. 19, 2025, in Columbia Mo. Arris’ Pizza closed its doors on Sept. 21.

Arris’ Pizza Closes Columbia Location After 18 Years

Ava Gordon, News Reporter September 21, 2025

Columbia’s Arris’ Pizza location closed its doors on Sunday, Sept. 21. Thomas Rost, the owner of the Columbia location, said that after an 18-year run, the pizza joint had run its course. Although...

MU restricts Homecoming Parade participation, bans political expression

MU restricts Homecoming Parade participation, bans political expression

Ethan Palgon, Copy Editor & News Reporter September 18, 2025

The University of Missouri has updated its guidelines for the 2025 Homecoming Parade, tightening restrictions on participation and banning political expression. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept....

MU System President Mun Choi points towards the panel table while announcing a new $2 billion philanthropic campaign on Sept. 5, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Choi, who assumed office in 2017, was recently awarded a contract extension through the summer of 2031.

MU President Mun Choi announces historic $2B fundraising campaign

Vienna I. Austin, News Reporter, Data & Investigation Reporter & Photojournalist September 12, 2025

At a press conference Friday, Sept. 5, UM System President and MU Chancellor Mun Choi announced a $2 billion fundraising campaign for the University of Missouri, the largest in MU history. According...

Mizzou students hold candles in Traditions Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. MU students gathered to honor the life of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk in a candlelit vigil.

‘This is the turning point’: Students organize to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Jae Jepsen, News Editor September 12, 2025

The University of Missouri’s chapter of Turning Point USA held a vigil at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Traditions Plaza to honor the life of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie...

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson jumps for the football against Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The two teams have not gone head to head in football since 2011, when the Tigers won 24-10.

Kansas-Missouri football game memorializes historic Border War

Hannah Halterman, News Reporter September 10, 2025

“BURN LAWRENCE AGAIN,” read a poster amid the sea of University of Missouri students at the long-anticipated “Border War” football game between MU and the University of Kansas on Sept. 6. The...

Missouri students wait for the gates to open for the game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Additional changes to Zou Pass cause student frustration

Sydney Rohrberg, News Reporter September 9, 2025

Zou Pass holders will face a new ticket claim process for the remaining home football games this season. The Zou Pass allows Mizzou students potential entry to all Mizzou athletics events with one $200...

A t-shirt hangs on a rack.

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...

 A Palestinian flag flies during an MSJP protest on the corner of S 9th St. and Elm St on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. in Columbia, Mo. MSJP holds frequent marches through downtown Columbia demanding an end to Israeli violence in Palestine.

MSJP, civil rights organization bring free speech suit against Mun Choi

Erin Hynes and Isaiah Pinzino August 29, 2025

The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced Wednesday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against Mun Choi, University of Missouri System President and University of Missouri Chancellor.  The...

MU Students face issues and technical difficulties with final rollout of Athletic Zou Pass

MU Students face issues and technical difficulties with final rollout of Athletic Zou Pass

Maggie LeBeau, News Editor August 29, 2025

Senior University of Missouri student Kampbell Hemeyer anxiously waited by two computers the morning of Aug. 12 trying to buy a Zou Pass. She received an email the week prior that Zou Passes, a $200...

A University of Missouri staff member voices concerns regarding the institution’s ICE policies during a LiUNA Local 955 town hall on June 7, 2025, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia in Columbia, Mo.

MU implements new parking system amid union and staff concerns

Nico Berlin, Data & Investigation Chief August 27, 2025

The University of Missouri Department of Parking & Transportation’s shift to a demand-based parking permit model could displace the lowest-compensated of MU’s support staff – primarily facility...