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Mizzou Democrats host their first meeting, featuring State Rep. Martha Stevens

Mizzou Democrats host their first meeting, featuring State Rep. Martha Stevens

Cat Sullivan October 1, 2021
The Mizzou Democrats held their first meeting Thursday in Strickland Hall where they hosted guest speaker state Rep. Martha Stevens (D-Columbia), who spoke to the audience about involvement in politics, including the importance of campaign participation.
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City Council Briefing: Columbia City Council approves 2022 city budget, discusses ARPA fund allocation

Ever Cole October 1, 2021
Monday’s meeting saw the approval of the 2022 city budget and more discussion surrounding how the city will use ARPA funds. The city recommended but did not allocate how it will use the ARPA funds.
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Students protest in wake of MU communication of sexual assault and predatory drugs in Columbia

Lucy Valeski September 30, 2021
Angered by a recent sexual assault and predatory drugging of students in Columbia, the organization held a protest in Speakers Circle.
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Latest city council meeting discusses 2022 budget, citizens raise concerns regarding equity in the city

Ever Cole September 30, 2021
The meeting on Sept. 7 included Columbia City Council confirming that public transit fees would be suspended in 2022 and discourse over the use of next year’s budget, including funds for community relief during the pandemic.
MU Libraries struggle to provide free access to information as prices of scientific journals rise

MU Libraries struggle to provide free access to information as prices of scientific journals rise

Alex Cox and Piper Molins September 30, 2021
The increasing conglomeration of publication companies has resulted in more paywalls for students, and smaller selections in libraries.
Mid-Missouri PrideFest organized at Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia

Mid-Missouri PrideFest organized at Rose Music Hall in downtown Columbia

Prajukta Ghosh September 24, 2021
The Mid-Missouri PrideFest, which was called off last year due to COVID-19, was celebrated at Rose Music Hall this year.
“A good problem to have”: Local businesses welcome MU students’ return amid pandemic pressures

“A good problem to have”: Local businesses welcome MU students’ return amid pandemic pressures

Cam Bauman and Emma Flannery September 24, 2021
As over 31,000 students arrive at MU, small business owners are preparing themselves for an increase in customers, accompanied by the possibility of infecting themselves and others with COVID-19 as cases in Columbia begin to rise again.
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Ask an ‘Eater Advice: An unexpected summer lovin’ leads to autumn end

Bri Davis September 20, 2021
Ask an ‘Eater advice columns are written by Galena, a writer for t Fun and Games. Galena is a journalism major, hoping to study investigative journalism to dive deeper into the world of crime. Send her anonymous questions using the form at the bottom of the page!
Ask An ‘Eater Advice: Frustrated Freshie’s professor horror story

Ask An ‘Eater Advice: Frustrated Freshie’s professor horror story

Hawthorn September 20, 2021
This advice column was written by The Maneater’s Hawthorn. A sophomore at MU, she studies journalism, French and women’s and gender studies. Hawthorn hopes to help fellow MU students in any way she can. Don’t be a stranger! Send your questions here: https://forms.gle/zKoT97cPjHALgqgm8
Tiger Pantry, Truman’s Closet, STRIPES celebrate new location

Tiger Pantry, Truman’s Closet, STRIPES celebrate new location

Caroline Schultz September 20, 2021
Tiger Pantry, Truman’s Closet, and STRIPES move to an on-campus location for better accessibility.
Politics for Dummies by Dummies: Get to know some of MU’s political organizations

Politics for Dummies by Dummies: Get to know some of MU’s political organizations

Tadeo Ruiz, Olivia Mizelle September 10, 2021
Three of MU’s political organizations answered questions regarding five political issues in America.
What’s up with Spot? MU innovates uses for robotic dogs

What’s up with Spot? MU innovates uses for robotic dogs

Elizabeth Derner and Teagan King September 9, 2021
Students and faculty have been working with four robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics to get hands-on experience with new technology.