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Spot’s got moves! Marching Mizzou and the Golden Girls perform with robotic pal

Elizabeth Derner and Teagan King October 5, 2021
A halftime show months in the works showed what MU students and faculty could achieve with a robot, music and dance routines.
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Guide to returning homecoming events at MU

Emily Boyett October 5, 2021
Oct. 7-9, the Mizzou Alumni Association is hosting several Homecoming events, including Decorate the District, Campus Decorations, the parade and the football game.
September Horoscopes

October Horoscopes

Taylor Driver and Ever Cole October 5, 2021

Aries (March 21-April 19) Prioritize your personal life this October. You may find yourself extra busy in the near future with a surplus of assignments or MU Homecoming-related events. Make sure to...

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MU encourages vaccination after mask mandate extension

Eden Harris October 4, 2021
In an email sent on Monday, Sept. 13, MU extended the temporary mask mandate for classrooms and other indoor areas, regardless of vaccination status. MU spokesperson Christian Basi explained how the MU community can help fight the pandemic, as well as consequences for MU students who don’t abide by the mandate.
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The first six months: A Q&A with MSA President Landon Brickey

Katie Taranto October 3, 2021
President Brickey discusses his administration’s progress on their four main issues of concern.
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.