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The Maneater

First MSA Senate meeting addresses student concerns on COVID-19, MSA President controversy

Sydney Lewis September 1, 2020

The kick-off meeting of the Missouri Students Association Senate’s 60th session focused on controversy about MSA President Anthony Tretter’s involvement in a large gathering on Aug. 15 at the Brookside...

MU announces 168 positive Covid-19 cases among students

Eli Hoff August 24, 2020

On its first day of classes, the University of Missouri announced that 159 of its students have Covid-19. MU released numbers of active cases among students on a new online dashboard. The data comes from...

Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority tests positive for Covid-19

August 21, 2020

A member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority on the campus of the University of Missouri has tested positive for Covid-19, according to an email sent to chapter members and families, which The Maneater obtained. The...

Covid-19 cases halt gatherings on fraternity property, in-person recruitment

Covid-19 cases halt gatherings on fraternity property, in-person recruitment

August 18, 2020

Update, August 18 10:33 p.m.: The University of Missouri Interfraternity Council's official Instagram account messaged MU's fraternities with an internal memo regarding speaking to the media and Covid-19....

COVID-19 concerns create changes in move-in, campus life

Leah Vredenbregt August 16, 2020

MU students moving into their dorms this month can expect a different process than previous students due to COVID-19 concerns. The move-in process began on Wednesday and will continue through next week. When...

Peaceful protests spark in Columbia following death of George Floyd

Peaceful protests spark in Columbia following death of George Floyd

Kirubel Mesfin May 30, 2020

Columbia citizens peacefully marched along Walnut St. and throughout the city Friday afternoon in protest of the police-involved murder of George Floyd. The protest began outside the Boone County Courthouse...

College of Education starts new online master’s in school counseling program

Alex Espinda May 14, 2020

In order to expand accessibility to the program, the College of Education created an online format for its master’s degree in school counseling. The school hopes the program will allow students who are...

Clubs stay active remotely during stay-at-home orders

Alex Espinda May 14, 2020

Clubs and student organizations at MU find new ways to stay connected with their members — even when they’re miles apart. Various clubs on campus have shifted planned events to fit the COVID-19 pandemic...

8 things to do when classes end

Grace Noble May 14, 2020

This semester has been nothing short of crazy. The transition to online classes may have been hard on some of us, but what will we do without them? When staring at the ceiling or walls gets old, everyone...

Volunteer organizations at MU continue mission after classes move to online format

Maggie Trovato May 11, 2020

Campus may be closed, but some MU volunteer organizations remain active.One of those organizations is Tiger Pantry, a food pantry that serves the MU community. Due to the stay-at-home order, Tiger Pantry...

The Dixie Chicks encourage fans to persevere, keep heads up in new single “Julianna Calm Down” following “Gaslighter” album delay

The Dixie Chicks encourage fans to persevere, keep heads up in new single “Julianna Calm Down” following “Gaslighter” album delay

Tony Madden May 10, 2020

While the Dixie Chicks delayed the initial May 1 release of its forthcoming album “Gaslighter” due to COVID-19, the band offered a comforting glance into the new record with its second single “Julianna...

Businesses make changes in their operations to limit the spread of COVID-19

Mikaela Schlueter May 3, 2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, businesses have had to rework procedures to keep people safe while also being able to remain open. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a lot of...