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‘Strip Your Letters’ Instagram account calls for reform within MU Greek life

Sydney Lewis September 17, 2020

_Since this article's publication, Strip Your Letters has retracted its post related to allegations of racism by former Sigma Sigma Sigma president Caitlin Blakeley. Read more about the retraction here._ The...

Rep. Hartzler petitions to add George Washington Carver to National Garden of American Heroes

Emmet Jamieson September 14, 2020

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Columbia, proposed in an Aug. 31 letter to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt that the department add agricultural scientist and Missouri native George Washington Carver to...

Boone County COVID-19 data shows 44.6% countywide test positivity rate, 60.4% rate among 18-22 age group

Emmet Jamieson September 8, 2020

Boone County had a COVID-19 test positivity rate of 44.6% and a 60.4% rate among 18 to 22-year-olds from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, said Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Assistant Director...

UPDATED: Hundreds of MU students march in solidarity with Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association

UPDATED: Hundreds of MU students march in solidarity with Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association

Lily Dozier September 3, 2020

On Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., hundreds of MU students gathered at the Columns to march with the Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association (BSAA). The organization hosted the march with the goal to “promote...

UM spokesperson says Show Me Renewal effectively addresses the pandemic, some students not so sure

Emmet Jamieson September 2, 2020

The Show Me Renewal Plan, MU’s outline for its response to COVID-19, is “very complete” and “flexible enough to change,” UM Director of Media Relations Christian Basi said. However, some students...

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...

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...

Amid pandemic, MU students struggle with mental health

Caitlin Danborn April 30, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some MU students are struggling with mental health, brought on by isolation, online classes and other stressors. On a worldwide scale, experts have said isolation can lead...

‘More For Mizzou’ slate wins MSA presidential election

Ben Scott March 11, 2020

The “More For Mizzou” slate won the Missouri Students Association presidential election. Presidential candidate Anthony Tretter and vice presidential candidate Kara Hjerstedt ran under the “More...

BREAKING: MU moves classes online amid COVID-19 fears

Ben Scott March 11, 2020

MU classes will be remotely held for the remaining time prior to spring break due to COVID-19’s nationwide spread. However, there are no currently known cases of COVID-19 on MU’s campus. “In-person...

Renowned gallerist Douglas Dawson lectures in MU ceramic studios

Renowned gallerist Douglas Dawson lectures in MU ceramic studios

Elise Diesfeld March 3, 2020

Stunningly crafted, exquisitely detailed and unequivocally elegant, art collector Douglas Dawson’s curated selection of historic vessels mesmerizes potters and connoisseurs alike, according to Ceramics...

BREAKING: MSA reschedules the MSA presidential election and student media funding referendum for March 9 to 11

Ben Scott March 3, 2020

The Missouri Students Association rescheduled the MSA presidential election and student media funding referendum for March 9 to 11. Technical difficulties spurred the change, as students weren’t able...