Student Politics Archives - Page 17 of 23

National Voter Registration Day at MU pushes students to register to vote

Izzy Colón • September 29, 2019

Associated Students of the University of Missouri, in partnership with Missouri Students Association, hosted an event for National Voter Registration Day across the MU campus to encourage voter registration...

MU students strike to demand action on climate change

Caitlin Danborn, Izzy Colón • September 25, 2019

Youth in Columbia gathered in Speakers Circle Sept. 20 to demand action on climate change, joining a worldwide movement of more than 4 million people. The Columbia strike was organized by Sunrise Movement...

Mizzou College Republicans looks to educate MU community on conservatism

Anna Cowden • September 24, 2019

As a YouTube clip plays standout moments from 2016 presidential debates, straggling Mizzou College Republicans members arrive at their second meeting. Some laugh when Trump says to Clinton, “I will release...

Amid the hustle of the new school year, MU students campaign for hall government positions.

Elise Diesfeld • September 24, 2019

Residence Halls Association welcomed new hall representatives after election results were announced Sept. 6. RHA hosted a Night of Leadership on Aug. 23 that provided prospective candidates information...

New stadium alcohol policy received positive feedback from students and attendees

Austin Woods • September 24, 2019

In August, it was announced that alcohol, specifically beer and wine, would be sold at Memorial Stadium throughout the fall season during football games. As per Southeastern Conference policy, alcohol...

Local grassroots activism at heart of Columbia chapter of national climate advocacy group

Caitlin Danborn • September 23, 2019

A national climate advocacy group is coming to Columbia as MU junior Heather Belser is founding a local chapter of Sunrise Movement. Sunrise Movement is a national organization with over 250 local hubs,...

Period @ Mizzou looks to break period stigma and period poverty

Anna Cowden • September 23, 2019

When Period @ Mizzou tabled for the first time in Speakers Circle in the 2017-18 school year, some thought they were a grammar club. “Once they came over and learned what we were, a lot of people got...

Student opposition brings their voice to pro-Israel event

Wesley Ward • September 23, 2019

MU Christians United For Israel hosted a pro-Israel presentation event which brought Missouri state Sen. Bob Onder, R-St. Charles and two Israeli soldiers to Columbia, as well as student protesters. The...

MU Wildlife Society chapter works to educate students on conservation

Joshua Reneau • September 19, 2019

The MU chapter of The Wildlife Society has one goal: educating members about protecting and conserving parts of the environment in Missouri and abroad. The MU chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday...

Vietnamese Student Union starts conversation on authentic identity at Sept. 10 meeting

Izzy Colón • September 17, 2019

Members of the Mizzou Vietnamese Student Union gathered over Pandan waffles and card games at the start of their meeting on Sept. 10. Music played as junior Annie T.H. Le, president of VSU, picked out...

MSA aims to increase membership through holding town halls, among new plans

Elyse Luecke • September 10, 2019

While most Missouri Students Association Senate positions have remained filled since last April, two executive position seats need to be filled. However, the last senate position was officially filled...

Medical marijuana brings dispensaries to Columbia

Caitlin Danborn • September 10, 2019

Medical marijuana, approved by Missouri voters last fall, will be available for sale by spring 2020 and changes are coming to Columbia, such as new dispensaries. According to ABC 17 News, a company called...