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Show Me the Issues: “Maximize Mizzou” on student safety

Savvy Sleevar • February 23, 2022

Samantha Hole and Daniel Daugherty’s MSA campaign contends with four key issues impacting the university. The MU juniors explained their stances on each issue and discussed what it will take to accomplish their goals if they clinch the March 7 election.

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

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.

From Thomas Jefferson to Twitter: moments that defined MU this year

Joy Mazur • May 9, 2021

The 2020-21 school year challenged students academically, physically, mentally, emotionally and politically. Despite elections, protests and remote learning, MU still strived to succeed and achieve some...

Student activist group Mizzou 600 organizes campus-wide protest

May 5, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); Activist group Mizzou 600 organized a protest on April 29 against the future implementation of...

Protesters gather in Jefferson City to oppose anti-trans legislation

Emmet Jamieson • April 30, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); A group of about 50 protesters demonstrated outside the Missouri Capitol on April 17. They gathered to oppose...

AAPI vigil organizers encourage future discussion about racism in the U.S. after Atlanta shootings

April 25, 2021

By Teagan King One month after two MU students organized a vigil at Speakers Circle to remember the victims of shootings in the Atlanta area, they and other Asian students hope to continue the conversation...

Amidst pandemic, Columbia shelters adapt to extreme weather conditions

April 24, 2021

By EJ Haas Extreme cold conditions between Feb. 14 and Feb. 22 caused MU to cease on-campus operations for a day. ABC 17 News issued a Weather Alert on Feb. 16, claiming “conditions will struggle to...

Demonstrators gather on MU campus to protest social justice center job cuts

April 19, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); _Content Warning: The following article contains references to rape and sexual assault._ More...

Missouri opens vaccination to all residents aged 16 and older

April 13, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); Missouri moved to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout Friday, expanding access to all Missouri residents...

Garbage remains a problem in East Campus after changes to waste collection

April 13, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); A wander through the East Campus neighborhood of Columbia will reveal some common sights: students coming...

Columbia Police Department use force against Black residents at a disproportionate rate

April 13, 2021

function removePic() { document.getElementById("articlePictureBox").remove(); } removePic(); The Columbia Police Department released their annual analysis of use of force incidents on March 31. The...