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The Maneater

MSA President Logan Kuykendall and Vice President Kaylie Lineback pose on Francis Quadrangle on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.

MSA passes resolution in support of Legion of Black Collegians

Jae Jepsen, News Editor September 22, 2025

The Missouri Students Association passed a bill on Sept. 10 to support the Legion of Black Collegians and their Aug. 20 State of the University Trickle Down Effects statement.  The bill, Senate Bill...

Mizzou students hold candles in Traditions Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. MU students gathered to honor the life of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk in a candlelit vigil.

‘This is the turning point’: Students organize to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Jae Jepsen, News Editor September 12, 2025

The University of Missouri’s chapter of Turning Point USA held a vigil at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Traditions Plaza to honor the life of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie...

Missouri students wait for the gates to open for the game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Additional changes to Zou Pass cause student frustration

Sydney Rohrberg, News Reporter September 9, 2025

Zou Pass holders will face a new ticket claim process for the remaining home football games this season. The Zou Pass allows Mizzou students potential entry to all Mizzou athletics events with one $200...

MU Students face issues and technical difficulties with final rollout of Athletic Zou Pass

MU Students face issues and technical difficulties with final rollout of Athletic Zou Pass

Maggie LeBeau, News Editor August 29, 2025

Senior University of Missouri student Kampbell Hemeyer anxiously waited by two computers the morning of Aug. 12 trying to buy a Zou Pass. She received an email the week prior that Zou Passes, a $200...

An MUPD police car sits parked in the bottom floor of Virginia Avenue Parking Garage on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. MUPD regularly operates in conjunction with the Columbia Police Department, and is able to work outside of its jurisdiction of the MU campus upon request.

An in-depth look into the safety systems at MU

The Maneater News Staff May 10, 2025
Exploring crime data and resources regarding safety at MU
The University Hospital operates on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.

MU students lose healthcare insurance as Anthem contract ends

Nico Berlin and Isaiah Pinzino May 7, 2025

On April 1, University of Missouri students on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans received an email from MU Health Care informing them that their facilities were no longer in-network. These...

Cars parked in Virginia Ave Parking Structure on the University of Missouri’s campus on Saturday, March 8 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Virginia Ave is one of seven parking garages on campus.

New parking program at MU is followed by mixed reactions

Ava Gordon, News Reporter May 6, 2025

Aug. 1 marks a new era of parking at the University of Missouri. Tiered parking, updated shuttle systems with more stops and extra parking options will be added. The changes have been met with mixed reactions...

Columbia Area Earth Day Festival brings “Our Power, Our Planet” to life

Columbia Area Earth Day Festival brings “Our Power, Our Planet” to life

Ishrat Madiha, News Reporter May 4, 2025

Columbia’s 35th annual Earth Day Festival will be in full bloom this Sunday, May 4, filling up downtown and Peace Park. The festival features over 230 vendor booths, live music and educational opportunities...

Newly re-elected Mayor Barbara Buffaloe hugs campaign volunteer David Wilson after her victory was announced at her campaign’s election watch party on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar in Columbia, Mo. “Barb is just a fantastic ambassador for Columbia and a mayor we can all be proud of,” Wilson said.

2025 Columbia municipal election results

Jae Jepsen and Hadley Hoskins April 16, 2025

Boone County’s municipal election was held on Tuesday, April, 8. Voter turnout reached 25.18%, with 31,586 total votes counted — a 1.68% increase from the previous election — according to Boone County’s...

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Columbia mayoral, City Council, School Board candidates discuss platform goals ahead of municipal election

Jae Jepsen April 5, 2025

Candidates for Columbia mayor, Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board gathered at the Daniel Boone Regional Library on March 18 for a forum hosted by the Columbia chapter of the League of Women...

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Norovirus cases spread across campus

Emma Harper April 4, 2025
What to know about the virus and how to prevent its spread