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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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MU, SEMO students show support for UAW strike

Jacob Miklas September 28, 2023

Students rallied alongside auto workers at the UAW Local 2250 union hall in Wentzville, MO Striking United Auto Workers held a rally on Sept. 24, headlined by the Reps. Cori Bush of Missouri...

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New public education campaign informs Missourians of abortion and contraceptive resources 

Sara Spreitzer September 25, 2023
The new service hopes to bridge the gap between people and abortion services amid the Missouri abortion ban.
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MU Health Care offers free flu vaccine clinics

Maya Dawson September 24, 2023
Free influenza vaccines are available for MU students, staff and others enrolled in UMSystem medical plans
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MSA expresses opposition to MU Health Care’s restriction of gender-affirming care for minors

Bella Parrelli September 20, 2023
The Missouri Students Association passed Bill 63-04 to publicly oppose MU Health Care’s complete restriction of gender-affirming care for minors in recent meeting.
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Local fall book sale draws community together to support Daniel Boone Regional Library

Emily Skidmore September 16, 2023
Hosted by Friends of the Daniel Boone Regional Library in early September, the annual fall book sale hoped to highlight the importance of reading as volunteers sell affordable books to Columbia residents.
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Converted student housing satisfies some residents

After initial communication frustrations with Residential Life, students express satisfaction with room sizes. On June 1, freshmen Emmie Hachenberger and Grace Gniech received their housing...

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Tigers win and young talent shines in Missouri’s 2023 Football debut

Joey Van Zummeren September 1, 2023
Dominating performances from Marvin Burks Jr. and Luther Burden III led the Tigers to a 35-10 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes. 
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Dr. Michelle Froese, MU’s Interim Dean of Students, hopes to cultivate a forward-facing campus community

Alex Goldstein September 1, 2023
A second-generation MU graduate, Froese spent six years working in the Division of Student Affairs before assuming leadership of its Dean of Students department in July.
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Treeline Music Festival 2023 is canceled

Sam Barrett August 31, 2023

The music festival featuring local and international artists was meant to take place at Stephens Lake Park from Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. Team Treeline announced this afternoon that the Treeline...

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MU Health Care denies previously treated minors gender-affirming care

Genevieve Smith August 30, 2023
MU Health Care will stop providing puberty blockers and hormones to minors who are established patients.
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Sparky’s to donate half of Wednesday’s sales to Centro Latino

Fletcher Mantooth August 29, 2023

Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream is donating half of all sales on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to Centro Latino as part of a monthly fundraising initiative. Half of Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream’s sales...

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Missouri volleyball defeats Illinois State in home opener matchup

Grace Ainger August 27, 2023
Missouri volleyball took down the Illinois State Redbirds 3-1 in their home opener matchup on Friday, Aug. 25.