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“Advocacy Day” platforms mental health to Missouri legislators

Mercy Austin • February 25, 2023

At “Advocacy Day,” two organizations coordinated over 100 appointments with legislators to draw attention to seven bills related to mental health policy. Students and community members...

MSA meets with CDS Administration to discuss dining services in Full Senate meeting

Sam Barrett • February 25, 2023

MSA’s Senators met for a Full Senate meeting on Feb. 14, where they held discussion with guest speakers and confirmed new members. The Missouri Students Association convened for a Full...

Annual Runnin’ Against MS 5K draws 1,000 participants

Shane LaGesse • February 22, 2023

The race raised over $25,000 for the organization.

MSA slate Mizzou4U aims to prioritize student needs, while making history

Saylor Campbell • February 21, 2023

Presidential and vice presidential candidates Miyah Jones and Cydney Perkins are running for seats that have never been held by Black women.

MSA Campus Affairs Committee meets for the first time during the spring semester

Sam Barrett • February 16, 2023

The MSA’s Campus Affairs Committee met for the first time this semester on Feb. 7 to discuss upcoming events and proposed legislation.

MSA’s Social Justice Committee holds its first meeting of the semester

Sam Barrett • February 16, 2023

MSA’s Social Justice Committee met on Feb. 7 to discuss updates to Wellness Week and refresh new members on the legislation process.

RHA honors Harlan during congress meeting

Paige Gerling • February 16, 2023

The Residence Halls Association voted on several pieces of legislation, approved a funding request for a future event and honored the Great Pyrenees Harlan during its Feb. 8 congress meeting. The...

Sharecroppers strike exhibit opens for Black History Month

Eric Kiekeben • February 12, 2023

As Black History Month begins, the State Historical Society of Missouri opened an exhibit in Ellis Library relating to this year’s theme.

Columbia public service workers rally for 10% wage increase

Kathambari Ramkumar • February 7, 2023

Representatives from Local 955 Union and Missouri Jobs with Justice organized a rally outside the Daniel Boone City building, voicing concerns about low staff and working conditions.

Student Coalition for Bodily Autonomy advocates for Plan B access on campus at potluck

Finnegan Belleau • February 7, 2023

Several politicians attended the potluck, which was the coalition’s first event of 2023.

Honoring Black History Month: The beginnings of Black history at MU

Anna Colletto and Jacob Richey • February 1, 2023

February marks the start of Black History Month, a national tradition tracing back to 1926. Read about the first moments in Black history at MU, from the struggle to desegregate MU to the first Black member of the Board of Curators.