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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.

LBC speaks out after racist post faces no repercussions from MU administration

Mercy Austin and Scout Hudson • January 28, 2023

MU’s decision not to discipline former Turning Point USA President Megan Miller faced opposition from many students and organizations on campus.

Students demand action after reports of racist Snapchat post

Mercy Austin and Scout Hudson • December 14, 2022

Meg Miller’s social media post follows a long history of racist incidents on campus, most recently including the posting of white supremacist flyers on MU’s campus.