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The Maneater

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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

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...

Attendees look at historical projections of Read Hall during the “Layered” art exhibit on Thursday, April 10, 2025, near Gentry Hall in Columbia, Mo. “Layered” is an ASH scholar project that showcased artifacts, zines and artistic displays to memorialize the former hall.

Reimagining safe spaces: Read Hall remembered in campus art showcase

Vrunda Khairmode, News Reporter April 24, 2025

University of Missouri students memorialized Read Hall and learned about ‘safe spaces’ through the art exhibition – “Layered” – on April 10, between McKee and Gentry Halls, where Read Hall...

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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
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MU President Choi announces uncertain budget future

Vrunda Khairmode February 27, 2025

President Choi indicated the cancellation of certain federal projects and a decrease in the university’s expenditures for the upcoming fiscal years in an email to faculty and staff The University...

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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits MU to recruit new wave of Hotdoggers

Ash Merenbloom February 26, 2025

The Wienermobile offers graduating seniors experience in various media and career skills to prepare them for later work The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visited the University of Missouri on...

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MU students establish new undergraduate research program

Ava Gordon February 25, 2025

The Columns Journal helps students publish their research and provides student training Green cupcakes line the front table of Parker Auditorium to celebrate students piling in for the first...

MSA passes increase in STRIPES budget for 2024-2025

Maggie LeBeau October 28, 2024

The MSA STRIPES program, which provides MU students with free rides on late nights, skyrocketed in usage and popularity, leading to a $50,000 budget increase On Oct. 1, the Missouri Students...

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MU removes division of inclusion, diversity and equity

Maya Dawson August 7, 2024

All programs previously under the division will be moved under other departments, a decision that has faced wide backlash from students The Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at...

The words ‘Sustain Mizzou’ are shown in yellow letters, with the background being a meshed image of compostable items and soil.

Sustain Mizzou and Campus Dining Services share plans to reduce waste on campus

Keara Connolly March 3, 2024
Sustain Mizzou held a meeting to give students a crash course in composting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Attendees were joined by Don Jackson, the director of Campus Dining Services.  
A Thomas the Tank Engine themed float with “1st and Finest” written on the side.

Downtown parade celebrates MU’s 112th Homecoming

Joey Lane & Jacob Miklas October 28, 2023
MU hosted its annual homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 21. The parade acted as a launch into the weekend of homecoming festivities at MU.

CAPB welcomes fall season with annual Fall Bash

Katie Fisher October 28, 2023
On Oct. 13, students and staff alike welcomed the fall season at the Campus Activities Programming Board’s annual Fall Bash.