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The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

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...

MU System President Mun Choi points towards the panel table while announcing a new $2 billion philanthropic campaign on Sept. 5, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Choi, who assumed office in 2017, was recently awarded a contract extension through the summer of 2031.

MU President Mun Choi announces historic $2B fundraising campaign

Vienna I. Austin, News Reporter September 12, 2025

At a press conference Friday, Sept. 5, UM System President and MU Chancellor Mun Choi announced a $2 billion fundraising campaign for the University of Missouri, the largest in MU history. According...

 A Palestinian flag flies during an MSJP protest on the corner of S 9th St. and Elm St on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. in Columbia, Mo. MSJP holds frequent marches through downtown Columbia demanding an end to Israeli violence in Palestine.

MSJP, civil rights organization bring free speech suit against Mun Choi

Erin Hynes and Isaiah Pinzino August 29, 2025

The Council on American-Islamic Relations announced Wednesday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against Mun Choi, University of Missouri System President and University of Missouri Chancellor.  The...

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...

A University of Missouri staff member voices concerns regarding the institution’s ICE policies during a LiUNA Local 955 town hall on June 7, 2025, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia in Columbia, Mo.

MU implements new parking system amid union and staff concerns

Nico Berlin, D&I Chief August 27, 2025

The University of Missouri Department of Parking & Transportation’s shift to a demand-based parking permit model could displace the lowest-compensated of MU’s support staff – primarily facility...

A painting of Memorial Union in early March at the University of Missouri by Derek Fox. Fox is a professor at MU and throughout the past five years has continued to develop his skill and love for art.

MU professor Derek Fox balances his passions of teaching and painting

Ava Gordon, News Reporter June 3, 2025

Derek Fox, a professor specializing in small animal orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri, has learned to balance his professional life with his passion for painting.  By day, Fox works...

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...