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The Maneater

MU students looking for referrals for COVID-19 tests now have multiple options for free referrals, including Columbia physician Elizabeth Allemann.

Ryan Barich September 15, 2020

As Columbia reaches 638 COVID-19 cases as of Sept. 14, MU students have found themselves scrambling to the nearest sanctioned testing facilities to see if they have the virus. While testing is available...

MU says COVID-19 contact tracing occurs within two days, but students indicate otherwise

September 15, 2020

After reporting a positive COVID-19 test result Sept. 5, MU freshman Maya Kitchens has yet to be reached by a contact tracer. Kitchens is one of many students to experience communication conflicts with...

MU expels 2 and suspends 3 students for violating COVID guidelines

Ryan Barich September 15, 2020

MU officials reported Tuesday afternoon that two students had been expelled and three students were suspended due to their “willful and knowing actions that threatened the safety of the campus.” Specifically,...

Postponement of Family Weekend another change for fall semester

September 15, 2020

One of Ireland Shelton's first freshman experiences was a tear-filled goodbye to family. First, her younger siblings cried a lot, then she did. Without Family Weekend this fall, they will have to wait...

The Penguin joins the list of local businesses in Columbia that have closed permanently due to the financial stresses of the pandemic.

September 15, 2020

The Penguin, a local piano bar and nightclub in downtown Columbia, Mo., announced it would close its doors permanently as a repercussion of the COVID-19 pandemic on Aug. 29. Many students, including 2015...

Flicks at Faurot Field: How MU students stayed safe while having fun

September 15, 2020

MU invited students and the general public to watch two free movies at Faurot Field this weekend while maintaining proper pandemic protocol. According to MU’s Campus Activities Programming Board, who...

MU temporarily suspends seven fraternities and three sororities while investigating reports of COVID-19 policy violations

Maggie Trovato September 15, 2020

Seven fraternities and three sororities have been temporarily suspended in connection to COVID-19 policies set by MU. The university is currently investigating the reports that they have received about...

UPDATE: Choi unblocks students on Twitter after threat of lawsuit

UPDATE: Choi unblocks students on Twitter after threat of lawsuit

September 9, 2020

Following a Sunshine Law records request and the threat of a lawsuit, UM System President and MU Chancellor Mun Choi has unblocked students on Twitter, MU spokesperson Christian Basi said. Basi said...

MU briefly consults Columbia/Boone County Health Department for COVID-19 dashboard before release

September 9, 2020

Prior to releasing its COVID-19 data dashboard Aug. 24, MU sought approval from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Health and Human Services. MU provided the health department with only a mock-up...

Student march brings unity to campus

Student march brings unity to campus

September 4, 2020

The newly formed Mizzou Black Student Athlete Association (BSAA) led a peaceful march from Jesse Hall to Faurot Field on Wednesday to speak out against systemic racism and police brutality in America. Dressed...

COVID-19 concerns create changes in move-in, campus life

Leah Vredenbregt August 16, 2020

MU students moving into their dorms this month can expect a different process than previous students due to COVID-19 concerns. The move-in process began on Wednesday and will continue through next week. When...

College of Education starts new online master’s in school counseling program

Alex Espinda May 14, 2020

In order to expand accessibility to the program, the College of Education created an online format for its master’s degree in school counseling. The school hopes the program will allow students who are...