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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

Andrew Rubin, first-year student and CEO of State Street Spices stands outside of the MU Student Center holding his product. State Street Spices is a business he founded when he was 16 and currently sells out of his eCommerce store and office in the Innovators Nexus.

State Street Spices finds a home at MU Student Center

Ethan Palgon, Copy Editor & News Reporter October 14, 2025

In the University of Missouri Student Center, students can find State Street Spices, a small-batch spice company built around blends inspired by U.S. cities. While not yet a storefront, for first-year...

A student takes a gameshow-inspired quiz about the science, legality, and history of cannabis on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Rothwell Lawn in Columbia, Mo. Contestants were asked when
Missouri legalized recreational marijuana, what the difference between THC and CBD was, and more.

Cannabis safety trivia event educates Mizzou students on drug use

Avery Sloyer, News Reporter October 8, 2025

Mizzou Health and Well-Being organized an educational event called “The Blunt Truth” on Oct. 1 to promote education on drug use at Mizzou. According to Alcohol & Other Drug specialist Megan...

Mizzou New Music Initiative receives $4.6 million donation

Emma Harper, Copy Chief May 24, 2025

***EDITOR'S NOTE: The original article incorrectly stated that a source was from New York. It has now been updated to correctly state they're from Indiana*** A $4.6 million donation to the Mizzou New...

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MSJP, YDSA protest Israel-Hamas war in “Gaza is Not For Sale” walkout

Isaiah Pinzino, Data & Investigation Chief April 7, 2025

University of Missouri students and Columbia community members marched across campus to protest the Trump administration’s support for the Israeli government in the Israel-Hamas war More than...

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Large first-year recruitment numbers cause sorority housing concerns

Maddie Madison and Natalie Schaefer April 4, 2025

An influx of sorority first-year students has created a huge disparity between the 2024 member class and the number of beds available the following school year Chapters welcomed over 100 new...

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Local march protests Trump administration’s second-term initiatives

Isaiah Pinzino, Data & Investigation Chief March 12, 2025
Columbia students and community members gathered in Speakers Circle to protest the Republican party’s future plans and the tenets of the Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership document
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El’Moes Global Cuisine opens in MU’s Bond Life Sciences Center

Nico Berlin, Data & Investigation Chief February 26, 2025

The catering business expanded to a restaurant in the Bond Life Sciences Center on Jan. 21, offering US and international cuisine El’Moes Global Cuisine opened on Jan. 21 in the Bond Life...

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Pre-Medical Society to host annual blood drive Feb. 24

Sydney Rohrberg February 23, 2025

The student organization will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross and aims for high turnout The University of Missouri’s Pre-Medical Society will be hosting a blood drive on...

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Martin Luther King Jr. celebration event features speakers, leaders and student artists 

Isaiah Pinzino, Data & Investigation Chief February 5, 2025

The University of Missouri honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 30 with a free event for Columbia community members and students The University of Missouri hosted...

Students connect over MizzouRec cat disappearance on social media

Students connect over MizzouRec cat disappearance on social media

Maggie LeBeau and Amory Moore December 26, 2024

The University of Missouri-related social media communities usually consist of football, class and political content. That changed when posts about the cat that resides outside of MizzouRec named Treadmill...

Sustain Mizzou and Tiger Pantry join efforts to create a composting initiative in Kirklin Garden

Jacob Miklas January 17, 2024
Sustain Mizzou’s ongoing composting initiative has been operating at maximum capacity this semester due to Tiger Pantry's contribution of their excess produce.

Black Alchemy event highlights Black artists in Columbia

Sophia Anderson May 7, 2023
Students and community members gathered in Traditions Plaza to showcase visual art, music and poetry.