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Margritier thrives in the water after battling through injuries

Peter Baugh • November 11, 2015

Missouri swimmer Matthew Margritier walked across the pool deck with a bag of ice strapped to his shoulder. The senior, who had just competed in a weekend swim meet, smiled and called out, “Injuries...

After players’ strike, collegiate athletes have more power than ever

Nate Gatter • November 11, 2015

If you go to Mizzou, I don’t have to tell you how quickly your world is changing. I don’t have to tell you that your campus is leading the charge against systemic racism present in institutions of...

Missouri snubbed for NCAA Tournament, five SEC teams in

Tyler Kraft • November 10, 2015

After a season that saw Missouri finish with its highest ever seeding for Southeastern Conference Championships, the Tigers were snubbed in their bid for the NCAA Tournament. Missouri’s postseason hopes...

Interactive Timeline: Missouri football declares boycott

Bruno Vernaschi, Alec Lewis • November 9, 2015

Graduate student Jonathan Butler was on his sixth day without food when sophomore safety Anthony Sherrils announced the Missouri football team’s pledge to support his hunger strike against UM System...

In light of Wolfe’s resignation, Missouri football team ‘closer and tighter’

Bruno Vernaschi, Will Jarvis, Alec Lewis • November 9, 2015

Monday evening, members of the Missouri football team said they had wanted to use their platform as high-profile athletes to make a difference. It worked. Tim Wolfe, the UM System President, [announced...

Missouri football cancels practice amid boycott

Peter Baugh, George Roberson • November 8, 2015

**UPDATE**: _Mizzou Athletics released a statement at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday there would be no formal team activities Sunday. "Our focus right now is on the health of Jonathan Butler, the concerns of our...

Game contract reveals $1 million cancellation fee, possible exceptions

Jeremiah Wooten • November 8, 2015

Missouri could owe Brigham Young University $1 million if they choose not to appear at the football game this weekend, according to the game contract obtained by the Kansas City Star. The cancellation...

Not all players on board with boycott, per ESPN

Bruno Vernaschi, Alec Lewis • November 8, 2015

Not all of the Missouri football players are supporting the team’s boycott, according to ESPN. After a tumultuous day within [the Mizzou athletic department in which the football team announced their...

Freshmen carry Missouri basketball over Missouri Western, 92-53

Tyler Kraft • November 7, 2015

The Missouri men’s basketball team returned to Mizzou Arena on Friday night for the first time since finishing dead last in the Southeastern Conference 2014-15 season. The team found itself with a number...

Missouri football players plan to boycott until Wolfe resigns

Katherine Knott, Peter Baugh, Tyler Kraft • November 7, 2015

The Concerned Student 1950 movement has spread to the football team. Saturday night, graduate student Jonathan Butler and Missouri defensive back Anthony Sherrils tweeted a picture with over 30 football...

Chadwick sets fastest NCAA time of the season in Tigers’ win

Peter Baugh • November 7, 2015

Missouri’s swimming and diving success continued this weekend as the Tigers hosted Kentucky, Northwestern and Southern Illinois. The men defeated all three visiting teams. Northwestern did not bring...

Award snub serves as motivation for Brothers

Bruno Vernaschi • November 6, 2015

It’s simple: Kentrell Brothers was on a mission. After being utterly snubbed, left off of the list of semifinalists for the Butkus Award, annually given to the best linebacker in college football, earlier...