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Newly re-elected Mayor Barbara Buffaloe hugs campaign volunteer David Wilson after her victory was announced at her campaign’s election watch party on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ozark Mountain Biscuit & Bar in Columbia, Mo. “Barb is just a fantastic ambassador for Columbia and a mayor we can all be proud of,” Wilson said.
2025 Columbia municipal election results
Jae Jepsen and Hadley Hoskins • April 16, 2025

Boone County’s municipal election was held on Tuesday, April, 8. Voter turnout reached 25.18%, with 31,586 total votes counted — a 1.68%...

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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...

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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

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The University Hospital operates on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.

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An MUPD police car sits parked in the bottom floor of Virginia Avenue Parking Garage on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. MUPD regularly operates in conjunction with the Columbia Police Department, and is able to work outside of its jurisdiction of the MU campus upon request.

An in-depth look into the safety systems at MU

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The Tau Beta Pi statue outside of the University of Missouri College of Engineering on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. The Tau Beta Pi chapter was founded in 1902 and is the second oldest in the nation.

COLUMN: Pay-to-play or prestige? What honor societies offer MU grads

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Re-examining the legacy of ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ 20 years later

Re-examining the legacy of ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ 20 years later

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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches the video board as it replays the previous snap on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

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Old clothes, fresh cause: Columbia comes together in support of increased access to abortions

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Mizzou New Music Initiative receives $4.6 million donation

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Mizzou New Music Initiative receives $4.6 million donation
Emma Harper, News Reporter • 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...

MU observes Sexual Assault Awarness Month
Sydney Rohrberg, News Reporter • May 24, 2025

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center coordinated a variety of events during April in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness...

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MSJP, YDSA protest Israel-Hamas war in “Gaza is Not For Sale” walkout
Isaiah Pinzino • April 7, 2025

University of Missouri students and Columbia community members marched across campus to protest the Trump administration’s support for the...

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Main Squeeze reopens under new management
Jae Jepsen • April 6, 2025

After five years as an eco market, Main Squeeze has reopened with a menu featuring old favorites and new innovation Main Squeeze, a...

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Columbia mayoral, City Council, School Board candidates discuss platform goals ahead of municipal election
Jae Jepsen • April 5, 2025

Candidates for Columbia mayor, Columbia City Council and Columbia School Board gathered at the Daniel Boone Regional Library on March 18 for...

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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...

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