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Ethan Williams, Vice President of the Mizzou College Democrats, speaks during the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Showcase, on Thursday, April 17 2025, at Memorial Union in Columbia, Mo. “I’ve been doing this since I was a freshman… It’s a really great chance for me to voice my frustrations with the party to a wider audience, but also the great things that I think we’re doing,” Williams said.
Annual political showcase encourages civil discussion
Ash Merenbloom and Peter Pynadath • May 13, 2025

The University of Missouri’s chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha hosted its fourth annual political showcase on April 17. The showcase offered a forum...

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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....

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Missouri students wait for the gates to open for the game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Additional changes to Zou Pass cause student frustration

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Missouri Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz stands looking out into the crowd during Missouri’s game against Central Arkansas on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. With Drinkwitz as the head coach, he has led the Tigers to a 27-7 overall total record.

Border War returns: How 150 years of Missouri-Kansas history has led to the latest chapter of a storied rivalry

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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

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How the Royals can make a late playoff push

How the Royals can make a late playoff push

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Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson jumps for the football against Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The two teams have not gone head to head in football since 2011, when the Tigers won 24-10.

Kansas-Missouri football game memorializes historic Border War

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A t-shirt hangs on a rack.

Peace Nook celebrates 35 years of bringing social justice to Columbia community

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Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

Back-and-forth battle between Missouri and Arkansas State leads to a series tie

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Missouri Running Back Ahmad Hardy breaks a tackle as he scores a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Hardy finished the afternoon with 112 rushing yards on 25 carries.

Four takeaways from Missouri’s Border War victory

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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

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Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson flies through the air to catch the ball during Mizzou’s game versus Kansas on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. Missouri is 2-0 and will face Louisiana on September 13, 2025, at Farout Field.

Missouri Tigers complete daunting comeback to win latest chapter of the Border War

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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...

Construction of the future Panera Bread restaurant as seen from The Mizzou Store, April 2025.
CDS will change dining plan structure and cut discounts for 2025-26 school year
The Maneater News Staff • July 28, 2025

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...

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 Awareness 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...

Professors balance academia and motherhood
Professors balance academia and motherhood
Alex Gribb, Managing Editor • May 16, 2025

Mother’s Day serves as a time for women to be recognized for their parental roles. For the roughly 220,000 mothers in post-secondary teaching...

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