The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater
The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater
The Student Newspaper of the University of Missouri

The Maneater

Jae Jepsen, News Editor

Jae Jepsen is one of three News Editors for the Maneater. She is a sophomore at Mizzou studying Journalism and Political Science. When she’s not working on the Maneater, Jae is participating in undergraduate research through the journalism school, attending events with her sorority, Kappa Delta, or trying new coffee shops in Columbia!

All content by Jae Jepsen
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

The Maneater News Staff
May 10, 2025
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
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Main Squeeze reopens under new management

Jae Jepsen
April 6, 2025
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Columbia mayoral, City Council, School Board candidates discuss platform goals ahead of municipal election

Jae Jepsen
April 5, 2025
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Mayoral candidates take on transportation, housing and safety at forum hosted by MSA

Jae Jepsen and Hadley Hoskins
March 18, 2025
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MU bug museum looks toward uncertain future

Jae Jepsen
February 2, 2025
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Columbia receives $100,000 grant for neighborhood improvement projects

Jae Jepsen
November 20, 2024
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Maneater on the Street: 2024 Election Edition

Jae Jepsen
November 5, 2024
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