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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater
The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater
Vienna I. Austin

Vienna I. Austin, News Reporter, Data & Investigation Reporter & Photojournalist

Vienna I. Austin is a reporter and photojournalist at The Maneater. Born and raised in North County St. Louis, she came to Mizzou to pursue a career in journalism.

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A column of climate protestors waves signs and banners from the sidewalk on Sunday, Sept. 21, in downtown Columbia, Mo. Leading chants is Rasha Abousalem, a humanitarian aid worker, member of Missourians for Justice in Palestine, and adjunct professor at the University of Missouri.

Josh Parshall speaks about public transportation and building viable alternatives to driving on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Boone County Courthouse Plaza in Columbia, Mo. Parshall is the chief development officer at Local Motion, a Columbia-based transit advocacy non-profit.

Musician Grace Konrad sings for the crowd at the annual “Walk for the Climate” on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Boone County Courthouse Plaza in Columbia, Mo. Konrad performed covers of “Black Summer” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell, as well as her own original music during the rally

Marchers hold signs as the “Walk for the Climate” makes its way through downtown Columbia on Sunday, Sept. 21, in Columbia, Mo. One sign reads “Climate Action Now!” as another says “Vote for the Climate.”

[Photo] Mid-Missouri Peaceworks hosts Walk for Climate Rally and 5K

Hannah McDonough, News & MOVE Reporter
October 1, 2025
MU System President Mun Choi points towards the panel table while announcing a new $2 billion philanthropic campaign on Sept. 5, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Choi, who assumed office in 2017, was recently awarded a contract extension through the summer of 2031.

MU President Mun Choi announces historic $2B fundraising campaign

Vienna I. Austin, News Reporter, Data & Investigation Reporter & Photojournalist
September 12, 2025
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.

[Photo] MSJP, civil rights organization bring free speech suit against Mun Choi

Erin Hynes and Isaiah Pinzino
August 29, 2025
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