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The Maneater

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The Maneater

MU Students Start Food Truck on Campus

Kriti Dhaduvai and Maggie LeBeau April 9, 2025

The Melt Master food truck is a student owned and operated business that serves patty melts and grilled cheese. The business is new to campus this year, yet it is already loved by students. Edited by...

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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 plant-based restaurant on Ninth Street in Downtown Columbia,...

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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
Mayoral candidates Barbara Buffaloe, Blair Murphy and Tanya Heath gathered at the University of Missouri on March 12 for an MSA-hosted forum surrounding key student issues
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MU resources available to combat the spike in flu cases in Boone County

Erin Hynes March 4, 2025

Boone County saw a 238% increase in flu cases between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1. MU Student Health and Well-Being resources are available to protect students who experience symptoms In an article published...

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Housing study suggests public transportation changes and university subsidization of apartments for students

Nico Berlin December 26, 2024

A housing study covering Boone County highlighted areas where Mizzou and other local universities can take a proactive role in reducing housing costs for students Amid high housing costs...

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Photo Story: Chancellor’s Arts Showcase displays student artwork and performances

Luca Giordano May 6, 2024

Architecture, sculpture, fashion, theater and music works were presented in the Missouri Theatre’s lobby and auditorium for the showcase The College of Arts and Science held the Chancellor’s...

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Columbia designated LGBTQ+ safe haven by city council

Sophia Anderson February 25, 2024
On Feb. 19, Columbia City Council approved Bill 16-24, an ordinance designating Columbia as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. 
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Starting at the shoelaces: Averi Kroenke’s positive outlook on her foot injury

Dylan Heinrich January 30, 2024

While off the court for the foreseeable future, Kroenke remains a ray of sunshine to everyone she meets. Sophomore Averi Kroenke is an avid reader.  She tells the story of “The...

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Two Decades of MU Homecoming: A Columbia Native’s Perspective

Isaac Lewis October 20, 2023
From nostalgic parades to evolving traditions, a lifelong Columbia resident reflects on the nuances and shifts of MU’s celebrated Homecoming festivities over the past nineteen years.