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Biography

I am a sophomore at the University of Missouri Journalism School, pursuing degrees in journalism and sociology. I am the News Editor for MU's newspaper, The Maneater, where I write and edit articles informing our student body of 26,000. I am an intern for Watchdog Writers Group where I research and create data visualizations for a project on mass female incarceration. Lastly, I am a research assistant for a PhD project on weight stigma in healthcare for Black women. I collect qualitative data and code interviews.

Content

Total articles 34

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  Columbia designated LGBTQ+ safe haven by city council

  By Sophia Anderson

  Feb. 25, 2024

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  MU student pleads guilty to second degree property damage after damaging a display Shabbat table showing support for Israeli hostages

  By Sophia Anderson, Vivi Hershfield

  Jan. 26, 2024

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Company Info

The Maneater

The Maneater is a student-run newspaper at the University of Missouri, established in 1955. It serves as the official student voice, providing a platform for news and information relevant to the university community. The Maneater focuses on campus news, sports, arts, entertainment, and local events in Columbia and Missouri. The publication offers daily online content, a weekly newsletter, an annual homecoming print edition, and MOVE Magazine. It engages with the MU community, addressing issues that matter to students, faculty, and staff. Based in Columbia, Missouri, The Maneater emphasizes rigorous reporting and community involvement.