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Sophia Anderson
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Student Journalist, The Maneater
Columbia, Irvine, New Orleans
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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
By Sophia Anderson| The Maneater Verified On Feb. 19, Columbia City Council approved Bill 16-24, an ordinance designating Columbia as a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community.
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| The Maneater Verified On Wednesday, Jan. 17, an MU student pled guilty to second degree property damage in Columbia Municipal Court for flipping a display Shabbat table with symbolic place settings for Israeli hostages in Speakers Circle in November 2023. MUPD arrested the student following a 911 call regarding vandalism at a Shabbat table display Speakers Circle around noon on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. The student did not respond to The Maneater’s request for comment.
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.
Columbia, Missouri, United States
'+1 573-882-5500
Founded: 1955