Man Eater

United StatesColumbia, Missouri, United StatesEnglish

Serving as the independent student newspaper of the University of Missouri, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and student life. It is historically notable for its role as a training ground for professional journalists and for its commitment to providing an unfiltered, student-led perspective on university affairs.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN COLUMBIA

The local print market is uniquely structured around a dual-daily system where a traditional commercial publication competes directly with a university-operated paper. Owned by Gannett, the Columbia Daily Tribune serves as the primary commercial daily for the region. It operates alongside the Columbia Missourian, a general-interest newspaper founded in 1908 and staffed by students at the Missouri School of Journalism. The collegiate community is additionally covered by the independent, student-run Man Eater. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Columbia.

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