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Ainsley Bryson
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Honors Journalism Student at Mizzou | Reporter at the Columbia Missourian | Digital Editor at The Maneater

abryson@themaneater.com

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Hi there! I am passionate about forward-thinking, accessible and inclusive journalism that focuses on bringing national events to smaller communities. I have an eye for stories often misrepresented in mainstream media. My writing is culturally-aware and multi-perspective.
I've recently been into Vice's series Hate Thy Neighbor on YouTube. Jamali Maddix has a unique way of sincerely uncovering the humanity we often forget is behind every political divide in America. This is one of my favorite (and especially relevant) installations.

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Hunting Migrants at the Border | Vice: Hate Thy Neighbour | True Lives
YouTube video by True Lives
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February 1, 2026 at 1:19 AM
One of the best traditions at The Maneater is our yearly Homecoming print edition. This year, I profiled Mike Kelly, the "Voice of the Mizzou Tigers." I had so much fun playing with sports writing while staying true to my voice and expertise.

themaneater.com/131413/homec...
Behind Mike Kelly’s 30+ years with Mizzou football
How the legendary Voice of the Tigers made his mark in the world of sports radio.
themaneater.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM
In December, I created a TV-style news package along with some classmates for a local bakery in Columbia.

It was an opportunity to further hone my skills in Adobe PremierePro, writing for video, visual composition and practicing my Spanish in a professional setting.

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Delysium Artisan Bakery TV News Package
YouTube video by ainsley bryson
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February 1, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Check out my first byline with the Columbia Missourian. I got to talk to some small businesses in Columbia about their roles in the Jan. 30 nationwide general strike against recent ICE activity in Minneapolis.

www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/c...
Columbia businesses stand in solidarity with community in nationwide general strike
A financial boycott took place nationwide Friday to protest recent ICE activity.
www.columbiamissourian.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Hi there! I am passionate about forward-thinking, accessible and inclusive journalism that focuses on bringing national events to smaller communities. I have an eye for stories often misrepresented in mainstream media. My writing is culturally-aware and multi-perspective.
February 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM