Welcome to the fall 2011 edition of CAFNR Corner Post.
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Week of Dec. 12, 2011

The Food Bank meets needs of tens of thousands who are hungry in Missouri multimedia project by Kerry O'Connor and Meg Robinson posted Dec. 14 , 2011 Approximately 100,000 people every month benefit from The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, located in Columbia, Mo. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary of service, the volunteers and employees are working to fill the void left when local schools are on holiday breaks and children do not have access to the breakfasts and lunches provided during the day.
Fans mourn the loss of rivalry with KU multimedia project by Matt Eisenbath, Margaret Haring and Shannon Yokley posted Dec. 13, 2011 The MU campus was abuzz most of the fall semester over the switch from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC. The university has been a member of the same conference (with minor changes) for more than 100 years.
Little American Royal gives students chance to learn how to handle livestock multimedia project by Cathy Crowley, Aubrey Ellison and Jake Shipley posted, Dec. 13 , 2011 The MU Block and Bridle club hosted its annual Little American Royal during the week of Oct. 3-8, 2011, at the Trowbridge Livestock Center on MU’s east campus. The event is designed to give students hands-on experience with livestock and to help them learn the responsibilities of caring for and showing the animals.
Poinsettia sale requires weeks of work from CAFNR horticulture club members multimedia project by Paige Childs, Courtney Leeper and Hilary Vanater posted Dec. 13, 2011 The Horticulture Club held its annual poinsettia sale Dec. 1 and 2. In this video, you will learn how members of the club prepare the plants for this sale as well as interesting facts about how the plant changes colors. The profit from this sale funds trips to other greenhouses to see how they operate as well as different projects they do right here on the Mizzou campus.
Revisit the 100th MU Homecoming multimedia project by Breanne Brammer, Davis Hamor and Maggie Hardwick posted Dec. 13, 2011 The crowds were larger and crazier, the floats were bigger and better and black and gold was everywhere. Anyone stepping into Columbia to watch Mizzou take on Iowa State was sure to know: this is tiger country.
Thousands attend annual shopping event multimedia project by Sierra Angell, Katlyn Britt-Rankin and Amy Zurweste posted Dec. 13, 2011 The King’s Daughters Holiday Festival has been held in Columbia for 22 years. Combining charity work for the Dental Aid Program with lots of shopping, local King’s Daughters circles host a holiday shopping weekend each year around the beginning of November.
	Celebrating Missouri's champion apples at the Waverly Apple Jubilee by Breanne Brammer, posted Dec. 14, 2011 “Do I hear three?” the Waverly Apple Jubilee auctioneer announces. “Three thousand dollars for this box of Missouri’s finest apples. Do I hear 35? Yes! Now we have 37 for state champion apples. Do I see a hand? And.. sold! The best apples in the state have just gone for $3,700.”
	Bronze tiger icon has proud personality by Kerry O'Connor, posted Dec. 14, 2011 We pass him, we know him, and some of us even ride him. But who is this sleek, bronze cat? The “personality” of one of our newest campus icons varies depending on who you ask.
	CAFNR freshman combines agriculture and athletics for the best of both worlds by Shannon Yokley, posted Dec. 14, 2011 “Two things my cousin Mark has a passion for are agriculture and athletics,” said Leslie Russell, an MU freshman majoring in food science and nutrition.
	Corner Post editorial — Is 'Black Friday' getting too dark? by Shannon Yokley, posted Dec. 14, 2011 The holiday season is filled with cheer, family and of course, giving. However, does the holiday season justify the reason for Black Friday? Black Friday is always the Friday after Thanksgiving. Many stores have incredible sales and open during the wee hours of the morning or stay open late for bargain shoppers. Customers wait in long lines for their favorite stores to open, just to get that deal they’ve been waiting for all year.
	Corner Post editorial — Bikers vs walkers, can they coexist? by Kerry O'Connor, posted Dec. 12, 2011 It’s 8:50 a.m. on a typical Wednesday on campus. The streets and sidewalks are filled with students in a rush to make it to class on time. As you walk on the sidewalk minding your own business, from behind you hear a faint buzzing noise, then …WOOSH!  A person on a bike rushes past almost knocking you to the ground, not to mention giving you heart palpitations.
	It's no myth that Mizzou students love Michael Barnes by Paige Childs, posted Dec. 12, 2011 Michael Heath Barnes is much more than just a mythology professor at the University of Missouri. Barnes is a reader, traveler, rugby fan, husband and a student favorite. "It's my favorite class to go to," said student, Joe Crocker in reference to Mythology 1000. "He's fun to listen to.
	A detailed look inside Greek Life at MU by Paige Childs, posted Dec. 12, 2011 Greek life isn't for everybody, but for those involved, it is a very important part of their lives. The feeling of brotherhood or sisterhood, traditions and socials define what Greek life is all about.
	Corner Post editorial — Textbooks often not worth the investment by Davis Hamor, posted Dec. 12, 2011 Every semester, students are told to buy textbooks for their classes. Not only are these books expensive, but students sometimes do not use the books they are told to buy. Every instructor will make a syllabus that lists the books you are supposed to have for his/her class, but that can be deceiving.
	Borgore rocks the Blue Note by Davis Hamor, posted Dec. 12, 2011 On Monday, Dec. 6, dubstep DJ, Borgore, and various other dubstep DJs rocked the Blue Note. The venue was bouncing with excitement from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. In the past few years, the music genre, dubstep, has grown in popularity greatly. It is a music style designed for people to get energized and "womp." Womping is a form of dance that includes moving your body in rhythmic motions to the sound of the bass dropping. Venues are booking dubstep DJs left and right to satisfy the audience's desire for dubstep.
	CAFNR program undergoes major changes by Cathy Crowley, posted Dec. 12, 2011 One of MU's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs has made a major name change, literally. The Hotel and Restaurant Management major has been given the new title of Hospitality Management.

 

Week of Dec. 5, 2011

	Sally Angell: A leading lady, for agriculture and her family by Shannon Yokley, posted Dec. 9, 2011 As the youngest of five siblings growing up in Defiance, Mo., a rural area near St. Louis, Sally Angell’s roots are planted deep in agriculture. “Growing up we raised a few pigs and Charolais cattle,” Angell said. “We learned how to work hard and we always pulled our own weight of the work.”
	Advice from a long-time professor: love your job and you'll never work a day in your life by Jake Shipley, posted Dec. 9, 2011 Friendly faces abound in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, but one face in particular has been giving students direction, along with a little dose of humor, for almost four decades. George Jesse, animal sciences director of undergraduate studies, is an iconic figure to many students in the department.
	Western wear store is full of small-town charm during the holidays by Sierra Angell, posted Dec. 9, 2011 It's the Christmas shopping season at Angell's Western Wear in Centralia, Mo. Storeowner, Luther Angell, enjoys this time of year. The entire western store is decorated for Christmas and things are starting to get busy inside. On a Sunday afternoon, you'll find Luther sitting in his favorite chair while working at the store. He is surrounded by several granddaughters who serve as the holiday help.
	Corner Post editorial — Finding religion at Mizzou by Margaret Haring, posted Dec. 9, 2011 The University of Missouri, along with the greater Columbia area, has a large variety of religious organizations available for students to take advantage of. MizzouDiversity’s website, offers a useful reference, “MU Guide to Religions.” This is a convenient, educational guide that is meant to inform students and help them find their religious identity and development. This website offers information about religious holidays and accommodations, places of worship, and the religious student organizations that are offered on or near campus.
	Cravings prompt signature drive by Meg Robinson, posted Dec. 9, 2011 The first time out-of-state freshman Jackie Trahan ever visited the Midwest was for MU Summer Welcome. Moving to Missouri and away from her longtime Virginia home was a huge change in her life but when asked about the hardest part of her transition, she replied, "I really miss Chick-fil-A."
	Corner Post editorial — Study abroad is a necessity by Maggie Hardwick, posted Dec. 9, 2011 The job market is competitive. Students join multiple clubs and interview for internships in a frantic attempt to make their resumes stand out. One experience that's becoming almost necessary to gain a corporate job is studying abroad.
	'Heart of it All' shows off Ohio cattle by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Dec. 9, 2011The Heart of it All Steer Show kicked off the Ohio Cattlemen's Association Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) show season over Thanksgiving weekend with more than 800 head of steers and heifers. Trailers from around the United States could be seen on the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, on Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27. Cattle were transported to Ohio to see how they compare to competitors in the upcoming show season.
	Tips to help you have a merry, and environmentally friendly, holiday season by Breanne Brammer, posted Dec. 8, 2011 With the holiday season fast approaching, there is no better time to become ecologically friendly. Start the New Year off right with these helpful "green" holiday tips that will leave you "Dreaming of a Green Christmas."
	J-school alum says Mizzou education, along with hard work, are keys to his success by Davis Hamor, posted Dec. 8, 2011 The Missouri School of Journalism is the world's oldest, and is ranked third in the nation for its undergraduate journalism program, according to education-portal.com. Over the years, Mizzou has produced many well-known and respected journalists. In 2006, Aaron Bennett joined those ranks, and he credits the education he received as a student of the MU Journalism School for his fast-rising career.
	Corner Post editorial — Small family dairy farms vs Large coporate operations by Aubrey Ellison, posted Dec. 7, 2011 Bigger isn’t always better. This dramatic expansion of industrial agriculture has made it increasingly difficult for small family farmers in the U.S. to stay in business. Instead, the food industry has become dominated by a handful of giant corporations, which benefit from government policies that favor large-scale production, according to the Sustainable Table website.
	Corner Post editorial — Is early graduation worth the stress? by Sierra Angell, posted Dec. 7, 2011 "Well, Sierra," said my academic adviser. "It looks like you will have enough hours to graduate in December." Last spring, I was thrilled to find out that I would be able to graduate in three and a half years instead of four. Once this became an option for me, I needed to decide what I wanted to do. I quickly realized that there are many positive aspects to this choice, as well as potential downsides. Eventually, I decided to graduate in three and a half years, instead of the usual four.
	Mizzou fans may have tough competition against SEC fanatics by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Dec. 7, 2011 Tuscaloosa, Ala., was ready for some football on Saturday, Nov. 5. The town's population, which is normally 100,000 people, reached 250,000 people according to WVTV, a local news station affiliated with CBS. Columbia could face population surges like this with Mizzou's switch to the SEC. Much like Farout Field on game days, cell phone signals were jammed at Bryant-Denny stadium during the game. Unlike Mizzou, cell phones were inoperable throughout the entire town.
	Mark Twain residence hall to close at semester's end and get a facelift by Hilary Vanater, posted Dec. 7, 2011 Mark Twain residence hall was built in 1965 and has been scheduled to undergo renovation in the spring of 2012. “At 46-years-old this res hall could use a face lift,” said Nick Hebrank, a freshman resident of Mark Twain.
	Reluctant princess becomes proud Missouri Angus Queen by Courtney Leeper, posted Dec. 7, 2011 Most little girls dream of being princesses with fine gowns and tiaras, ballroom dances and tea parties. One little girl, Kathryn Coon, preferred cattle sale barns to castles and spent her free time outdoors with her dad and grandpa around the farm. Unbeknownst to her, a queen’s tiara was in her future.
	Students learn to mind their manners at annual Career Services Etiquette Dinner by Kerry O'Connor, posted Dec. 7, 2011 The CAFNR Career Services held its Etiquette Dinner Thursday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. in Eckles Hall. The cost was $25 per person. Leslie Jett, executive chef and CAFNR resident instructor, led the dinner. He taught students how to butter their bread, hold table conversation, and the dos and don’ts of being a host, along with many other lessons.
	Black Friday has become competitive sport by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Dec. 7, 2011 Many people think of the day after Thanksgiving as "Black Friday" because it is considered the busiest shopping day of the year. Black Friday has a long history in the United States, but is becoming much more violent than what it started as. Thanksgiving has kicked off holiday shopping since the early 1900s, but the day after thanksgiving did not become known for its extreme shopping until later. Businesses have greatly shaped the way we view Black Friday.
	Corner Post editorial — Mac vs PC: is one better than the other? by Amy Zuroweste, posted Dec. 7, 2011As we head off to college, there are many decisions we must make. Where to go, what to major in and who to live with. One decision that is important, but often overlooked, is what kind of laptop to get. Within that choice lies the long-time battle of Mac vs. PC.
	Beat the stress of finals week at Mizzou by Amy Zuroweste, posted Dec. 6, 2011 As the end of the semester draws near, the MU campus is buzzing with holiday excitement. Decorations are going up, trips home are close by and everyone is filled with holiday cheer. With all of this joy around campus, students may forget about something else also nearing: finals week.

 

Week of Nov. 28, 2011

	Corner Post editorial — Same-sex marriage: a battle worth fighting by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Dec. 1, 2011 Gay marriage is one of the most controversial topics in all of society, but with time, the acceptance of gay marriage may be inevitable. With each passing generation, statistics have shown that the acceptance of same-sex marriages grows slightly. Two factors keeping same-sex marriage from becoming legalized are religious beliefs and personal morality.
	Corner Post editorial — Does Thanksgiving Break come too late for students' sanity? by Hilary Vanater, posted Dec. 1, 2011 Thanksgiving break is the first time some students are able to go home and see their family and friends.  “I haven’t been home yet this semester and I am so happy Thanksgiving break is almost here,” said Alex Bishop, a freshman at the University of Missouri.
	Town comes out to support Centralia High School Homecoming Slideshow by Sierra Angell, posted Nov. 29, 2011 The 2011 Centralia Homecoming parade featured the usual floats and community organizations that Centralia citizens have come to look forward to watching over the years. The local Boy Scouts, 4-H clubs and Centralia High School FFA were just a few organizations featured in the parade. Each high school class also created a float depicting a scene that applied to this year's theme of "Friday Night Lights."
	Meet Laura Denker: CAFNR coordinator of student services by Matt Eisenbath, posted Nov. 29, 2011 Growing up on a family farm most of her life, Laura Denker, coordinator of student services in the CAFNR Academic Programs office, has learned the meaning of small-town values. Denker's mother and father are farmers raising cattle and crops, and she is the middle child of three children. Cheryl Stevens, a co-worker of Denker, said that she brings those strong family values into the workplace every day.
	Food Science Association turkeys are gobbled-up during sale by Breanne Brammer, posted Nov. 29, 2011 For those who missed the chance to harvest their own turkey this year during the hunting season, the Food Science Association offered an opportunity to get a turkey, and this one was already oven ready. The organization held its annual frozen turkey sale from Nov. 16-18 because holiday dinners are not the same without a turkey.
	Gene Ridenhour, MD: a doctor's lifetime of compassion by Margaret Haring, posted Nov. 29, 2011 Whether sharing plants and gardening knowledge, caring for his patients, or removing a fish hook from the lip of a neighbor’s dog, Gene Ridenhour, M.D., is known as a talented and compassionate person.
	Outstanding education at MU attracts students from around the world by Amy Zuroweste, posted Nov. 29, 2011 With the best journalism school in the country and one of the best agriculture schools, MU attracts people from all over the world. According to the MU International Center, 20 percent of graduate student enrollment is international students coming from 103 different countries. The Science and Agricultural Journalism program in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is home to Yin Xu, who has traveled all the way from Shanghai, China.
	Corner Post editorial — Perhaps we need a lesson in the exciting improvements in effeciency by Courtney Leeper, posted Nov. 29, 2011 The other day as I was watching “The Beverly Hillbillies,” my eyes were opened to just how much our perception of food production has changed from the 1960s to today.
	High school students get a glimpse of ag by Jake Shipley, posted Nov. 29, 2011 There were some unusual guests on the campus of Rock Bridge High School on Thursday, Nov. 3. Several farm animals and various types of agriculture equipment showed up for Ag Day at the high school in Columbia, Mo. Clubs and organizations from various schools across the state brought in animals and set up booths. The goal was to promote agriculture and educate students who otherwise might not have the opportunity to interact with agriculture and its practices.

 

Week of Nov. 14, 2011

	It's a done deal; MU joins the SEC by Davis Hamor, posted Nov. 18, 2011 The Big 12 Conference has long been a successful football conference ... until this past May, when two long-time Big 12 members, Nebraska and Colorado, left the league. These moves were brought on by the lack of money that the entirety of the Big 12 was receiving. Ever since then, the conference has been struggling to stay together and find ways to be more profitable.
	Kali Parrish: Hard work and determination are foundation of her success by Aubrey Ellison, posted Nov. 18, 2011 At first glance, Kali Parrish might look like your typical MU aggie, but in reality, she is so much more. “She is a blue-eyed girl with a Texas attitude from Washington, Mo., with long, curly hair,” said Destinee Keeling, a junior animal science major from Portsmouth, Va. “If she has something to say, she won’t hold it in.”
	Local hacky sack guru is hall of famer by Maggie Hardwick, posted Nov. 18, 2011 'Do a Torque, followed by a Drifter, then a Paradox and finish with a Nemesis.' While this may seem like nonsense to some, this is common knowledge to any serious hacky-sacker like Derrick Fogle.
	Meet Matthew Pourney: New CAFNR director of study abroad by Breanne Brammer, posted Nov. 18, 2011“Before I studied abroad, I had never even been on a plane,” said Matthew Pourney, new study abroad director for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. “My first flight was a direct flight from St. Louis to Paris. Taking that first step off the plane and realizing you are half a world away was my chance to really prove how independent I thought I was.”
	Joseph Gordon-Levitt blows away Mizzou students with presentation at Jesse by Paige Childs, posted Nov. 17, 2011 On Oct. 26, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 30-year old actor and producer, came to Jesse Hall at Mizzou to promote his open-collaboration production company called Hit RECord.
	Monopoly continues legacy of father by Katlyn Britt-Ranking, posted Nov. 16, 2011 Monopoly is more than a childhood game, it is the name of the newest sensation in the club calf industry. Monopoly is a 5-year old, three-way cross (Chianina X Angus X Maine Anjou) bull that is redefining the club calf business much like his father, Heatwave, did.
	Positive impact of Rock Bridge ag ed teacher goes beyond the classroom by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Nov. 16, 2011 "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve" is the motto that FFA teaches its members to live by. Columbia Public Schools instructor, Larry Henneke, exudes the lifestyle by ensuring the success of his students.

 

Week of Nov. 7, 2011

	Corner Post Review — Sparky's puts a new twist on ice cream by Breanne Brammer, posted Nov. 9, 2011 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, like most people, food is on my mind. My mouth waters at the prospect of what will be on my family's Thanksgiving table, and no family dinner is complete without that "one dish" prepared by a relative who is attempting a new, creative version of a traditional Thanksgiving dish. That "one dish" always seems to be an exceptionally unique version of the original product.
	Local restaurateur pays homage to his teachers with Red and Moe's by Sierra Angell, posted Nov. 9, 2011 Tom Rippeto is the owner of Red and Moe’s Pizzeria located on Ninth Street in Columbia. The Pizzeria opened less than two years ago, but that wasn’t the first time that 67-year-old Tom had made and served pizza from a restaurant. Tom has been around the restaurant and pizza business most of his life.
	Foremost Dairy: Benefits Mizzou, benefits you story and photos by Aubrey Ellison, posted Nov. 9, 2011 Driving up to the University of Missouri's Foremost Dairy Center in late October is a beautiful site. The green grass, fall leaves and the bright white fence lining the drive, keeping the Holsteins and Guernseys in their place, is almost magical.
	The flu bug bites by Maggie Hardwick, posted Nov. 8, 2011 Sniffling and coughing are soon to visit the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Yes, the cold and flu season is upon us and there are several things MU students can do to try to stay healthy.
	A century of coming home to Mizzou by Matt Eisenbath, posted Nov. 8, 2011 October 15, 2011, marked the 100th year since the first homecoming at the University of Missouri. Students and alumni once again gathered this year to celebrate the event. Events such as talent, house decorations and float were carried on as usual, but organizations were excited to promote homecoming even more this year.
	Corner Post editorial — Proposed cuts to Farm Bill would hurt more than just farmers by Breanne Brammer, posted Nov. 8, 2011 According to my four-year plan, in 2014 I will be preparing for college graduation and beginning the next path of my life. Just as my future will be changing dramatically in 2014, so will the future of the United States agriculture industry.
	Seekers, quaffles and snitches — Muggle Quidditch hits the Quad by Amy Zuroweste, posted Nov. 8, 2011 Every Wednesday afternoon the MU quad is filled with an interesting site.  The stretch of grass leading the way to campus trademark columns will be filled with up to 20 students running around on broomsticks, trying to put the quaffle through one of three hoops. The fantasy world of Harry Potter has found a way to crash-land right onto MU’s campus, with Muggle Quidditch.
	CAFNR Night Out is galactic fun story and photos by Amy Zuroweste, posted Nov. 8, 2011 Students of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) were able to take a break from the books, kick back, and spend a night with friends at the 2011 Fall CAFNR Night Out. Galactic Fun Zone in Columbia, Mo., was hopping with MU CAFNR students bowling, eating pizza, playing laser tag, and mingling with friends. CAFNR Night Out was held on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
	Musician grounded by deep Missouri roots by Hilary Vanater, posted Nov. 8, 2011 “My roots run deep, four generations of people like me, workin’ hard and proud of where we come from ….” These are lyrics from Liz Moriondo’s favorite song she has written to date, Down a Backroad. The song hits close to home for her with a lot of family and hometown history in it.

 

Week of Oct. 31, 2011

	Students learn to lead at CAFNR Little American Royal by Shannon Yokley, posted Nov. 2. 2011 Students weren’t afraid to get their boots a little dirty on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Little American Royal held in Trowbridge Livestock Arena. The Little American Royal is a show for MU students to gain experience showing livestock and handling show animals properly. It also served as a way to earn extra credit for animal science classes. The show is based off of the American Royal, which is a national livestock exposition, held annually in Kansas City, Mo.
	Farmers Market brings out vendors, students for locally grown treats by Courtney McBay, posted Nov. 2, 2011 In February 2009, the University of Missouri Food Coalition started a Farmers Market in Lowry Mall. Local vendors came to campus and, for $20 for a spot, sold their homegrown goods, including pies, vegetables, burgers and more.
	Poosey drive-through exhibits conservation efforts and local history by Courtney Leeper, posted Nov. 2, 2011 The “Kingdom of Poosey,” was once a community between Grundy and Livingston counties in northwest Missouri. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) purchased 5,863 acres of this land and converted it into Poosey Conservation Area.

 

Week of Oct. 24, 2011

	Open mic night another success by Margaret Haring, posted Oct. 28, 2011 MU students responded with applause after each performance at the monthly open mic night at the MU Memorial Union. The most recent open mic night was held on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. The night began with the emcee welcoming students to the event.
	Serving Columbia at Granny's House by Courtney Leeper, posted Oct. 28, 2011 The University of Missouri provides many opportunities for students, but MU also gives Columbia and its citizens valuable opportunities. Students getting involved in service organizations off-campus is one example of ways the university benefits the community. An organization students get involved in is Granny’s House, a Christian based organization that strives to show God’s love to children living in Columbia’s public housing.
	Corner Post editorial — Deer may cause some harm, but deer season provides many enjoyable experiences by Jake Shipley, posted Oct. 28, 2011 Destroyed crop fields, demolished automobiles, and memorable times with friends, family, and the outdoors; these three things have one thing in common — they can all come from whitetail deer. The hunting of whitetail deer in Missouri has taken place since pre-settlement times according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) website. Although their numbers over the years dwindled to as low as 400 head statewide during the 1920s, they have climbed back into a steady, and in some areas increasingly abundant, population.
	Zombie invasion becoming campus tradition by Breanne Brammer, posted Oct. 28, 2011 They have been spotted chasing targets through the lines of Plaza 900 dining hall, running across the Quad and accomplishing missions outside of Ellis Library. If you happened to run into any bandana-wearing and nurf gun-shooting students on campus this past week, there is no cause for alarm. You were a witness of the culture phenomenon of Humans vs. Zombies.
	Leaders will emerge at the upcoming Agriculture Future of America Conference by Breanne Brammer, posted Oct. 28, 2011 Imagine an event where the nation's top collegiate agricultural students meet to further their agriculture knowledge, develop skills for workplace preparation and network with agriculture industry leaders. The upcoming national Agriculture Future of America Conference will be such an event, and is held in Kansas City at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center on Nov. 3-6.

 

Week of Oct. 10, 2011

Corner Post review— Hot Box Cookies brings back memories of home by Breanne Brammer, posted Oct. 11, 2011 The scent of freshly baked cookies hits me as soon as I walk through the doors. The smells bring back memories of holidays, afternoon snacks and hours spent in grandma’s kitchen. Hot Box Cookies not only smells amazing, but offers college students homemade cookies with unique ingredients, speedy delivery times and a chance to recall the comforts of home.

Record number of high schoolers attend annual Preview Mizzou story and photo by Matt Eisenbath, posted Oct. 11, 2011 The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources held its annual Preview Mizzou Oct. 3 at Memorial Union. The event is a chance for high school students to tour Mizzou, visit with CAFNR faculty and staff, and learn about what the school has to offer. Students are offered a tour of the campus and are able to use the dining halls for lunch to experience college life. Students break up into small groups to learn more about the degree programs in CAFNR.

 

Week of Oct. 3, 2011

MU residence hall observes Peace Day with clothing collection and symbols of peace by Maggie Hardwick, posted Oct. 4, 2011 The sound of a bell rings out at the United Nations Headquarters. This bell is made of coins contributed by children from all over the world to remind the world of the human cost of war. It is rung every year on Sept. 21 to celebrate International Peace Day.

 

Week of Sept. 26, 2011

	High commodity prices are good for some, but challenging for livestock producers by Jake Shipley, posted Sept. 30, 2011 While some people enjoyed the hot weather throughout July and August, those dry days weren’t doing farmers any favors.The 2011 growing season started out with above average rainfall for most of the state, and continued through the month of June. In July and August, farmers were plagued with below average levels of precipitation. These below average conditions put a great deal of stress on many farmers’ crops.
	CAFNR study abroad programs continue to expand and offer diverse experiences by Hilary Vanater, posted Sept. 29, 2011 The College of Agriculture Food and Natural Recourses offers Study Abroad programs to both CAFNR and MU students. “Studying abroad is a great opportunity for students to earn credit towards their degree while having fun learning about a new culture and lifestyle. With 21 destinations and four different sessions there is a perfect program for everyone,” said Shelby Davis, an agricultual education major.
	Career Fair — backwards? by Shannon Yokley, posted Sept. 29, 2011 The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Services will host a Reverse Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union. The Reverse Career Fair is held the evening before the annual CAFNR Career Fair.
	Corner Post editorial — Does CAFNR Week need to change? by Matt Eisenbath, posted Sept. 29, 2011 The fall semester at Mizzou is upon us. New freshmen are getting acclimated to their new college, philanthropies are wide-spread and homecoming is right around the corner. Everyone is as busy as they have ever been and seem to be overwhelmed by stress. It seems like a perfect time to tell students that they have another event to worry about, right? Meet CAFNR Week, a weeklong competition among the organizations of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.

Week of Sept. 19, 2011

	Greek life is one way to find your niche by Amy Zuroweste, posted Sept. 23, 2011 With more than 30,000 students at MU, it is easy to get lost in the crowd.  The university has numerous options to help students get involved. One of those is Greek life.
	Corner Post editorial — Prop B, Voters Protection Act and HSUS: What's going on in our state? by Paige Childs, posted Sept. 23, 2011 On Nov. 4, 2010, a proposition was passed through the state of Missouri that would be a footstep in the door of government for members of the Humane Society of the United States, HSUS.
	Students can get a taste of southeast Asia at new campus dining eatery, Sabai by Davis Hamor, posted Sept. 23, 2011 Mizzou students now have another choice when it comes to eating on campus due to the opening of Sabai. Sabai is a southeast Asian restaurant that provides an assortment of portable foods. Their menu consists of wraps, bowls, and salads, which make for easy walking food for students to munch on from class to class.
	Corner Post editorial — Facebook safety by Cathy Crowley, posted Sept. 23, 2011 It was 10 p.m., and I was panicking. In exactly 12 hours, I had an essay due in English. I was such in a rush to get out of the class earlier that day that I forgot to write down the topic for my paper. None of my friends were answering my calls or responding to my text messages.
	Mizzou Farm Bureau nominee takes Missouri State Fair Crown by Katlyn Britt-Rankin, posted Sept. 23, 2011 Sixty-two young women and their parents filled the Mathewson Exhibition Center in Sedalia on Aug. 11 for the annual Missouri State Fair Queen Contest. The queen contest started the fair this year with two days of competition leaving Meredith Jones, junior agriculture education major, the 2011 Queen.
	Callaway nuclear plant would be unlikely to suffer damage from earthquake by Margaret Haring, posted Sept. 23, 2011 Experts say the public should not worry about the effects of an earthquake or any other natural disaster on the Callaway Plant, a nuclear power plant, near Fulton, Mo., just east of Columbia.

 

Week of Sept. 12, 2011

	Students have mixed opinions on soaring enrollment at MU by Matt Eisenbath, posted Sept. 15, 2011 Right now, the University of Missouri knows only one direction: up. The enrollment at Mizzou has hit record highs for the past two years. More students are applying, more are getting accepted and the increase is becoming noticeable.
	Hurricane Irene has lasting impact on agriculture and our economy by Courtney Leeper, posted Sept. 15, 2011 In the days leading up to the arrival of Hurricane Irene, communities throughout the East Coast prepared for stormy weather. The storm is over, but its effects, especially in the agricultural community, remain. (more)
	100th Homecoming expected to have strong impact on Columbia economy by Breanne Brammer, posted Sept. 14, 2011 Thousands of fans are decked out in their black and gold. Students are boasting tiger pride and painted faces. Proud parents are shouting at the first touchdown, and alumni are returning to their alma mater. Many will be returning home on Oct. 15 to the University of Missouri centennial homecoming, where the Tigers will take on Iowa State. (more)
	Scoot over for scooters by Maggie Hardwick, posted Sept. 14, 2011 They are everywhere. They come in every color including pink, blue, yellow and red. They park and hide among motorcycles and bicycles all over campus. Their owners often wear a smile and always a helmet. The helmet is for safety. The smile is for the small gas bill. (more)
	'Team Beef' promotes healthy lifestyles by Sierra Angell, posted Sept. 14, 2011 Other runners are constantly asking Tina Van Horn, Missouri Beef Industry Council running team member, about her red jersey that reads “Team Beef” as she runs in half-marathons like the ‘Go! St. Louis.’ (more)

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