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Ag Week:
Comedy Night a Big Hit
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Sept. 26, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students kicked off Ag Week 2002 Thursday night with Comedy Night at Déjà Vu Comedy Club in downtown Columbia. Judging by the crowd's reaction, it was a "can't-miss" event. (full story here)

Little Expo Promotes Agriculture in a Big Way
Matt Hale, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 26, 2002 - Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) club members put their work "front and center" outside Memorial Union today for the 2002 Little Expo - an Ag Week tradition that brings farm machinery to the heart of campus. (full story here)

Ag Week Community Service Event Raises Questions
Becky Sobus, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 28, 2002 - Bright and early this morning, approximately 130 students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources came together to take part in the second event of Ag Week 2002, Community Service. In previous years, the community service project took place outside MU, but this year's event was held at the university's South Farm. (full story here)

Ag Week Participants Score Points for Attending Events
Cara Copenhaver, Corner Post staff

Sept. 28, 2002 - This year, the Ag Week Steering Committee wants students to "Discover the Differences" not only in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources but also in the scoring system for the numerous activities and events that will take place during Ag Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 4. (full story here)

Ready, Set, Grill!
Jamie Wallace, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 29, 2002 - Smells of marinated steaks and spice-flavored kabobs filled the air Sunday afternoon in the Animal Science Research Center parking lot as College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students showcased their skills at Ag Week's first-ever beef cook-off competition. (full story here)

CAFNR Freshmen Discover Campus
Bill McLain, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 29, 2002 - Five College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students took a study break Sunday in an effort to earn $10 for participating in the Ag Week Freshman Campus Raid sponsored by Mizzou FFA Alumni. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Rev Up for Road Rally
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Sept. 29, 2002 - As part of Ag Week 2002, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students participated in the Road Rally, sponsored by the Ag Systems Management club, on Sunday afternoon. The event is an automobile scavenger hunt during which teams receive clues and questions that direct them to different checkpoints along the way. The winners are determined by time, mileage and answers to the questions. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Worship Together During Ag Week
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Sept. 29, 2002 - Approximately 30 College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students gathered in Allen Auditorium Sunday morning for the annual Worship Service. Alpha Gamma Rho sponsored the event in conjunction with Ag Week 2002. (full story here)

CAFNR Organizations Provide Hands-on Learning Experiences for Visiting Children
Olivia Wyatt, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 30, 2002 - Fourth-graders from around the state gathered for an agricultural learning experience Monday in the Trowbridge Livestock Arena. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Step Out on Stage
Nancy Hildebrand, Corner Post Special Contributor

Sept. 30, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students, faculty and staff took the Blue Note by storm in downtown Columbia for Skit Nite, part of Ag Week 2002, on Sept. 30. (full story here)

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CAFNR on Air
Laura Schafer, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 1, 2002 - We invite them into our homes in the morning. They accompany us on long road trips. At work, they keep us company. Who are these constant companions we all have? Our local radio announcers, of course. (full story here)

Serving It Up at a New Location
Margy Fischer, Corner Post staff

Oct. 1, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students competed in the Ag Week Volleyball Tournament Tuesday night in the Student Recreation Center. In previous years, the competition was held at the Trowbridge Arena. (full story here)

Persistence Pays Off
Melody Dickson, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 1, 2002 - Nineteen teams entered the Ag Week volleyball tournament, which took place Tuesday night at the Student Recreation Center. Teams competed for a $200 grand prize, $100 2nd-place prize and $50 3rd-place prize. (full story here)

Stick Horse Rodeo Saddles Up Students for Silly Sports
Catherine Hanneken and Anna Hardecke, Corner Post Special Contributors

Oct. 3, 2002 - Dirt was flying in the Trowbridge Livestock Arena Thursday night during the "Stick Horse Rodeo," sponsored by the Collegiate Horseman's Association (CHA) for Ag Week 2002. This was the first year CHA took charge of the event. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Compete in "Stick Horse Rodeo"
Andrew Fletcher, Corner Post staff

Oct. 3, 2002 - The Collegiate Horseman's Association hosted a "Stick Horse Rodeo" Thursday night at the Trowbridge Livestock Arena. The event was part of Ag Week 2002. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Pig Out
Lacy Jewell, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 4, 2002 - Approximately 250 College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students pigged out on pork loins, potato salad and baked beans Friday night at the Trowbridge Arena for the Barnwarming Barbeque, part of Ag Week 2002. (full story here)

CAFNR Students Named Ag Week King and Queen
Justin Otto, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 4, 2002 - After a week that included lip syncing, being interviewed and participating in nearly every possible event, Ben Marshall, ag education major, and Dana Henke, ag education and ag journalism double major, became King and Queen of Ag Week 2002 Friday night. The winners were announced at the Barnwarmin' dance, which took place at Nitro dance club.(full story here)

Barnwarming
Christian Prosser and Kurt Leimkuehler, Corner Post Special Contributors

Oct. 5, 2002 - Busloads of CAFNR students danced the night away Saturday at Barnwarming, the final event of Ag Week 2002. (full story here)

Eyewitness Report: Road Rally
Jessica Poore, Corner Post Special Contributor

It's Sunday afternoon at Trowbridge, 2:19 p.m. to be exact, and it's the Road Rally day of Ag Week. (full story here)

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News:
ACT receives national award for outstanding year
Andrea Flynn, Corner Post Managing Editor

July 26, 2002, RENO, Nev. - The MU Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) chapter returned home from the ACT national convention in Reno, Nev. with the organization's highest honor - national Outstanding Chapter of the Year. (full story here)

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Summer 2002 brings changes and challenges for students
Jacob Shellabarger, Corner Post staff

Students returning to MU for the start of Fall Semester 2002 can expect several things on campus to be different. Campus-wide tension surrounding state budget cuts continues, and "Building a Better Mizzou" signs are almost as visible as Truman the Tiger. Here's a look at some changes on campus. (full story here)

MU Ag Journalism partners with Vance
Andrea Flynn, Corner Post Managing Editor

August 8, 2002 - The MU Agricultural Journalism program has entered into a partnership with Vance Publishing Corp. that is intended to benefit both the company and ag journalism students. ( full story here)

Gary Dickinson Student Achievement Center under construction
Jacob Shellabarger, Corner Post staff

August 19, 2002 - Construction is on schedule for the new Gary Dickinson Student Achievement Center in the Ag building. It will open in early September, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 25-27. (full story here)

Family weekend: Full of fun
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

August 30, 2002 - Family Weekend is a tradition that college students often hear about. It is a time when moms and dads come to MU to meet friends and new roommates early in the semester. Parents can also see how their sons and daughters are adjusting to life away from home. (full story here)

Dickinson Achievement Center opening delayed due to furniture confusion
Jacob Shellabarger, Corner Post Contributing Editor

Sept. 1, 2002 - The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' (CAFNR's) new student service office in the Gary Dickinson Student Achievement Center will not be occupied quite yet. Although the space itself will soon be completed, the furniture and other decorations will not be installed until late September or early October. (full story here)

Computer lab will not return to Ag basement
Jacob Shellabarger, Corner Post Contributing Editor

Sept. 3, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students may have to walk a bit farther to use computer labs this semester, as the familiar 1-119 and 1-120 labs in the basement of the Ag building have become the temporary home of the Academic Programs Office (APO). The space, formerly operated by Information Access and Technology Services (IATS) as a student computer lab, will be unoccupied following the APO's move to the new Gary Dickinson Student Achievement Center in early October. (full story here)

CAFNR students have a "Flashback to the Past" at Fall Roundup
Melissa Buckman, Corner Post Staff

September 6, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) freshmen and transfer students had the opportunity to join a variety of organizations at this year's Fall Roundup Sept. 5 in the Ag Building. The event's theme was "Flashback to the Past" and featured many students sporting looks from the 60s, 70s and 80s. (full story here)

All smiles at genomics lab open house
Casey Buckman, Corner Post Staff

Sept. 9, 2002 - Sen. Kit Bond and MU Chancellor Richard Wallace were both on hand with smiles Saturday afternoon to celebrate several advancements in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. (full story here)

CAFNR women join professional sorority
Melissa Buckman, Corner Post staff

Sept. 20, 2002 - Sigma Alpha, the professional agricultural sorority at MU, had its first rush Sept. 16-20. Each day had a different theme varying from 70s clothing to picking up trash. (full story here)

Rural Sociology Club sponsors Farmers' Market
Margy Fischer, Corner Post Staff

Sept. 22, 2002 - Students have the opportunity to learn more about where their food comes Wednesday at the second Farmers' Market sponsored by Rural Sociology Club. (full story here)

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Parking officials answer tough questions
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post Staff

Sept. 22, 2002 - Most students at MU would agree parking is an issue on campus at one time or another during their college careers. It seems that at least once, all students have a problem with it. This year's parking problems, however, have students asking: What has happened to parking at MU? (full story here)

Do you know Truman?
Margy Fischer, Corner Post staff

Sept. 22, 2002 - Have you ever had the feeling that you knew who was in the Truman the Tiger suit? Well, someone from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) is one of the five current Truman the Tiger mascots. (full story here)

CAFNR students are Germany bound
Megan Perry, Corner Post Staff

Sept. 23, 2002 - Ahhhh, Thanksgiving break, a time to carve the turkey, pass the potatoes and scarf down the sauerkraut. That was the plan for many College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students, but now they have signed up to spend a less-than-traditional Thanksgiving break in Germany, sacrificing home cooking for a short-term Study Abroad session Nov.22-30. (full story here)

Mizzou student sakes a spin on "Wheel of Fortune"
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Sept. 28, 2002 - Lee Drury, an MU sophomore from Mukilteo, Wash., will receive his "22 minutes of fame" when he appears on television as a contestant of the popular game show, "Wheel of Fortune." (full story here)

Kemp to head judging program
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Oct. 2, 2002 - Livestock judging team members are preparing for a successful new season with new head coach David "Chip" Kemp. The judging members said they are judging and learning every Saturday and are excited for the upcoming year. (full story here)

Senate candidate Talent takes questions from CAFNR students
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Oct. 2, 2002 - Several MU students, including some from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, rallied in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Talent Oct. 2 at Hulston Hall. (full story here)

Mizzou Tigers for Tigers nursed back to health
Claire McClintic, Corner Post staff

Oct. 4, 2002 - Mizzou Tigers for Tigers (MT4T) is an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the endangered status of tigers through teaching. Although the organization has fizzled over the last year, it's back stronger than ever with a new advisor, increased student membership and a semester full of activities. (full story here)

High school students preview Mizzou
Melissa Buckman, Corner Post staff

Oct. 7, 2002 - Hundreds of Missouri high school students flocked to MU on Oct. 7 to check out the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) for Preview Mizzou. This annual event allows high school students to speak with professors and students and to tour the campus. (full story here)

Career fair opens doors
Megan Perry, Corner Post staff

Oct. 10, 2002 - The Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) sponsored a career fair on Oct. 10 for College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students seeking internships and job opportunities. (full story here)

Ready to work
Krista Nichols, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 10, 2002 - At some point in your life, if you haven't already, you will compose a page or two that describe who you are and what you have done. Revised and improved, this piece of paper may be the key to obtaining your career future. Yes, it is a resume - and once started, it can only get better. (full story here)

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CAFNR student announces run for MSA presidency
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Oct. 14, 2002 - Brett Ordnung has always found a way to exceed his limits, give 110 percent and never look back. Today, he has taken a step in a new direction by filing as a candidate for president of the Missouri Students Association (MSA) in the upcoming elections. A junior in agricultural education, Ordnung said he is a well-qualified candidate. (full story here)

Family creates maze out of corn
Megan Perry, Corner Post staff

Oct. 17, 2002 - A maze of maize is proving to be a good investment for the owners of the "Eye of the Tiger Corn Maze" just east of Columbia. The Shryock Brothers Farms has produced an interesting value-added alternative to its regular row crop harvest. (full story here)

Polishing the resume, Keuker style
Casey Buckman, Corner Post staff

Oct. 17, 2002 -Students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) participated in a resume and cover letter workshop presented by Doug Kueker, ag education major, Oct. 17, in room 2-30, Ag Building. (full story here)

Nappy Roots pumps up the crowd in Columbia
Derrick Ming, Corner Post staff

Oct. 17, 2002 - Kentucky rappers Nappy Roots rocked Jesse Auditorium tonight with songs from their multi-platinum album "Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz." Local and regional acts T.C. and Hazards to Your Booty warmed up the crowd before Nappy Roots took the stage. (full story here)

Schon's speech survives delays, offers success suggestions
Derrick Ming, Corner Post staff 

Oct. 21, 2002 - After some initial technical difficulties, Mary Schon, Epcot Center manager of science communications, gave a highly anticipated speech to students in ag journalism 210 Oct. 21. (full story here)

The cloning debate at Mizzou
Andrew Fletcher, Corner Post staff

Oct. 23, 2002 - Conservation Auditorium in the Anheuser Busch Natural Resources Building was filled to the brim Wednesday when Ian Wilmut, the leader of the team of scientists who cloned the first mammal using an adult cell, gave a seminar, "To Clone Or Not To Clone." (full story here)

Forestry club participates in conclave competition
Margy Fischer, Corner Post staff

Oct. 28, 2002 - MU Forestry Club members took their annual trip to the Midwestern Foresters' Conclave Oct. 11 and 12. The event was held at Michigan Tech in Alberta, Mich. (full story here)

Dickinson Student Achievement Center open for students, despite delays
Casey Buckman, Corner Post staff

Oct. 29, 2002 - In spite of the absence of some furniture and many boxes of files, the Dickinson Student Achievement Center is open for business. The newly renovated facility is located in the Ag Building, in room 2-64. (full story here)

A long overdue groundbreaking
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Oct. 31, 2002 - A groundbreaking ceremony took place at College Avenue and Hospital Drive today to celebrate the new residence halls that are scheduled to be in use by Fall Semester 2004. The facilities, now called the Virginia Avenue Housing and Dining Group, mark the beginning of a 15- to 20-year plan at MU. (full story here)

Students can receive flu shot
Heather Hogg, Corner Post staff

Nov. 1, 2002 - It strikes every year - that nasty little illness that has led many people to start getting shots. That's right, it's the flu. (full story here)

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CAFNR students will vote for Student Council representatives next week
Margy Fischer, Corner Post staff

Nov. 1, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Student Council elections will take place Nov. 11 and 12 in Mumford, the Animal Sciences Center and the Ag Building. Students can run to represent either their respective classes or their majors. (full story here)

Mizzou FFA Alumni members help out at National FFA Convention
Melissa Buckman, Corner Post Staff

Nov. 2, 2002 - Around 40 College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students drove to Louisville, Ky., to work at the 75th National FFA Convention Oct. 29-Nov. 2. The students, all part of the MU FFA Alumni chapter, assisted in the FFA Mega Store in the convention's shopping mall. (full story here)

Spain wins Governor's Teaching Award
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Nov. 2, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Assistant Dean of Academic Programs James "Jim" Spain is MU's 2002 recipient of the Governor's Teaching Award. (full story here)

Natural Resources Students Invade U.K.
Christian Prosser, Corner Post staff

Nov. 11, 2002 - While most students will be settling into the nice summertime rut of working for minimum wage during the day and hanging out with friends at night, a group of College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources students will be heading to the United Kingdom for some international flavor and educational experience. (full story here)

CAFNR student wins MSA presidency
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Nov. 14, 2002 - More than 30 students gathered at Jesse Hall at 9 p.m. Wednesday to hear results of the Missouri Students Association election. (full story here)

Many MU football players choose CAFNR
Derrick Ming, Corner Post staff

Dec. 3, 2002 - Approximately 40 MU football players are majoring in agriculture programs through the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Many of these players are from big cities and grew up without any experience in the field of agriculture. (full story here)

Dauve receives Golden Apple Award
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Dec. 5, 2002 - Paul Vaughn, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Associate Dean and director of Academic Programs was an unexpected guest in the 8 a.m. session of Ag Econ 40 on Thursday. To everyone's surprise, Vaughn presented Jan Dauve, Resident Instruction Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, with the Golden Apple Award. (full story here)

Forestry Club sells Christmas trees, raises scholarship money
Melissa Buckman, Corner Post staff

Dec. 7, 2002 - MU's Forestry Club held a Christmas tree sale last weekend at Faurot Field. The annual sale, which is traditionally the club's only fund-raising activity, provides money for scholarships for forestry students and a trip to a forestry convention. (full story here)

Farm fresh products help keep local farms alive
Sara Brown, Corner Post Special Contributor 

Dec. 12, 2002 - As the holiday season comes upon us, more consumers are looking for safer and better quality food for their family dinners. Others are looking for quality ornamental produce or specialty gifts for the holiday season. (full story here)

Tonanzio's: a unique experience
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Guthrie - Tonanzio's in the Country is an Italian restaurant and lodge with a twist. It's been here in Guthrie for 33 years but has also been located in other places, including Marathon, Fla., where it was called Tonanzio's by the Sea. (full story here)

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Fun Stuff:
Ask Ginger Archives (full archive here)

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Opinion/Editorial:
Crowns, Cows and Miss Congeniality
Megan Perry, Corner Post staff

Aug. 18, 2002, Sedalia, Mo. - "Yes the crown, wear the crown, BE the crown." This "Miss Congeniality" quote captured the spirit of 56 young ladies as they participated in the 2002 Missouri State Fair Queen contest in August. Representing agricultural organizations and industries from across the state, dynamic young women competed in various divisions to claim the crown. (full story here)

Throw Away Those Cigarettes, No Butts About It
Andrea Flynn, Corner Post Managing Editor

September 19, 2002 - I cannot comprehend why people of my generation smoke cigarettes. (full story here)

Follow the rules, and no one gets hurt
Open letter to the readers of Corner Post:

I'm writing as a concerned pedestrian, driver and faculty member at MU. (full story here)

Christmas: who remembers the true meaning?
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Oct. 20, 2002 - Where did all the turkeys go? I know one thing—they sure aren't hanging out at any shopping center or Wal-Mart in Columbia. Last week, I went to Wal-Mart and all I saw were Christmas trees, light-up reindeer and singing Santa Clauses. (full story here)

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People:
'We a bad people'
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Corner Post reporter Anthony Robb took some time to talk with Charles Nilon, Associate Professor Urban Wildlife. Read on to see whatProfessor Nilon had to say. (full story here)

A week in the life of a Little American Royal participant
Alexis Cook, Corner Post staff

During the week of Oct. 14, the Block and Bridle sponsored a Little American Royal to give students a chance to take care of an animal for a week and go through all the preparations for showing it. These preparations included everything from feeding the animal to bathing it. It was a showmanship competition, focusing on the calmness of the person and not the appearance of the animal. (full story here)

Mathews makes memories in run for national office
Sara Brown, Corner Post Special Contributor

Oct. 29, 2002 - In a world where cows, sows and plows can't do justice as adjectives of agriculture, Crystal Mathews is looking toward the National FFA Organization to play her part in changing that image. (full story here)

The life of one MU agricultural journalism adviser
Rachele Kloppe, Corner Post staff

Nov. 11, 2002 - As an agricultural journalism major, my adviser is Sharon Wood-Turley, who was not an ag j major but is a part of the agriculture program here at Mizzou and makes a fine adviser. (full story here)

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Professor's Corner:
Assistant Dean Spain's response

This is Assistant Dean of Academic Programs Jim Spain's response when asked to describe his experience with comedian Kirk Noland. During Comedy Night, Noland called Spain and pretended to be a midget. (full story here)

Dauve and Spain's Top Ten (full list here)

Dean Payne - back in the day

What was Dean Payne like in college? Read on to find out what he had to say about his college experience, in his own words. (full story here)

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Sports:
No more lottery?
Heather Hogg, Corner Post staff

Oct. 15, 2002 - The lottery system for MU men's basketball tickets is gone, leaving some students wondering how the new system will work and why the old one left. (full story here)

Tigers face Kansas for 91st annual Homecoming game
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Oct. 21, 2002 - The Missouri football Tigers will face Kansas at 1 p.m. Saturday for the 91st annual MU Homecoming game. The Tigers will try to end their three-game Homecoming losing streak, and what better team to do it against than the Tigers arch-rival, the Kansas Jayhawks? (full story here)

Missouri wins Homecoming game; fans tear down goalpost
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Oct. 26, 2002 - A Homecoming victory on Saturday gave the Missouri football team its first Big 12 win of the season. Following MU's 36-12 defeat of Kansas, thousands of Missouri fans - led by football players - rushed the field and tore down the north goalpost. (full story here)

Tigers to battle Aggies in Texas this weekend
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Nov. 11, 2002 - The Missouri Tigers will travel to College Station, Texas, to take on the Aggies of Texas A&M on Saturday. (full story here)

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Tigers win in overtime
Anthony Robb, Corner Post staff

Nov. 18, 2002 - The Missouri Tigers have played several close games this season and finally pulled one out in a 33-27 win over Texas A&M Saturday. The win improved the Tigers' record to 5-6 on the season and made them one win away from becoming bowl eligible. (full story here)

Missouri vs. Kansas State: To bowl or not to bowl
Derrick Ming, Corner Post staff

Nov. 18, 2002 - For the first time in four years and in only the second season of head coach Gary Pinkel, the MU football team could go to a bowl game with a win over the 11th ranked Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday. (full story here)

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Study Abroad:
The Clampetts go to Germany

Nov. 28, 2002 - The Ag Systems Management club "engineered" an excursion to Germany over Thanksgiving break. It was a pioneer trip in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources' history. The original plan consisted of 15 Ag Systems Management students touring the Coburg University and various agriculture-related factories, but the trip roster exploded when it was opened up to all of CAFNR, regardless of major. (full story here)

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