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Week of December 21, 2009

	A life rich in culture and global experiences, helps MU professor inspire students by Eran Shelby, posted Dec. 23, 2009 A cup of mid-day coffee and a brief description of the restaurant her husband was taking her to for their weekly ‘date night’ was the beginning of an inviting conversation with Mary Grigsby, MU associate professor of rural sociology, about her life experiences.
	Good communication shifts Mizzou Racing Formula SAE Team into the fast lane Story and photo by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Dec. 23, 2009 Most think of summer as the racing season. But the Mizzou Racing team knows that, in reality, racing season is a yearlong effort. The Mizzou Racing Formula Society of Automotive Engineers team, known as FSAE, is a student-run project of mostly engineer majors who work year-round to design, build and enter race cars in annual competitions.
	Bill Stouffer — From field to Senate seat by Kari Weis, posted Dec. 23, 2009 Being a politician was never one of Bill Stouffer’s goals in life. He planned on graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in agricultural economics, marrying his wife Sue Ellen and continuing to farm in Saline County — all of which he did. However, what this rural kid from Napton, Mo., did not plan on was going from the tractor seat to being the first republican Senator to represent Missouri’s District 21.
	Field to fork: The rise of community supported agriculture by Kari Weis, posted Dec. 23, 2009 Just five miles outside Moberly, Mo., you can find Danjo Farms, home of community supported agriculture operators Dan and Joanne Nelson. In January 2006, the couple of professional natural gardeners purchased 15 acres and started their CSA operation.
	Returning to the farm? There's a class for that! by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Dec. 22, 2009 Of the many agricultural courses offered at MU, it is hard to pick one that could be more significant than “Returning to the Farm” for students planning to do just that. The goal of the class is not only to put students back on the farm, but to help them make better decisions.
	The magic is spreading: 'Magic Tree' creator decorates six trees in Columbia Story and photo by Samantha Rhoades, posted Dec. 22, 2009 Not far down Old Plank Road in Columbia, a line of cars forms on a quiet street that is unusually busy this time of year. Families, students and residents from Columbia and elsewhere are on the way to a small nook in the south of town, located on West Hickam Drive.  This is home to the Magic Tree, a 40-year-old crabapple strewn with 75,000 lights.
	Wild about animals: Professor Trista Strauch shares her passion with students by Samantha Rhoades, posted Dec. 21, 2009 Students of the captive wild animal management classes may find themselves sitting around a campfire at a wolf sanctuary, waiting to hear a howl while discussing endangered species. Others spend the weekend working with keepers at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kan.
	A look inside Missouri Agritourism by Eran Shelby, posted Dec. 21, 2009 Nestled in the heart of St. Clair County, Mo., is Kevin and Sharon Wisner Farms. What started as an FFA project is now a staple in this small community for fall decorations, farm tours, pumpkin picking and walnut hulling. This farm is a part of the growing agritourism trend found throughout Missouri.
	Opinion: National Animal Identification System has potential to harm small farmers by Eran Shelby, posted Dec. 21, 2009 Living in a farming community and belonging to a family filled with cattle farmers, I have been around cattle all of my life. For as long as I can remember, my family has gotten along successfully using their own method of identifying cows by branding, ear notching and using a medical identification tag in the ears of cattle.
	The house that Frank built: Noah's Ark of the Midwest by Ty Scheets, posted Dec. 21, 2009 At a community pie supper in the 1940s in Macon, Mo., a musician by the name of Frank Lolli was an entertainer for the evening. But, he was also asked to stand in for the missing auctioneer and sell the pies. After the sale, the man realized that he enjoyed auctioneering and decided to learn the trade. This is not your average beginning to a sale barn, but then again, Lolli Bros. Livestock Market is not your average auction company.
	Mizzou Agricultural Education program ranks 4th in the nation by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Dec. 21, 2009 Two professors at the Ohio State University recently authored a study with input from 82 different universities about agricultural education programs, and the University of Missouri was found to be the 4th best in the nation. The study asked different professionals in the field to rank agricultural education programs based on research, faculty and program characteristics.
	Opinion: AFA Leaders Conference: Great opportunity to connect in unexpected ways by Booklyn Shearer, posted Dec. 21, 2009 As I prepared for the 2009 Agriculture Futures of America conference in November, my Mom told me there was a "guy I had to meet."  My parents took a cruise last October and met another couple whose son was my age and interested in agriculture.  It turns out we were both planning to attend the AFA conference in Kansas City. I thought my Mom was just trying to set up me up with him, and I imagined the chances of meeting him were slim to none. But, sure enough, I met Blake Laethem from Caro, Mich.
	Mizzou Ag Communicators of Tomorrow hosts ag journalism forum by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Dec. 21, 2009 On Nov. 19, the Mizzou Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow hosted an agricultural journalism forum with a panel of four speakers. The speakers ranged from a director of a large radio corporation to a senior dairy territory manager for an animal-health business.
	'Postcard' from the URA Rookie of the Year Inside the 2009 United Rodeo Finals by Hannah Riddle, posted Dec. 21, 2009 Besides writing for CAFNR Corner Post and busily attending school at Mizzou, I am a competitive barrel racer on a state and national level. My most recent adventure was at the United Rodeo Finals, Nov. 4 to 7, in Topeka, Kan.

 

Week of December 14, 2009

	CAFNR December Commencement to be held Dec. 19 at the Hearnes Center by Lauren Studer, posted Dec. 16, 2009 At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, 140 students will walk across the stage in the University of Missouri Hearnes Center to receive their diplomas from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. Gov. Jay Nixon is the honored speaker as the students celebrate years of dedicated work at the university.
	Robinson advises students to open up their minds by traveling the globe by Sean O'Brien, posted Dec. 16, 2009 Before traveling the globe, Roy Robinson was born and raised in Columbia, Mo. Before he experienced many diversified cultures, Robinson was a Kewpie at Hickman High School. Before he was able to open himself up to the world, he was a history major at the University of Missouri. Now, Roy Robinson serves as the study abroad program director for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
	Opinion: Up, up and away is a great way to find combination of peace and excitement by Annette Jenkins, posted Dec. 16, 2009 Hot air ballooning is one of my very favorite hobbies. In my opinion, it is one of the most exciting, beautiful, fun, serene, breath-taking activities anyone could ever take part in.
	Beyond the bars — imprisoned unjustly, Josh Kezer uses freedom to spread faith by Morgan Ledermann, posted Dec. 15, 2009 Josh Kezer has lived a life of many settings.  From school to prison to the church, change is a part of his life. The most amazing change is the faith he has in God. He spent 16 years in prison, charged with murder at the age of 18.
	Agriculture Future of America conference cultivates leadership by Megan Graves, posted Dec. 16, 2009 The 13th annual Agriculture Future of America Leadership Conference hosted more than 400 undergraduate college students from across the country and provided them with new knowledge ranging anywhere from how to read body language to how to dress for success.
	Students look forward to holiday break by Annette Jenkins, posted Dec. 16, 2009 What people look forward to most during the semester break varies from person to person. Some are going home just half an hour away, others, flying back over 1,000 miles. Some have not seen their family since the beginning of the semester, while others see their family every weekend. No matter what they are doing over break, all are thankful to get away for a while: to go home and relax, be with loved ones, and not have to worry about finals.
	Opinion: Combining State Fair livestock shows takes away purpose of 4-H and FFA by Kielly Jewell, posted Dec. 16, 2009 The Missouri State Fair is the culmination of a 4-H or FFA member’s hard work and dedication throughout the year. Many families travel to Sedalia, Mo., every August to exhibit their livestock in front of the judges selected to evaluate the projects. The fair that everyone is familiar with may be in danger of being altered in the future.
	At home in a barn: Dawn Thurnau works to tell the positive story of agriculture by Kielly Jewell, posted Dec. 16, 2009 As today’s society is becoming farther and farther removed from agriculture, it is important for someone to tell the story to those that are uneducated on the subject. Dawn Thurnau is just that person. She not only cares about the agriculture industry, but the beef industry in particular.
	Commentary: A holiday 'thank you' from CAFNR students by Aimee Gutshall, posted Dec. 16, 2009 The holiday season is here, and we will soon be celebrating Christmas. For many of us that means family dinners, decorating, baking Christmas goodies, hanging Christmas lights, and buying gifts. As I reflected on the idea of Christmas and giving thanks, it seemed appropriate to express gratitude for the CAFNR professors and staff who make a difference in their students' lives.
	Opinion: Stem cell research: the future is now by Carah Hart, posted Dec. 16, 2009 Stem cell research has sparked some of the greatest political and religious debates of the past decade. Despite its reputation as an emotionally charged issue, scientists continue to create outlets for discovering ways to create and harvest stem cells.
	Still time to contribute to Voluntary Action Center's Adopt-a-Family program by Morgan Ledermann, posted Dec. 15, 2009 The Voluntary Action Center in Columbia has received enough sponsors for its 26th annual Christmas Program, Adopt a Family. More than 1,100 low-income Boone County families and individuals signed up for the program.
	Opinion: Meaningless meatless Mondays by Morgan Ledermann, posted Dec. 15, 2009 A new lunch menu feature, “Meatless Mondays,” is drawing attention. This catchy phrase refers to the new program instituted in the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) and affects 85,000 students.
	'No Impact Man' has big impact on viewers by Morgan Ledermann, posted Dec. 15, 2009 It is not easy being “No Impact Man,” giving up elevators, coffee, and electricity for an entire year for the sake of a documentary. New Yorker Colin Beavan launched a yearlong project beginning in November 2006.  Beavan, with his wife and 2-year-old daughter, set out to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental impact as possible.
	Finding the right path can take some time by Lauren Dye, posted Dec. 15, 2009 What happens when students realize they are in the wrong major? What is the process to change a student’s major? How much extra time is needed to graduate? These are some questions students have when deciding if switching majors is the choice for them.
	Behind the scenes of 'Naked and Hungry' by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Dec. 15, 2009 Agriculture faces obstacles every day, and the agricultural community needs opportunities to promote its message. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources produces students who are willing to step up to the plate for agriculture.

 

Week of December 7, 2009

Magic Tree becomes local holiday icon a multimedia project by Aimee Gutshall, Samantha Rhoades and Brooklyn Shearer, posted Dec. 9, 2009 The Magic Tree is actually a crabapple tree lit by Randy Fletcher in Columbia, Mo. Fletcher has been lighting up the tree in his front yard since 1995. He officially turns the tree on the day before Thanksgiving and it officially turns off on Jan. 6. The only other reasons he turns it on is for family birthdays in January and February and on Valentine’s Day.
	Opinion: Cap and Trade still a mystery to many by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Dec. 9, 2009 One piece of legislature that may rock the agricultural world is found within the long-standing “cap and trade” debate. One problem with this piece of legislature is that there may be too much information for an individual to synthesize and make decisions on. In fact, this topic may leave you burning up hours at your computer trying to make your search engine answer your questions, with no answers to be found, according to Jeff Windett, executive vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.
	Freshmen's first semester is 'in the books' by Kielly Jewell, posted Dec. 9, 2009 The 2009 fall semester is finally coming to a close. Classes are wrapping up with regular exams and heading towards final exams that begin on Dec. 11. MU’s freshman class can almost label their first semester as “in the books.” The first day of class jitters have died down, and now students feel comfortable in their classrooms and learning environments. The dorms are even coming to be known as a welcoming place of refuge during the day.
	Agricultural Journalism program continues to prepare students for changing industry by Carah Hart, posted Dec. 9, 2009 Deep within the heart of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources lies the source of all agricultural information: A place where the farmers markets meet The Missourian and agricultural students from across the nation strive to present local, national and world agricultural news through its many venues. This is the University of Missouri’s (MU) agricultural journalism program, shaping agricultural communicators of the future.
Homecoming memories a multimedia projecty by Kielly Jewell, Morgan Ledermann, Lauren Malan and Hannah Riddle, posted Dec. 9, 2009 Homecoming—a time to reminisce on the memories of your time at school, and the pride you have for your team. The University of Missouri, the founder of this celebrated tradition, had yet another exciting and fun Homecoming this past October.  Although the Tigers did not pull off a win against the strong Texas Longhorns, students and alumni came together to celebrate Mizzou traditions, from the parade to the Greek displays.
	Marching Mizzou gives sax player a way to show school spirit and continue tradition by Hannah Riddle, posted Dec. 9, 2009 If anyone knows MU spirit, it’s sophomore Katie Bevan. The journalism major from Dallas, Texas, has been involved in the sound that comes from the pride of Marching Mizzou for almost two years.
	Tennessee native dives into PhD at Mizzou by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Dec. 9, 2009 A little boy sits on the tailgate of a pickup truck eating Thanksgiving dinner as his father and grandfather stand on either side of him. The family is taking a dinner break as they try to get their crops harvested.
	MU's 'hidden' fees can be a surprise by Ty Scheets, posted Dec. 9, 2009 Between tuition, room and board, food, and other expenses, there are several fees that have an impact on student bank accounts. What some may not notice are hidden fees charged by the university. For instance, fees are issued to cover construction costs on campus, which includes projects like the Student Recreational Complex and the new Brady Commons.
Columbia residents go 'over the edge' to support Special Olympics story by Ty Scheets, posted Dec. 9, 2009 a multimedia project by Carah Hart, Ty Scheets, Kari Weis and Sarah Woodhurst Atop the historic Tiger Hotel in downtown Columbia, people could be seen preparing for a trip down the side of the tallest building in the city. Over the Edge, a charity event benefitting Special Olympics Missouri, was held as a fundraiser on Oct. 4. The event was the first of its kind in Columbia.

 

Week of November 30, 2009

	Opinion: Is HSUS a threat to Missouri agriculture? by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Dec. 3, 2009 The Humane Society of the United States filed a ballot intitative on Nov. 25 concerning puppy mills in Missouri. However, it is expected by industry leaders that HSUS will sponsor agricultural legislation in the state by at least 2011.
	Black Culture Center hosts Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 3 by Alex Johnson, posted Dec. 3, 2009 The Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center will host its annual pre-Kwanzaa celebration at 7 p. m. on Thursday at the Black Culture Center. The celebration teaches students the importance of celebrating Kwanzaa and its principles.
	'Jesse Hall' wants to be your Facebook friend by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Dec. 3, 2009 Early this month, bright green flyers that read, “Mizzou wants to get to ‘gnome’ you!” consumed campus. They were posted in classroom buildings, at bus stops and throughout many computer labs. The purpose: Jesse Hall has created a new Facebook account, and he wants to be your friend. Jesse Hall said the profile has gained more than 100 friends because of the stunt.
	Opinion: The perils of tanning by Sean O'Brien, posted Dec. 3, 2009 The University of Missouri’s Recreation Center is a place that promotes healthy lifestyles by providing exercise equipment, training tools and services ranging from health classes to sports competitions. The facility “aspires to be the best part of your Mizzou day and your first choice for health,” according to its mission statement.
	Mizzou Craft Studio sends Veteran's Day 'Thank You' cards story and photos by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Dec. 3, 2009 To celebrate Veteran’s Day, the Mizzou Craft Studio held a free session on Nov. 11 to create thank you cards for veterans. Although the turnout wasn’t as well as what was expected, the cards that were sent to the Veteran’s Hospital were greatly appreciated.
	Not your typical poinsettia by Lauren Dye, posted Dec. 3, 2009 photos by Aimee Gutshall Shopping for poinsettias this holiday season? Want something different than the traditional red and white? Tiger Garden has a poinsettia for everyone.
	Movie Review: Food, Inc. misses its mark by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Dec. 3, 2009 I walked into Memorial Union South on a recent evening to watch a free showing of the new film Food, Inc. Walking into that room, I was a little intimidated until I looked around to find a few “agricultural” friends sitting in the back.
	Mizzou Swim Club hosts Halloween meet by Annette Jenkins, posted Dec. 3, 2009 The Mizzou Swim Club (MUSC) hosted a Halloween Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the MU Student Recreation Complex. Other clubs attending included Indiana, Ohio at Miami, Nebraska and Kansas. Mizzou Swim Club men and women took first place overall by more than 200 points each.
	Opinion: Faith and College: a challenge or a breeze? by Aimee Gutshall, posted Nov. 30, 2009 Faith and College. Does this seem like a weird combination? To most college students it probably does. I have always wondered how students transition from high school and parental control to moving to college. Does this transition change their daily faith and belief in God?
	Forestry Club to start annual Christmas Tree Sale on Dec. 3 by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 30, 2009 Nothing says Christmas better than a beautifully decorated tree, according to the MU Forestry Club. For more than 40 years, the CAFNR organization has been selling Christmas trees in Columbia. This year’s sale will begin on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the northeast side of Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field.

 

Week of November 23, 2009

	The fight for a healthier campus by Lauren Malan, posted Nov. 24, 2009 The smoking ban at the University of Missouri is in progress. As of Jan. 20, smoking on campus was banned at a 20-foot range from any opening to a building, according to the university’s Business Policy and Procedures Manual. The University plans on making campus smoke-free by 2014.
	Opinion: The best gift: Volunteering in Columbia by Lauren Dye, Nov. 24, 2009 Imagine being the person who makes a difference in someone’s life. Whether it’s helping organize an event for a chronically ill child, putting together food packages for homeless shelters, lending a hand in building a house for a low-income family or taking time to care for an animal rescued from an abusive home. Volunteering is one of the greatest gifts a person can give, and it doesn’t cost hundreds of dollars, just a little bit of time.
	Ag Ed Society closes out a banner semester by Annette Jenkins, posted Nov. 24, 2009 Ag Ed Society is seeing changes from last year, including an increase in members and participation. A prime example of this is that the Agricultural Education Society (AES) won first place in the CAFNR Week organization competition.

 

Week of November 16, 2009

Little American Royal promotes livestock literacy multimedia project by Lauren Dye, Sami Jo Freeman, Annette Jenkins and Sean O'Brien posted Nov. 20, 2009 The sites and sounds of Little American Royal held Oct. 10 at Trowbridge Livestock Arena on the MU campus. LAR is sponsored by the Block&Bridle club.

	MU alum set to release his first full-length film at Ragtag Cinema by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 20, 2009 To most, the MU campus may not look like a picturesque back lot for Paramount Pictures. But for filmmaker Brian Maurer, it provided the perfect set for his new film about college life. Maurer is set to release his first feature film, “Lit," on Dec. 2 at the Ragtag Cinema, in downtown Columbia.
	MU Freshman serves on 2009 Missouri State Poultry Team by Lauren Dye, posted Nov. 20, 2009 Classes, studying and work are part of a basic routine for most college students. But for one University of Missouri freshman, her routine also included preparing for a National FFA contest.
	The Secret Life of Missouri's Bees story and photos by Samantha Rhoades, posted Nov. 19, 2009 When most people in Columbia think of black and gold, they think of the University of Missouri and the Bengal tiger. But not Art and Vera Gelder, who own Walk-About Acres, one of Columbia’s honeybee farms. They think of the little insect that directly pollinates one-third of the food we eat — honeybees.
	Opinion: Pedestrians and motorists must work together to make campus safer by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 19, 2009 For college students, walking across campus to get to class is a daily ritual. On my journey to make it on time, I frequently see close-call accidents between pedestrians and motorists. How did it become so dangerous to walk on campus? I say both parties are to blame when it comes to traffic accidents, even if they are close calls.
	University YMCA sells letters from St. Nick by Eran Shelby, posted Nov. 19, 2009 Each holiday season, millions of children write letters to Santa Claus describing how their good behavior deserves the best toys. But for most of them, these letters go unanswered. This doesn’t have to be the case this year.

Week of November 9, 2009

	Little American Royal helps spread agricultural literacy by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Nov. 12, 2009 Block & Bride promotes agricultural literacy by hosting its annual Little American Royal livestock show. This event doesn’t look like the traditional livestock show. It does involve exhibiting top-of-the-line animals. However, this show is based completely on the young individuals in control of those animals.
	Opinion: Is the Columbia police emphasis on catching underage drinkers too invasive? by Alex Johnson, posted Nov. 11, 2009 The new "no tolerance" policy on underage drinking in Columbia is making some residents unhappy.
	Family farmers celebrated at Farm Aid 2009 by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 11, 2009 A mass of people waited in line outside the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis in anticipation of the Farm Aid concert and a celebration of the family farmer and classic rock music.
	Mizzou Craft Studio invites students to create Veterans Day cards by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Nov. 11, 2009 Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and to celebrate the Mizzou Craft Studio is holding a free CRAFTernoon event to encourage students to create thank you cards for U.S. veterans. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the Craft Studio, located at N12 Memorial Union.
	'Humans versus Zombies' competition hits MU campus by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 11, 2009 While walking across campus the past few weeks, people may have noticed students sporting headbands and carrying Nerf guns.  And while it may seem as though these students have just reverted back to childhood, they are participating in an international phenomenon called Humans versus Zombies.
	MU online horse auction ends Nov. 12 by Hannah Riddle, posted Oct. 26, 2009 The MU Equine program is holding an online horse auction Nov. 1 through Nov. 12. Potential buyers can visit the auction Web site, view information about each horse and place their bid—all online.
	CAFNR hayride is set for Thursday, Nov. 12 by Carah Hart, posted Nov. 10, 2009 It’s time to bundle up for the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource’s (CAFNR) annual hayride sponsored by CAFNR student council. On Nov. 12, Bradford Farm is the place to be for a bonfire and hayride, all-you-can-eat hotdogs, soda, s’mores, and hot chocolate; it’s only $2 for the whole night!
	2009 Farm Aid concert brings celebs and MU faculty together for common cause Soundslides show by Lauren Schad, posted Nov. 10, 2009 Farm Aid 2009 was held in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 4. This is the fist time the concert, which benefits family farmers across the nation, has been held in Missouri. Performances by Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Farm Aid President Willie Nelson, brought nearly 21,000 people to the Verzion Wireless Amphitheater.

 

Schryock Callaway Farms: a Tiger Country corn maze multimedia project by: Alex Johnson, Lauren Schad, Eran Shelby, Lauren Studer Four student journalists take a look into the largest corn maze in Mid-Missouri. The corn maze located only minutes out side of Columbia, Missouri.

 

Week of October 30, 2009

	Mizzou is tops in the nation in number of American FFA degrees by Aimee Gutshall, posted Nov. 5, 2009 The atmosphere is unspeakable. A huge auditorium, loud music, lights flashing everywhere, students screaming, the big screen playing, hearts racing, and it’s only one thing that brings all of these feelings together once a year. Students' love of agriculture. This describes one of the sessions that thousands of FFA members from across the nation experience at National FFA Convention. Thousands of blue jackets swarmed the streets of Indianapolis for the 82nd National FFA Convention during the week of Oct. 30.
	Red lights are getting the green by Hannah Riddle, posted Nov. 4, 2009 Columbia police are cracking down on drivers who run red lights this fall. In early August, red-light cameras were placed at two intersections: Broadway and Providence, and Stadium and Worley.
	What to expect from the 2009 harvest season by Scarlett Solter Miller, posted Nov. 4, 2009 For farmers and farm kids alike, when autumn rolls around it not only means hayrides, corn mazes and Halloween, but also harvest time.  Missouri is a key state in harvest production, as it ranks 10th in the nation in field corn and seventh in soybeans, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

 

Week of October 26, 2009

	On vs. Off The pros and cons of off-campus living by Annette Jenkins, posted Oct. 30, 2009 “If I could move off campus from the dorms, I totally would do it all over again!” said Carson Munroe, a senior nursing major who has lived in an off-campus house for three years. Many students who have experienced both on- and off-campus life share Munroe’s thoughts.
	Bradford Research and Extension Center opens new technology center by Eran Shelby, posted Oct. 28, 2009 A new technology center at the MU Bradford Research and Extension Center opens up new possibilities for bringing the community out to the farm, located just southeast of Columbia.
	Comedy wars provide mid-week comic relief for MU students by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Oct. 28, 2009 Wednesdays may be thought of by some as simply hump day or the middle of the week, but for five actors and their fans, Wednesday means one thing: Comedy Wars night.
	Show your creative flair at annual pumpkin carving event Oct. 28 in Bengal Lair by Kielly Jewell, posted Oct. 27, 2009 With Halloween soon approaching, it is time to get into the fall spirit. The Great Pumpkin Carving will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Bengal Lair, located inside Memorial Union. All students are welcome to come to the event, with their student ID, and show their Halloween carving creativity.
	Get the edge on etiquette at Career Services dinner event Oct. 29 by Lauren Dye, posted Oct. 27, 2009 Which drink glass is yours? Which silverware do you use? How do you properly cut a salad? The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Career Services staff will be hosting an etiquette dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Eckles Café. This workshop is designed to discuss proper business dinner behavior.
	Scooping up a cool treat for more than 20 years — Buck's celebration draws crowd by Sean O'Brien, posted Oct. 26, 2009 Chilly temperatures did not stop MU students from standing in line for $1 ice cream and Tiger Tail brats. An estimated 1,400 people helped celebrate Buck’s Ice Cream 20th anniversary on Oct. 15. A number of activities, such as rides with the Missouri Mule Team, visiting with Truman the Tiger and, of course, ice cream, were available at an ice cream social outside of Eckles Hall.
	Entrepreneur Gene Gerke used persistence and passion to establish business by Lauren Studer, posted Oct. 26, 2009 Entrepreneur Gene Gerke visited campus recently to talk to students about tips in business and entrepreneurship. He spoke to the MU Entrepreneur Club about the things he knew, and the things he wish he had known and learned from others about being an entrepreneur.
	Texting while driving now has the extra charge of a fine for those under 21 by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Oct. 26, 2009 As of Aug. 28, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to operate a motor vehicle while sending, reading or writing a text or electronic message by means of a hand-held electronic wireless communications device.

 

 

Week of October 19, 2009

	Profile — A look into the life of a Residential Life employee by Ty Scheets, posted Oct. 14, 2009 The sound of a 6 a.m. alarm clock is silenced as a woman gets out of bed and begins a morning routine that she could practically execute in her sleep. She puts on her uniform and promptly heads out the door. Having worked on the fourth and fifth floors of Gillette Hall for the past seven years, she has experienced dorm life longer than most ever will. The woman is Donnette Patterson.
	Flushed with nerves to ace the interview by Morgan Ledermann, posted Oct. 23, 2009 Students file into Eckles Hall. Hands are sweating, lips trembling with memorized qualifications, dress shoes clicking on the hard tile floor.
	Career services program provides first aid for weak resumes by Morgan Ledermann, posted Oct. 23, 2009 As students walked into Stotler Lounge, they received nametags, cookies, soda and a magazine focused on job opportunities and advice. Students stopped by to have a corporate recruiter review their resume. Resume 911 took place Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Stotler Lounge at the Union.
	iTouch requirement became as confused as a game of 'telephone' by Morgan Ledermann, posted Oct. 23, 2009 News of a requirement of an iPhone or an iPod Touch was passed along like the familiar game of telephone; the same game that turned “I love you” into “olive juice.”  It started with the MU School of Journalism, which then made National News. After that, parents passed on the information to their journalism student.

 

 

Week of October 12, 2009

	Fall pumpkin festival turns small Missouri town into tourist mecca Movie by Carah Hart, posted Oct. 15, 2009 Located in a small valley southwest of Columbia, the annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival brings more than 20,000 tourists to the small town. Heavy rains this year kept the crowds down to a more manageable size as people came to enjoy the fall season and, of course, pumpkins!
	MU veterinary college hosts 16th annual Dog Jog Story and photos by Samantha Rhoades, posted Oct. 15, 2009 Orville, a 10-year-old black lab, looks up and wags his tail at his owners, Jack and Donna Smith, in anticipation for the 16th Annual Dog Jog on Oct. 4. The event was hosted by College of Veterinary Medicine third-year students. Proceeds from the event go toward veterinary medicine scholarships and the Central Missouri Humane Society.
	Sights and Sounds of Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ Movie by Alex Johnson, posted Oct. 15, 2009 The Roots 'N' Blues 'N' BBQ Festival is an annual celebration of good eats and cool jazzy beats. The celebration takes place at Peace Park, Flat Branch Park and the downtown Columbia area. In its third year, the festival required attendees to purchase tickests for some venues. Here are some sounds of the festival, including comments from attendees about this change and the festival overall.
	Chestnut Roast at New Franklin farm has become a Missouri Tradition by Lauren Malan, posted Oct. 15, 2009 The annual Missouri Chestnut Roast held in October brings thousands of people together to get a taste of Missouri chestnuts. The Seventh Annual Missouri Chestnut Roast will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the University of Missouri Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center in New Franklin, Mo.
	Mark Sterner reveals his Spring Break mistake to Mizzou students by Kielly Jewell, posted Oct. 14, 2009 As a part of Alcohol Responsibility Month, students filled Jesse Auditorium to capacity to hear Mark Sterner’s message about drinking and driving on Oct. 6. He doesn’t preach to those he speaks to. He just tells his story and shows the video that he and his friends made on the night of March 4, 1994.
	2009 Career Fair was a success by Aimee Gutshall, posted Oct. 14, 2009 The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources held its fall Career Fair from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Reynolds Alumni Center. That day around 400 students visited 65 companies. University of Missouri students were visiting booths and employers looking for full-time and internship positions.
	Preview Mizzou welcomes the next generation to MU campus by Lauren Dye, posted Oct. 13, 2009 More than 500 high school students participated in a jam-packed day full of activities at this year’s Preview Mizzou, hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Student Council.
	CAFNR students learn what recruiters look for in new hires by Kari Weis, posted Oct. 13, 2009 Forty-five University of Missouri students attended the “You’re Hired: Make a Positive First Impression” event Oct. 6 in Monsanto Auditorium. At the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Career Service event, undergraduates were allowed to pose questions to a panel of eight recruiters from various companies, including Monsanto, General Mills, Lodging Hospitality Management, Pfoodman, Hormel, Growmark and Helena Chemicals. Fall into cornucopia of Missouri festivals and help support agritourism industry by Karie Weis, posted Oct. 13, 2009 The signs of fall are coming quickly. The summer weather has been unusually cool, making many think of fall. Soon the leaves will be changing color and Missouri’s pumpkin farms, corn mazes and haunted houses will be in full swing.
	Missouri Mule Team makes its mark on MU by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Oct. 13, 2009 At this year’s Homecoming parade, MU will have two four-legged participants: Tim and Terry. They are part of the Missouri Mule Team and the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
	Buck's Ice Cream celebrates 20 years by Sean O'Brien, posted Oct. 12, 2009 Buck’s Ice Cream Place will celebrate its 20 years of business by hosting an anniversary ice cream social on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The festivity will take place outside of Eckles Hall, where Buck’s Ice Cream Place is located.

 

Week of October 5, 2009

Get geared up for CAFNR Career Fair by Aimee Gutshall, posted Oct. 5, 2009 The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Fair runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Reynolds Alumni Center. CAFNR will be hosting about 65 agricultural companies from around the country that will be coming to the University of Missouri campus to find students for full-time and internship positions.

 

 

CAFNR Week — Corner Post Special Edition

	Cultivating the present to harvest the future, a look back at CAFNR Week 2009 Slideshow by Aimee Gutshall, posted Oct. 2, 2009 "Cultivating the present to harvest the future." This was the theme of the 2009 CAFNR Week, which was held Sept. 17-24. CAFNR clubs, students and faculty participated in many activities during the week.
	Speaker Night sparks interest for National Agri-Marketing Association at Mizzou by Lauren Dye, posted Oct. 5, 2009 What is missing from the lineup of organizations in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? A National Agri-Marketing chapter is the answer and the link to success CAFNR students are missing out on said Lance Burditt, group director, and Kristen Marshall, account supervisor, from Nicholson Kovac in Kansas City, Mo.
	CAFNR Week celebration wraps up at Barnwarming by Hannah Riddle, posted Oct. 2, 2009 Barnwarming — the final event for College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ CAFNR week — was held on Sept. 24 at the Blue Note in downtown Columbia. Students shared the good memories of the past week of celebration.
	Agricultural Education majors are crowned CAFNR Week royalty Story by Eran Shelby, photo by Aimee Gutshall, posted Oct. 2, 2009 Nine months of work went into preparing what some say is the colleges most fun week of the year — College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources’ Week. Throughout the week, students representing CAFNR organizations competed to be crowned CAFNR Week king and queen.
	Skit night has students rolling in the aisles at Missouri Theatre Story by Kari Weis, photos by Annette Jenkins, posted Oct. 2, 2009 The plush seats of the Missouri Theatre were filled with more than 200 College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources’ students on Sept. 22.  Dressed in green CAFNR Week shirts, the audience enjoyed an evening of fun and laughter as ten organizations performed skits. This year's theme was "cultivating the present and harvesting the future."
	Alpha Gamma Rho team reigns supreme in CAFNR Week's Grill-Off Story and photos by Samantha Rhoades, posted Oct. 2, 2009 Some may like their steak rare, but all the competitors at Collegiate Cattle Women’s Great Grill-Off were noted for a job, and a steak, well done. The smell of grilling steaks and smoke, plus the sound of country music, filled the area outside of Trowbridge Livestock Center at 12 p.m. on Sept. 22.
	Independent Aggies win CAFNR Week washers tournament by Lauren Malan, posted Oct. 2, 2009 As part of the College of Food Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ CAFNR Week, the annual washers tournament was held at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in Trowbridge Livestock Arena.
	Road Rally goes to the back roads during CAFNR week by Kielly Jewell, posted Oct. 2, 2009 Columbia’s rural roadways were taken over by University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ students on Sunday, Sept. 20. These students were participating in CAFNR Week’s Road Rally, sponsored by the Agricultural Systems Management Club.
	Just for laughs — CAFNR students enjoy return of Comedy Night Story by Sarah Woodhurst, photos by Lauren Studer, posted Oct. 2, 2009 The first evening event of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources celebration week had students laughing at Déjà Vu Comedy Club. On Thursday, Sept. 17, about 250 MU students filled the upstairs comedy room of Déjà Vu to hear stand-up comedians, Johnny O and Joe Marlotti. Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Gamma Sigma organized the event.
	CAFNR Week participants get muddy at Bradford Farm by Ty Scheets, posted Sept. 28, 2009 Bradford Research Farm outside of Columbia was a crowded place on Friday, Sept. 18, as the Independent Aggies put on the annual Mud Volleyball tournament. The tournament was one of the many events planned as part of CAFNR Week.
	Little Ag Expo promotes CAFNR to MU campus Story and photos by Sean O'Brien, posted Sept. 24, 2009 Many students went about their usual schedule on Sept. 21. They went to their classes, studied for tomorrow’s exam, and saw a big, green tractor in front of the Memorial Union. What? As the students approached the John Deere and Case tractors, they may have wondered what was happening. Students and organizations participating in the event were happy to explain that it was part of a week-long celebration of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
	Public safety day kicks off CAFNR Week by Lauren Schad, posted Sept. 22, 2009 How many days does it take meat to spoil in the refrigerator? How long is enough time for hand washing? What are things to remember when operating a lawn mower? These questions and more were answered at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ Public Safety Day. The event started off CAFNR Week on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Trowbridge Livestock Arena.

Week of September 28, 2009

Parking proves a challenge for MU students Story and photo by Eran Shelby, posted Sept. 28, 2009 For most college students, transportation and parking on the MU campus is a touchy issue. Decisions are made to best suit the students’ individual lifestyles, whether they live on or off campus.

 

Week of September 21, 2009

	Sustain Mizzou awarded grant to create new programs on campus by Alex Johnson, posted Sept. 25, 2009 Sustain Mizzou is turning its Fruit Loop boxes into notebooks. The group of students works to promote ways to live more sustainably and cereal box recycling is one of the 13 different activities they offer.
	Food science students get hands-on experience with winemaking by Kielly Jewell, posted Sept. 25, 2009 Missouri may not be the first place one associates with grape production and winemaking, but University of Missouri researchers are trying to change current perceptions.
	Students skip school to gain knowledge by Sean O'Brien, posted Sept. 24, 2009 Students from across the state made a trip to the University of Missouri to participate in the annual FFA Field Day, hosted by the Bradford Research and Extension Center, on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Entomology, growing giant pumpkins, and goats were just a few of the topics covered at the event.
	High school students flock to Bradford Farm to get hands-on education Audio by Carah Hart • Photos by Kari Weis Posted Sept. 24, 2009 CAFNR Corner Post reporters Carah Hart and Kari Weis take us out to Bradford Farm for this report on the annual field day.
	Students expand horizons with CAFNR study abroad programs by Samantha Rhoades, posted Sept. 18, 2009 Before studying abroad, Holly Bellis almost talked herself out of going. Besides obstacles for many students, such as time and money, she had also been offered an internship in Washington, D.C. Yet, looking back now, she couldn’t be more thankful that she traveled overseas. On the morning of her flight back from more than six weeks in Prague, she said she found herself crying at the thought of leaving.

 

Week of September 14, 2009

	Novel H1N1 virus scares consumers and farmers alike by Sami Jo Freeman, posted Sept. 16, 2009 At the beginning of this year, rumors were heard across the United States of a virus spreading like wildfire across the border in Mexico. This virus had many of the same symptoms of seasonal influenza, but the rapid rate at which it spread was causing concern.
	Carnivore, herbivore ... and locavore? by Kari Weis, posted Sept. 15, 2009 Many people have heard about the meat-eating carnivore and the veggie-munching herbivore, but there’s a new eating style evolving — the locavore. Chosen as the 2007 Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year, locavores are a group of Americans making an effort to eat foods grown locally or within a 100-mile radius of their homes.
	Week designed to highlight safety during harvest season by Scarlett Miller, posted Sept. 14, 2009 For many college students, September is a time for classes, football and socializing. What many don’t realize is that with fall also comes harvest season, which includes farm machinery on the roadways and workers being exposed to dangerous situations.
	Campus ice cream parlor celebrates 20 years Photo and story by Lauren Studer, posted Sept. 14,, 2009 A Mizzou landmark, Buck's Ice Cream Place, celebrates a 20th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Buck's is hosting an Ice Cream Social Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is open to students, alumni, faculty and staff of the College of Agricuture, Food and Natural Resources.
	Meredith Jones is 'living to serve' by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Sept. 14, 2009 When Meredith Jones was applying for a position as a Missouri State FFA Officer, confidence was one emotion she wasn’t feeling. Unlike former state officers, Jones had never held the position as an area officer, which she believed to be a huge disadvantage  Months later, much to Jones’ surprise, she was chosen to be the 2009-2010 Missouri State FFA Vice President representing Area 2.

 

Week of September 7, 2009

	CAFNR Student Council Fall Round-Up a success by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Sept. 11, 2009 Students bustled through the Agricultural Building on Sept. 2, in search of their niche in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. As a part of CAFNR Fall Round-Up, nearly 40 organizations stood ready to greet more than 250 freshmen and transfer students. Fall Round-Up is an annual event hosted by CAFNR Student Council.
	Reactor restricted for tailgaters by Kielly Jewell, Sept. 9, 2009 Game day in Columbia is a unique experience. The city swells with black and gold clad visitors and the aroma of barbecue wafts through the air. Every fall, alumni, fans, students and general sports enthusiasts gather for a day full of celebration and anticipation for the upcoming Mizzou Tiger football game.
	Agricultural journalists gain experience overseas by Lauren Dye, posted Sept. 9, 2009 Julia Shuck is standing at the finish line at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, watching as top athletes from around the world compete for those prominent gold medals. She has been assigned the dream job of escorting top athletes such as Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin, U.S. gymnastic superstars, to be interviewed after their events.
	Changing with the times: Renovation of Animal Science Research Center lecture hall by Carah Hart, posted Sept. 9, 2009 State-of-the-art desks transform a newly renovated lecture hall. As classes begin and the normal hustle and bustle of school gets back in gear, the University of Missouri gives a new face to Animal Science Building Room S147B.
	From a tiny Chief to a roaring Tiger by Lauren Malan, posted Sept. 9, 2009 Kurtis Gregory had always dreamed of playing college football. His dreams came  true April 1, 2004, during his junior year of high school when he signed with the University of Missouri.
	CAFNR's own is State Fair Queen by Aimee Gutshall, posted Sept. 9, 2009 After the Little Big Town Concert at the 2009 Missouri State Fair, a group of friends stood outside the Grand Stand. In the middle of the group was Samantha Wilkerson, the new State Fair Queen. There she stood in her sash, tiara, nice shirt, blue jeans, and cowgirl boots. Now that’s a real queen.

 

Sept. 1 through Sept. 4, 2009

	Some students look for alternatives to high-priced textbooks by Hannah Riddle, posted Sept. 4, 2009 College students can typically expect that back to school means bad news for their banking accounts. One of the expenses that hits the hardest is the cost of books. But, but there are options that some students may not know about when purchasing textbooks. There are advantages and disadvantages to purchasing textbooks at the University of Missouri bookstore, as well as other options locally and online.
	Welcome to MU: students work to adjust to new life away from home by Eran Shelby, posted Sept. 4, 2009 For college freshmen, the fall is a transitional time in life—coming to college, moving away from parents, discovering new-found freedom, and adjusting to life without rules.
	State fair soda showers brought a world record back to mid-Missouri by Lauren Schad, posted Sept. 4, 2009 Hundreds of families gathered on the infield of the Pepsi Grandstand at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 22, to help set the world record for most Mentos and Pepsi fountains launched at one time.
	Penny Pinchers: College students cope with changes in economy by Ty Scheets, posted Sept. 2, 2009 Turn on any news channel across the country and it’s not difficult to hear about the current economic recession, unemployment rates and how people are becoming more conscious of how thin their hard-earned dollars have to be stretched.
	Hiring freeze beginning to thaw for students by Sean O'Brien, posted Sept. 2, 2009 It has been a year since the University of Missouri announced that it was ordering a campus-wide hiring freeze. Many students, who often rely on a part-time job to support their college expenses, have questions about the campus availability of jobs, and if the hiring freeze applies to them. MU is creating programs that will help students find employment, but when will the hiring freeze end?
	Student organizations seek to 'Round Up' new students at annual event by Brooklyn Shearer, posted Sept. 1, 2009 If you are looking for your niche in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, you will not want to miss CAFNR Student Council’s Fall Round-Up.  At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, more than 40 CAFNR organizations will have booths throughout the Agriculture Building hallways.