Week of Jan. 3, 2011
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multimedia project by Kile Brewer, Jessica Kueffer and Rachel Starkey
posted Jan. 3, 2011
The Annual CAFNR Etiquette Dinner, hosted by Chef Leslie Jett, was held in Eckles Hall on Nov. 11 and was open to any CAFNR student. However; those in attendance mostly included Career Services students and Dickinson Scholarship recipients.
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by Jordan Newland, posted Jan. 3, 2011
Deer hunting in Missouri is a treasured tradition. Every year, thousands of blaze orange clad hunters wake up in the pre-dawn hours, head to the woods and fields to try and bag that trophy buck. |
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by Jackie Smith, posted Jan. 3, 2011
Ranked in 8th place, MedZou is still in the running for $50,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Contest. Finalists will be announced Jan. 3. MedZou is a free health clinic run by the medical students of the University of Missouri. Every Thursday night, health professional volunteers care for as many uninsured patients in the Columbia area as possible. |
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by Grace Goudie, Debi McCauley and Yin Xu
posted Jan. 3, 2011
A look at the life of late-night deliveries.
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by Sarah Sprague, posted Jan. 3, 2011
“Remember – Study, study, study! Love, Mom.”
This appeared at the end of literally every email I had waiting in my inbox every morning during the fall semester. And she was right. I did need to study, study, study. |
Week of Dec. 20, 2010
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by Jordan Newland, posted Dec. 22, 2010
Technology is a part of everyday life. Email and the web connect the world and the educational world is no exception. With the leaps and bounds that technology continuously makes, those who can understand and help others to understand these changes are vital in the educational landscape. |
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by Yin Xu, posted Dec. 22, 2010
Salaam Bombay! was shown during the fall semester as part of the South Asian Studies Film Series presented by the MU South Asian Studies Committee. Even though only 10 people attended, I was enwrapped by the unusual story and vivid performance by the young actors. |
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by Yin Xu, posted Dec. 22, 2010
The Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars will organize MU's fifth China Night to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in February 2011. China Night was first presented in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010. |
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by Chelsea Wilding, posted Dec. 22, 2010
As I walked into Hot Box Cookies on Broadway I was hit, as you would expect, by the fragrant and mouthwatering scent of freshly baked cookies (and a strong craving for a cold glass of milk). The owner Corey Rimmel, told me he would be with me shortly as he frosted a cookie cake in the back of the store. |
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by Chelsea Wilding, posted Dec. 22, 2010
Who isn’t enticed by the claim of toning your legs and bum by simply walking? EasyTone by Rebook and Shapeups by Sketchers both claim that walking around in their shoes will do just that. But do they really work? Opinions vary.
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by Chelsea Wilding, posted Dec. 22, 2010
The weather is colder, days are shorter and the library is full; it’s the beginning of finals. This can be a stressful time for everyone, especially freshmen who are encountering the pressure of finals for the first time. Katlyn Hall, a Mizzou freshman, explained she never really had to study in high school, but that this year she has had to learn to study. She says that she isn’t nervous about finals though.
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by Jessica Kueffer, posted Dec. 21, 2010
Is the University of Missouri raising tuition prices for its undergraduate programs? The answer is: probably. But, if so, when? In coming semesters students may see a jump in tuition rates. |
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by Alicia Harris, posted Dec. 21, 2010
If you have ever taken a trip through the Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building, chances are good that you have passed by Tiger Garden, the University of Missouri’s floral shop. It is one of only a handful of entirely student-operated businesses on campus. |
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by Kile Brewer, posted Dec. 21, 2010
There I was, forty feet above the ground, holding on for dear life with only my chalk-covered fingers gripping what positive features the rock had to offer. As the adrenaline pumped throughout my body, I gathered up the strength to throw for the top of the rock face. I positioned my body and in one swift move, reached out with all of my remaining energy to stick the hold and finish the route. |
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by Alicia Harris, posted Dec. 21, 2010
For CeCe Leslie, director of student recruitment for the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, every day is filled with value. She first learned about the importance of finding value in everyday life as a child growing up in Chicago, Ill., with eight brothers and sisters. |
Week of Dec. 6, 2010
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by Sarah Sprague, posted Dec. 8, 2010
The Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri is sponsoring the second annual agroforestry symposium on Jan. 12, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the University of Missouri in Conservation Hall at the Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources building. |
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by Jessica Kueffer, posted Dec. 8, 2010
The annual Agricultural Future of America Leadership Conference, which many CAFNR students attended, was held Nov. 4-7. This year’s conference was in Kansas City, Mo., at the Crown Center Hyatt Hotel. |
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by Faith Eissler, posted Dec. 8, 2010
The lights were dimmed in Tucker Forum on Nov. 10, 2010. It was late in the afternoon, and the seats were filled. A journalism Freshman Interest Group class, along with students and staff at the University of Missouri, anxiously waited to view spectacular works of art. The judging for the documentary category for College Photographer of the Year (CPOY) was about to take place. |
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by Kile Brewer, posted Dec. 8, 2010
As students wander through the winding sidewalks and beautiful foliage of the University of Missouri campus, they may notice that not everyone chooses to travel between classes in the same fashion. Some walk, some ride skateboards, and some ride bicycles. There are many advantages to riding a bike on your daily commutes. |
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by Nina Bolka, posted Dec. 8, 2010
My senior year in high school, I remember feeling like prom randomly popped up on my calendar. It was a busy time and the last thing I wanted to worry about was looking good for another dance. |
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by Grace Goudie, posted Dec. 8, 2010
Marco LiCalzi, MU enology program leader, grew up in a small town about 50 miles north of Venice, Italy, and studied chemistry and biochemistry in Padova and Milan before moving to the United States to do post doctorate work at Wake Forest. |
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by Cole Crawford, posted Dec. 8, 2010
Every morning Billy Jivetti wakes up and heads out on his morning run. The cool air fills his lungs, and as his feet pound the paved roads of the University of Missouri campus, he thinks of a time when his morning runs were very different. |
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photos and story by Teresa Avila, posted Dec. 8,, 2010Homecoming. Football and shovels, parades and pruning. While many may not realize it, Homecoming weekend indicates an important turning point for the Mizzou Botanical Gardens. The gardens must shift from the summer and fall display to the winter display. |
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photo and story by Alicia Harris, posted Dec. 8, 2010
The CAFNR Week Road Rally, sponsored by the Agricultural Systems Management Club, brought many of the University of Missouri’s best – and bravest – drivers out for an afternoon of countrified fun. |
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by Brendan Borman posted Dec. 8, 2010
This election season was a difficult one for the voters of Missouri. One item that drew an extra amount of attention from the people in the Show-Me-State was Proposition B. Proposition B is formally known as the Puppy Mill cruelty Act, and was voted on Nov.2, 2010. Both sides of the issue strongly encouraged people to become more educated about the specifics of the act, as well as to exercise their right to vote and voice their opinion. |
Week of Nov. 29, 2010
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by Jenna Kalleberg, posted Dec. 2, 2010
Opening up the creaking, wooden gate and walking into my backyard might surprise you. Despite the manicured, suburban lawns that surround us, our yard has more than Bradford Pear and Spruce trees. We have apple trees, a peach tree, cherry trees, and a plum tree, just to name a few. |
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by Chelsea Kaplan, posted Dec. 2, 2010
White nose syndrome, a disease that infects and kills bats, is making its way to Missouri. Although Missouri hasn’t had any sighting of the disease yet, there have been two cases of early detection of the fungus that causes White Nose. |
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by Jackie Smith, posted Dec. 2, 2010
Coughing, sneezing, sniffling, soar throats. No, this isn’t a commercial for Nyquil, but is a list of the many symptoms that accompany the flu. Every year the flu strikes and people end up sick. The actual flu season is unpredictable and it is hard to determine the exact number of people who catch the flu each year because not all people seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control website, between 1976 and 2006, the estimated deaths from flu ranged from 3,000 to 49,000 per year over the 30 year stretch. For that reason alone, getting the flu shot is a smart decision. |
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by Jordan Newland, posted Nov. 29, 2010
When most people think of college, they think of classes, books and lots of homework, but universities aren’t just for teaching. Research is one of the biggest parts of the MU system. For the past few years, a joint effort between the University of Missouri and the University of Iowa has brought hope to those suffering with the debilitating disease of cystic fibrosis. |
Week of Nov. 22, 2010
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by Cole Crawford, Megan LaManna and Anthony White, posted Nov. 23, 2010
Homecoming is a nationwide tradition that began at Mizzou in 1911. Since homecoming was invented in Columbia the whole city participates. This year ESPN College Game day came to campus and Mizzou beat the number one ranked team in the nation for the 99th anniversary of homecoming.
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by Teresa Avila, Alicia Harris and Jorcan Newland, posted Nov. 23, 2010
The Little American Royal, hosted by the MU Block and Bridle Club, offered students the chance to get some hands-on experience showing livestock.
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by Nina Bolka, Jenna Kalleberg and Jackie Smith, posted Nov. 22, 2010
The second you walk into Kaldi’s; you are struck by the aroma of coffee brewing and fresh pastries. During the academic season there are students studying in corners, friends mingling over drinks, and sometimes a group of coffee lovers discussing their favorite seasonal brews every day of the week.
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by Brendan Borman, Chelsea Kaplan and Sarah Sprague, posted Nov. 22, 2010
For some, football season is just another sports event to attend at school. But for others, football season is a celebration that comes only once a year.
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by Faith Eissler, Courtney McBay and Chelsea Wilding, posted Nov. 22, 2010
On Sept. 5, 2010, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources hosted a career fair in the Reynolds Alumni Center. This was a great place for students in the CAFNR program to be able to meet and learn more about companies that could offer them job and internship opportunities as well a great place for companies to come and find the best and brightest to hire. |
Week of Nov. 15, 2010
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by Yin Xu, posted Oct. 19, 2010
Every Sunday afternoon, Columbia Chinese Language School has classes that include language and enrichment courses in the Arts and Sciences Building on the MU campus. This semester CCLS opened a brand new class for local American children and college students who are interested in Chinese culture and language. |
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by Chelsea Kaplan, posted Oct. 19, 2010
Shots fired early Saturday Nov. 6 as the New Shooters Workshop, hosted by the School of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, got started at the River Hills Sporting Clays in Boonville Mo. After attendees were briefed in proper safety and gun handling techniques, they shot at clay pigeons with a shotgun. |
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story and photos by Chelsea Wilding, posted Oct. 19, 2010
On Friday, Oct. 22, Greektown unveiled their pomp boards and house decorations for the city of Columbia to see. Pomping is a tradition at Mizzou that has gone on for many years in conjunction with homecoming. |
Week of Nov. 8, 2010
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by Jessica Kueffer, posted Nov. 12, 2010
National FFA Convention, an event many CAFNR students are familiar with was held Oct 18-22. For state officers and delegates, the first few days consisted of becoming acquainted with each other, familiarizing themselves with the national issues, attending committee meetings to discuss these issues and finally voting. The process was long and hard, but several issues were recommended to the National FFA Board of Directors. |
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by Kile Brewer, posted Nov. 9, 2010
On Nov. 9, 2010, at 7 p.m. Missouri River Relief will host an installment in their Big Muddy Sessions speaker series called “Live in a Missouri River Chute.”
“Big Muddy Sessions is a speaker series that we do in partnership with Friends of Big Muddy, another non-profit working to improve the Missouri river,” said Steve Schnarr, Lower Reach manager at Missouri River Relief. |
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by Megan LaManna, posted Nov. 9, 2010
On Wednesday Nov. 3, the Food Science Association finished selling 72 smoked turkeys for their annual fundraiser — two days earlier than planned. |
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story and photo by Jenna Kalleberg, posted Nov. 9, 2010
The air was warm as boxes of cupcakes made their way through the crowd. Students carrying the packages headed toward a small table that was set up outside the Bond Life Sciences Center. It was nearly 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, and the cupcake eating contest was about to being. |
Week of Nov. 1, 2010
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by Courtney McBay, posted Nov. 5, 2010
Donors at the 2010 MU Homecoming Blood Drive found themselves giving up more than just blood to save lives, but also the resource college students often find most precious – their time. |
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by Chelsea Kaplan, posted Nov. 1, 2010
Marci Crosby received the CAFNR Golden Apple Teaching Award for her outstanding achievements in and outside of the classroom on Wednesday Oct. 27. Crosby is an instructor in animal science and helps students throughout their Mizzou career by meeting with them at Summer Welcome, advising more than 30 students and eventually helping students receive the internships and jobs they need to build a successful career. |
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by Anthony White, posted Nov. 1, 2010
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be sponsoring Kaleidoscope, an arts activism event. Kaleidoscope will be held at the Gaines Oldham Black Cultural Center on Friday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. |
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by Sarah Sprague, posted Nov. 1, 2010
The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department and School of Natural Resources alumni board at MU are sponsoring the first New Shooters Workshop on Nov. 6 for all ages at River Hills Sporting Clays, in conjunction with Midway USA. |
Week of Oct. 25, 2010
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by Rachel Starkey, posted Oct. 30, 2010
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, you could not tell MU students from the professionals at the CAFNR Career Fair held at the Reynolds Alumni Center. The fair was considered a huge success. Five hundred students attended, which would make attendance 25 percent higher than attendance last year. There were approximately 60 employers. This was a high number considering Purdue University had a career fair on the same day. |
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by Anthony White, posted Oct. 30, 2010
With the lush summer sunshine behind us and autumn in full spin, it’s time to look toward fall fashion trends. This season’s fall fashion is moving toward a more neutral, earth tone palette ranging from creams, orange-red, rich browns, gold beige and lush greens. |
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by Megan LaManna, posted Oct. 27, 2010
It was a beautiful day Saturday, Oct. 22, for the 8th Annual Chestnut Roast, held at the MU Horticulture and Agroforestry Research Center in New Franklin, Mo. Bluegrass music played in the background as people walked around exploring everything this event had to offer. |
Week of Oct. 18, 2010
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by Megan LaManna, posted Oct. 19, 2010
Adolescents spend most of their time in school: elementary, middle school, high school and usually college after that. Students go through all this schooling to prepare for careers in the “real world.” But after a life of schooling, how does one transition from a student to a professional? The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources has a connection program to help students at Mizzou do just that. |
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by Jenna Kalleberg, posted Oct. 19, 2010
As the air cools and the leaves begin to change colors, fall sets in across the University of Missouri campus. Along with the numerous fall staples, Homecoming is a tradition that goes back nearly 100 years at Mizzou. |
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by Jackie Smith, posted Oct. 19, 2010
Construction seems to be occurring all over campus at the University of Missouri. The demolition of the residence halls, Stafford and Cramer, is just one of the many projects taking place. Stafford’s demolition began August 26 and the Cramer demolition began in mid-September. The destruction of both buildings should be completed in October. The site is being prepared for MU’s new patient care tower that will be located on the north side of the University Hospital. |
Week of Oct. 11, 2010
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by Yin Xu, posted Oct. 15, 2010
The 25th annual Homecoming Blood Drive started up on October 11 at the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse. The American Red Cross and MU sponsored this blood drive. According to a news release from the Red Cross, the American Red Cross and the University of Missouri have collected 86,000 units of blood since 1985 at the Hearnes Center event. |
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by Nina Bolka, posted Oct. 14, 2010
On October 16, 2010, at 10 a.m. the Mizzou Volunteer Society will help out at the Seventh Annual Hinkson Clean Sweep. Sponsors of the event include the city of Columbia Police Works, Boone County Public Works, Missouri Stream Teams, D.N.R and the Sierra Club Osage Group. |
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by Courtney McBay, posted Oct. 14, 2010
By 4:50 p.m., people were sitting in the floor, lining the walls and filling the aisles.
By 4:55 p.m., chairs were being collected from neighboring rooms and tables were being rearranged to allow for more room.
By 5 p.m., people were still filing in. There was obviously something important going on in the Black Culture Center on Oct.7. |
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by Chelsea Kaplan, posted Oct. 14, 2010
The Missouri Department of Conservation has recently set up a plan to restore Eastern Elk, originally native to Missouri, to a 365 square mile area in southern Missouri. They plan to release 80 to 150 elk as early as 2011. |
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by Jessica Kueffer, posted Oct. 14, 2010
The first Celebrate Ability Week was held Sept. 27 through Oct. 1 on the Mizzou campus. In the spirit of informing Mizzou students, as well as community members, about disabilities, the event also provided education on what opportunities are available. The week revolved around the idea of disability not being a limiting factor. |
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by Jackie Smith, posted Oct. 14, 2010
Every year, about 45 minutes away from the University of Missouri campus, about 4,000 people gather together for a day filled with education, food, fun and, most importantly, chestnuts. |
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by Brendan Borman, posted Oct. 14, 2010
When you think of the Shryock’s Corn Maze, you can’t help but picture the big red barn located 12 miles east of Columbia, Mo. For nine years, Mike Shryock, a farmer in northern Callaway County, has designed a corn maze using unique themes and a global positioning satellite system. |
Week of Oct. 4, 2010
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by Jackie Smith, posted Oct. 6, 2010
The Bond Life Science Center was filled with motivated students Wednesday, Sept. 22, all looking at the many internship opportunities available to CAFNR students. Friendly conversations full of questions and excitement echoed throughout the atrium as students learned about the possibilities of interning and met with other students who have had internships in the past. Every year, the CAFNR Internship Fair is hosted during the fall to help students get a head start on the process of finding an internship. |
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by Jordan Newland, posted Oct. 6, 2010
The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico riveted the world's attention for months. Millions of people watched horrified as gallons of oil spewed from the Earth and caused unparalleled damage. |
Week of Sept. 27, 2010
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by Jenna Kalleberg, posted Oct. 1, 2010
Two new acts are gaining momentum in Congress after the Food and Drug Administration recalled more than half a billion eggs in August. Consumer apprehension has both houses of Congress tackling the issue. The House of Representatives’ bill is commonly referred to as the Food Safety Enhancement Act (FSEA).The Senate has proposed a bill known as the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). [Note: To read the legislation go to the Library of Congress website and search for each bill.] |
Week of Sept. 20, 2010
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by Chelsea Wilding, posted Sept. 22, 2010
Alyssa Rosales looks like your typical Mizzou freshman, but unlike most freshmen at Mizzou, she isn’t worried about the Mizzou 22. Last April, Rosales was diagnosed with Celiac disease, a disease that makes her unable to eat anything that contains gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, and is the substance that helps bind foods like bread together. |
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by Megan Betcher, posted Sept. 21, 2010
The beginning of this semester has been an exciting time for University of Missouri students because of the new additions around campus. In the hustle and bustle around campus a rather small change has not failed to catch the eyes of students. A set of compact cars parked next to the University Bookstore have drawn more than a few curious glances from students over the last week. |
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by Yin Xu, posted Sept. 21, 2010
The International Center held an International Welcome Party on August 28. About 500 hundred students attended this activity of internationalization, shared traditional foods from different countries and joined performance of diverse culture. |
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by Cathy Jenkins, posted Sept. 20, 2010Gumby’s has mastered a specific craving with an invention to satisfy every college student's late-night food fantasy: the clay fusion. In 1985, two frat boys named Chance Hippler and Jeff O’Brien founded Gumby’s Pizza in Gainesville, Fla. These men had big dreams and big goals. So big that they convinced their parents to allow them to drop out of college for a semester. Little did they know that would be the best decision they had ever made. |
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by Teresa Avila, posted Sept. 20, 2010
For most University of Missouri students, the need to print out a paper is accompanied by a seemingly benign question: should one use a personal printer or MU’s Print Smart and Print Anywhere systems? |
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by Kile Brewer, posted Sept. 20, 2010
It’s 1 a.m. and Coltan Wyant, a sophomore at Northwest Missouri State University majoring in interactive digital media, hasn’t even thought about sleeping yet. He is browsing the Internet on his laptop computer while sending text messages on his phone and transferring downloaded music onto his iPod. |
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by Grace Goudie, posted Sept. 20, 2010
Any avid sushi lover would tell you that sushi is only appealing when the freshest ingredients are used. When I ate at Sake in downtown Columbia recently, the ingredients tasted so fresh that I would have thought I was eating at a sushi bar in Los Angeles. Sushi joints are common in big cities or any location near the ocean. |
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by Nina Bolka, posted Sept. 20, 2010
It is an early and dreary Tuesday as students sluggishly walk to class, nursing cups of coffee in hopes that it will restore liveliness to their veins. Disrupting the monotonous lull of a college campus morning, Matt Fotis, a Ph.D. student at the University of Missouri, arrives pushing a stroller with a teething 9-month-old, Hank, and savvy 2-year-old, Nils. |
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by Alicia Harris, posted Sept. 20, 2010
The Cattlemen Days Rodeo returned to Ashland, Mo., for its 34th year. The Ashland Optimists Club and the Cedar Valley Riders Saddle Club sponsored the rodeo, which was held this past Aug. 27 and 28 at the Saddle Club’s arena. |
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by Faith Eissler, posted Sept. 20, 2010
Each year, thousands of high school seniors across the state of Missouri are faced with the difficult decision of which college to attend in the fall. Several factors come into play when deciding on a college. For instance, degree programs and location are both taken into consideration.
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Week of Sept. 13, 2010
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by Courtney McBay, posted Sept. 16, 2010Along with a new town, dorm life and an overload of homework, most college students find themselves adding another change to their lives: budgeting. Budgets govern spending on everything, and grocery shopping is no exception. Grocery shopping poses an opportunity to make various decisions, and whether or not to buy organic food is one of the many choices students face. |
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by Christine Nickle, posted Sept. 16, 2010
Trees, flower beds, turf, sidewalks, shrubs, and the occasional pond or fountain all have one thing in common. Collectively, they create a landscape. Landscapes are important for several reasons. Some are used to attract business, some attract wildlife. The landscape on the MU campus has different affects on everyone. |
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by Megan LaManna, posted Sept. 16, 2010Leon Schumacher not only teaches a wide variety of classes at the University of Missouri, he is also the chairperson for a revolutionary opportunity right here in Missouri. |
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by Chelsea Kaplan, posted Sept. 16, 2010
Increasing recycling on campus has been a goal of the University of Missouri for years now. However, students do not have recycling bins in their residence hall rooms along with trash cans. There are large recycling bins on each floor, but students are required to leave their room to find the bin each time they wish to recycle.
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by Sarah Sprague, posted Sept. 16, 2010
With a record freshman enrollment, residential life at Mizzou has had to make space for students. The University of Missouri has had to make changes from last year in housing and even offer incentives to returning students to make way for the freshman. |
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by Jessica Kueffer, posted Sept. 13, 2010
The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will host a Resume Review on Tuesday, Sept 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. All CAFNR students will have the opportunity to bring completed resumes to the Bond Life Sciences Center for review by industry professionals. Participating students should report to the McQuinn Atrium in business casual attire. |
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