Ben Stein

Senior Staff Photographer

(Feb. 8, 2010)

Senior Colleen Gordon lunges forward in her last stroke of the 100 breaststroke Saturday at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Gordon finished second, following junior Morgan McCleery, with a time of 1:05.09.
(Feb. 8, 2010)

Senior Colleen Gordon lunges forward in her last stroke of the 100 breaststroke Saturday at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Gordon finished second, following junior Morgan McCleery, with a time of 1:05.09.
(Nov. 30, 2009)

A student's tray moves on the conveyer belt after breakfast at Rollins dining hall. During a trial trayless dining week, implemented by Residence Halls Association and Campus Dining Services, waste was cut down by 25 percent.
(Nov. 16, 2009)

Mayor Darwin Hindman ceremoniously cuts a ribbon, opening the Columbia Police Regional Training Center on Monday. The new training center for the Columbia Police Department includes up-to-date technology, including a firearms simulator.
(Nov. 14, 2009)

Senior guard J.T. Tiller makes a bounce pass to sophomore guard Marcus Denmon on Friday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers play again on Tuesday against Tennessee Martin.
(Nov. 14, 2009)

Senior guard Zaire Taylor goes up for a shot against Bearcat junior forward Elijah Allen. Taylor was three for five in the field and made one out of two free throws for a total of seven points.
(Nov. 14, 2009)

Senior guard Zaire Taylor goes up for a shot against bearcat junior forward Elijah Allen on Friday at Mizzou Arena. Taylor was three for five in the field and made one out of two free throws for a total of seven points.
(Nov. 14, 2009)

Senior guard J.T Tiller makes a bounce pass to sophomore guard Marcus Denmon. The Tigers play again on Tuesday against Tennessee-Martin.
(Oct. 12, 2009)

Junior libero Caitlyn Vann goes down to dig a hit by Texas Tech on Friday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers won the first three games in the match, defeating Texas Tech.
(Sept. 28, 2009)

Blaine Gabbert looks for an open receiver during the game against Furman on Sept. 19 at Faurot Field. During this weekend's game against Nevada, Gabbert had a career high in passing performance.
(Sept. 21, 2009)

Sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert runs in for a 40-yard touchdown in an option play during the second quarter Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers defeated the Paladins with a final score of 52-12.
(Sept. 21, 2009)

Senior wide receiver Jared Perry attempts to fake out Furman cornerback Mitch McGrath on Saturday at Faurot Field. Perry received a total of 161 yards and completed two touchdowns.
(Sept. 20, 2009)

Senior wide receiver Jared Perry attempts to fake out Furman's cornerback, Mitch McGrath during the game on Saturday at Faurot Field. Perry received for a total of 161 yards and completed 2 touchdowns during the game.
(Sept. 19, 2009)

Ben Stein/Senior Staff Photographer Junior defensive back Munir Prince runs downfield after recovering a fumble during the Furman game on Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers defeated the Paladins with a final score of 52-12.
(Sept. 14, 2009)

A new firestation is being built on Blue Ridge and Providence roads to replace the station on Orr Street. Fire Station No. 2 will be closing in the upcoming fiscal year due to budget constraints.
(Sept. 3, 2009)

Although exact figures vary, researchers agree students tend to gain weight during their first year of college. Buffet-style dining halls or a change in extracurricular activities may contribute to the addition of the Mizzou 22 to freshman frames.
(June 3, 2009)

Three Canadian paratroopers break from their hooked formation at the Salute to Veterans Celebration on Sunday, May 24. The celebration, which includes an air show, living history program, banquet and veterans parade, is held every year during Memorial Day weekend at the Columbia Regional Airport.
(June 2, 2009)

Three Canadian paratroopers break from their hooked formation at the Salute to Veterans Celebration on Sunday, May 24. The celebration, which includes an air show, living history program, banquet and veterans parade, is held every year during Memorial Day weekend at the Columbia Regional Airport.
(June 2, 2009)

Ben Folds performs "Landed" on Wednesday, May 27 at Columbia's Summerfest stage on Ninth Street. Folds performed many of his greatest hits, but also added some new and different sounds to his show.
(April 28, 2009)

Truman's Pond outdoor pool at the Student Recreation Complex will open later than usual this spring. Drainage gates in the pool need to be upgraded to comply with new federal pool regulations.
(April 27, 2009)

The owner of Tiger Hotel is looking to Columbia for tax-increment funding to help manage the $9 million cost of renovations and remodeling to the historic building. The property has not been used as a fully functioning hotel for years.
(April 20, 2009)

Sophomore wide receiver Jerrell Jackson leaps to pull in a reception over sophomore linebacker Will Ebner during Saturday's Black and Gold game. Missouri's defense outshone the offense, winning the scrimmage 68-40.
(March 30, 2009)

Customers eat at restaurants Monday on Ninth Street at the edge of campus. The Missouri Students Association is considering a proposal to expand the EZ Charge system to include local business in addition to dining options on campus.
(March 6, 2009)

Freshman Ryan Clubb winds up to pitch in the fifth inning. Nine Missouri pitchers each threw one inning as the Tigers beat Western Illinois 8-0 on Wednesday at Taylor Stadium.
(Feb. 20, 2009)

Team College Avenue sets up on defense against the Roosters during a RecSports flag football game Thursday on Stankowski Field. RecSports is making some changes to its programs, including making seasons longer and more competitive at the elite level.
(Feb. 19, 2009)

An empty condom dispenser sits in Lathrop residence hall Thursday afternoon. Technical malfunctions have put machines out of service, with some undergoing repair at the manufacturer in Canada.
(Feb. 19, 2009)

Team College Avenue sets up on defense against the Roosters during a RecSports flag football game Thursday on Stankowski Field. RecSports is making some changes to its programs, including making seasons longer and more competitive at the elite level.
(Feb. 17, 2009)

Junior Martin Cernansky lunges forward during the 200-meter breaststroke final of the Missouri Grand Prix on Saturday at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Cernansky won silver in the event, finishing behind Olympian Eric Shanteau.
(Feb. 10, 2009)

At the Sinclair School of Nursing, budget cuts are preventing the purchase of new simulation lab equipment. Students are practicing clinical procedures using antiquated static mannequins and poster replicas of medical equipment, pictured.
(Feb. 10, 2009)

At the Sinclair School of Nursing, budget cuts are preventing the purchase of new simulation lab equipment. Students are practicing clinical procedures using antiquated static mannequins and poster replicas of medical equipment, pictured.
(Feb. 9, 2009)

Susan Bies gives a lecture on the financial crisis Monday at the Reynolds Alumni Center. A former member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, Bies compared this recession to past recessions and described how the loan system is changing.
(Feb. 2, 2009)

Junior Max Askren is pinned by Nebraska's Craig Brester during Saturday's meet at the Hearnes Center. The No. 6 Tigers fell to the No. 4 Cornhuskers 16-15.
(Feb. 2, 2009)

Junior Max Askren is pinned by Nebraska's Craig Brester during Saturday's meet at the Hearnes Center. The No. 6 Tigers fell to the No. 4 Cornhuskers 16-15.
(Jan. 27, 2009)

Senior Jill Granger comes up for a breath during the 500-yard freestyle in a meet against Iowa State on Saturday at the Student Recreation Complex. Granger placed first in the event, and the Tigers defeated the Cyclones 178-117.
(Jan. 24, 2009)

Senior Alicia Hatcher poses during her routine on the balance beam. Hatcher tied for second on balance beam during Friday's meet against Nebraska at the Hearnes Center.
(Jan. 24, 2009)

Junior Danielle Guider swings around the uneven bars before her finish. The Tigers held a "Pink Out" at the Hearnes Center to raise money to fight breast cancer.
(Dec. 11, 2008)

Junior forward Jessra Johnson sets up for a shot during Tuesday's game at Mizzou Arena. Johnson contributed 16 points and seven rebounds in MU's 83-54 win over Bradley.
(Dec. 8, 2008)

Senior Kristen Constance talks with senior financial aid adviser Susie Facklam on Monday in Jesse Hall. The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education graded most states, including Missouri, with an 'F' in college affordability.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Senior linebacker Brock Christopher and senior safety William Moore sandwich Colorado wide receiver Josh Smith to force a fumble during Saturday's game at Faurot Field. After surrendering 56 points and nearly 600 yards to Texas last week, the Tigers' defense held the Buffaloes to under 200 yards in a 58-0 win.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Daniel drops back to pass during Saturday's game against Colorado at Faurot Field. Daniel tied a career-high with five touchdown passes.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon dives after Colorado freshman tailback Rodney Stewart.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Sophomore tailback Derrick Washington battles past Colorado linebacker Jeff Smart. Washington rushed for a total of 83 yards and one touchdown.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Senior linebacker Brock Christopher chases down Colorado junior tailback Kevin Moyd. Christopher collected two tackles on the night.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Daniel finds a gap and breaks off a 27-yard run during Saturday's game. Daniel passed for 302 yards and rushed for an additional 34 yards.
(Oct. 25, 2008)

Senior Kevin Gehl was crowned homcoming king during halftime of Saturday's game against Colorado at Faurot Field. Gehl, a sports anchor at KOMU/Channel 8 and sports director at KCOU/88.1 FM, was the only top-10 male candidate not involved in Greek life at MU.
(Sept. 27, 2008)

Freshman outfielder Jaydee Young steals second base Saturday at University Field. Young contributed 3 RBIs to the Tigers' 15-0 win over North Central Missouri College.
(Sept. 27, 2008)

Junior third-baseman Gina Schneider smashes a single against North Central Missouri College on Saturday. The Tigers defeated NCC 15-0 and Meramec 14-0 in the second game of a doubleheader at University Field.
(Sept. 25, 2008)

Conservationist and Animal Planet celebrity Jeff Corwin speaks Wednesday in Jesse Auditorium. Delta Gamma Lectureship Committee hosted the event.
(Sept. 25, 2008)

Junior forward Michelle Collins chases the ball against Iowa on Sept. 19 at Walton Stadium. After going 5-2 against non-conference teams to start the season, the Tigers open Big 12 play this weekend against Iowa State and Nebraska.
(Sept. 23, 2008)

Iowa senior midfielder Kelsey Shaw battles MU sophomore midfielder Krista Kruse for the ball Friday at Walton Stadium. The Tigers won 2-1.
(Sept. 8, 2008)

Students and staff participate in a discussion sponsored by You In Mizzou titled "Race and Politics: Does Race Matter?" on Wednesday in Memorial Union. Minority enrollment at MU reached an all-time high this year.
(Sept. 5, 2008)

Robert Duncan, newly appointed vice chancellor for research, gives an introductory speech on Wednesday in the Jesse Hall rotunda. Appearing at a reception with Chancellor Brady Deaton and Provost Brian Foster, Duncan outlined his goals for expanding the research program at MU.
(Sept. 4, 2008)

Cathy Smith accepts an award from the peace studies department on Wednesday in Ellis Auditorium on behalf of her son, Tomas Young. Young was the subject of the documentary film, "Body of War," which followed his changing stances on war following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.