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(June 3, 2009)

For the upcoming football season, students will now be able to purchase general admissions tickets that will enable them to sit together at Faurot Field without purchasing tickets at the same time. Tailgating options have also been altered, as Frat Pit has been shut down and Reactor Field's entry time has moved closer to game time.
(June 3, 2009)

Scott Gilmore directs his trainee team Thursday, May 29 at the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Clinical Simulation Center. Gilmore helped train local paramedics and medical students how to deal with emergency and rescue situations.
(June 2, 2009)

Some students renting an apartment for the first time run into legal issues when their lease is up, such as a student who used to rent this house. Many have problems getting their security deposit back, which is usually equal to one month's rent.
(June 2, 2009)

Security deposits, which are paid when the lease is signed on an apartment and will be given back when the lease is up if there is no damage to the rented property, are often a subject of dispute when a tenant moves out. It is suggested tenants should read the lease thoroughly and document any damage present when moving in by taking photographs.
(May 16, 2009)

Columbia citizens, including members of Triangle Coalition, counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church in front of Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street. Westboro Baptist Church members protested gay marriage outside the church as about one hundred members of the community came out band together in disagreement.
(May 16, 2009)

Columbia citizens, including members of Triangle Coalition, counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church in front of Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street. Westboro Baptist Church members protested gay marriage outside the church as about one hundred members of the community came out band together in disagreement.
(May 16, 2009)

Columbia citizens, including members of Triangle Coalition, counter-protest the Westboro Baptist Church in front of Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street. Westboro Baptist Church members protested gay marriage outside the church as about one hundred members of the community came out band together in disagreement.
(May 15, 2009)

Columbia citizens, including members of MU's Triangle Coalition, counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church in front of Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street Friday. Seven members of the Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for their protests of gay marriages and the funerals of soldiers, came to Columbia Friday to speak out against the city's domestic partner registry.
(May 15, 2009)

Columbia citizens, including members of MU's Triangle Coalition, counter-protest against the Westboro Baptist Church in front of Missouri United Methodist Church on Ninth Street Friday. Seven members of the Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for their protests of gay marriages and the funerals of soldiers, came to Columbia Friday to speak out against the city's domestic partner registry.
(May 15, 2009)

Ben Phelps, grandson of Fred Phelps and member of the Westboro Baptist Church, protests in front of the Daniel Boone Building at Seventh and Broadway. Phelps, along with six other members of the Westboro Baptist Church, protested in Columbia on Thursday.
(May 15, 2009)

Ben Phelps, grandson of Fred Phelps and member of the Westboro Baptist Church, talks to reporters while protesting in front of the Daniel Boone Building at Seventh and Broadway on Thursday. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church are notorious for their protests at the funerals of soldiers and their stance on gay marriage.
(May 15, 2009)

Ben Phelps, grandson of Fred Phelps and member of the Westboro Baptist Church, protests in front of the Daniel Boone Building at Seventh and Broadway Thursday. Members of the Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for their protests of the funerals of soldiers and their beliefs on gay marriage, stirred controversy in Columbia, inciting a counter-protest.
(May 8, 2009)

Senior Anthony Brown discusses his team's iPhone application, NearBuy, during a special presentation Tuesday at the Reynolds Journalism Institute. NearBuy, created by team members Anthony Brown, Zhenhua Ma, Dan Wang and Peng Zhuang, won the overall judges' award for best iPhone application in the student contest.
(April 30, 2009)

Workers sit in an office at KOMU/Channel 8 in October. The station recently cut members of their staff because of a lack of funds, due in part to a decrease in advertising revenue.
(April 24, 2009)

Columbia Missourian editors plan the next day's content during a news budget meeting Thursday. The Missourian is trying to reduce its operating deficit, which has swelled in recent years.
(April 24, 2009)

Graduate student Megan Wiegand speaks to a source on the phone about a story regarding Earth Day on Thursday in the Columbia Missourian newsroom. Some student reporters favored moving to an all-digital model, but the paper switched instead to a five-day printing schedule.
(April 17, 2009)

Health policy specialist and former state Rep. Judy Baker, D-Columbia, discusses the need for health care reform at the 'Health Care Can't Wait' event Wednesday. More than 50 people gathered at the forum, many of whom expressed frustration with U.S. Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., who was invited but did not attend.
(April 16, 2009)

Sophomore Taylor Staunton runs the board at KCOU during his show on Thursday. KCOU is now broadcasting online and is set to benefit from a fundraising plan with the Missouri Students Association.
(April 9, 2009)

Election judges wait to sign in voters at the Christian Chapel Academy during Tuesday's municipal election. Turnout for the election, which includes decisions on two City Council and Board of Education seats, was just more than 10 percent, one of the lowest counts ever.
(April 7, 2009)

Sixth Ward Councilwoman Barbara Hoppe celebrates her reelection after checking results on a cell phone at a watch party Tuesday night at The Pasta Factory. Hoppe took 59 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Rod Robison. In the Second Ward race, Jason Thornhill defeated Allan Sharrock with 51 percent of the vote.
(April 7, 2009)

Election judges wait to sign-in voters at the Christian Chapel Academy during Tuesday's municipal election. Turnout for the election, which includes decisions on two City Council and School Board seats, has been substantially lower than November's general election.
(April 7, 2009)

Polling stations were empty midday at the Christian Chapel Academy, located at 3300 S. Providence Road.
(April 7, 2009)

A roll of "I Voted" stickers sits on a ledge at the Green Meadows area polling location.
(April 2, 2009)

Junior Rick Puig, shown speaking at the Missouri Democrat Days last month, has been named a Truman Scholar for his leadership roles and public service. Puig will receive a $30,000 scholarship to be used toward graduate school.
(April 2, 2009)

Sen. Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, debates on the Senate floor Monday. Justus sits on the Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment Committee which pushed through legislation Tuesday that would allow AmerenUE to raise rate with construction in progress. The increases would go towards a new plant in Callaway County. Justus voted no on the bill.
(March 30, 2009)

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, works the floor of the Missouri Senate during Monday's session. The Senate is working on changes to the Missouri budget after the House passed a version last week.
(March 16, 2009)

Tim Noce, Missouri Students Association Campus and Community Relations chairman, uses an cable to connect to the Internet last week due to unreliable MizzouWireless service in the new student center. Cell phone reception and wireless connectivity have been affected by construction in the area.
(March 16, 2009)

An XM Satellite Radio unit sits on display Sunday at Best Buy. Satellite radio sales have plummeted since the closure of Circuit City stores nationwide which accounted for a large amount of revenue.
(March 13, 2009)

Harold Williamson gives remarks during an Oct. 11 press conference at Columbia Regional Hospital announcing changes to the Children's Hospital. Williamson was named vice chancellor for UM Health Care this week after serving as interim vice chancellor since September.
(March 12, 2009)

Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, speaks with members of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri about Access Missouri during a press conference Wednesday in Jefferson City.
(March 12, 2009)

Athena Harlan, mother of Stanley Harlan who died in August from a Taser shock by police in Moberly, breaks down in tears next to her husband Darrell during a meeting of the Coalition to Control Tasers on Wednesday. Coalition members laid out a roadmap of how Tasers should be used by Columbia police to prevent future incidents.
(March 9, 2009)

Pieces of art sit on display at the Columbia Art League last week. The gallery receives funding from the Missouri Arts Council, which is slated for $5.5 million in budget cuts.
(March 9, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon and Attorney General Chris Koster joke about Koster's position on the Democrat totem, a reference to Koster's former status as a Republican. Both were speakers at the Missouri Democrat Days on Saturday in Hannibal.
(March 7, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon and Attorney General Chris Koster joke about Koster's position on the Democrat totem, a reference to Koster's former status as a Republican. Both were speakers at the Missouri Democrat Days in Hannibal on Saturday.
(March 7, 2009)

Junior Rick Puig discusses his campagin for Young Democrats of America national Vice President at Missouri Democrat Days in Hannibal. Puig decided not to seek reelection for his position with the Young Democrats of Missouri to focus on his national campaign.
(March 7, 2009)

Former congressional candidate Judy Baker addresses a capacity crowd at a forum on the Ninth District and the 2010 U.S. Senate race. Baker discussed county by county voting breakdowns according to census data.
(March 7, 2009)

Secretary of State Robin Carnahan discusses her 2010 U.S. Senate campaign at the Missouri Democrat Days as Gov. Jay Nixon looks on.
(March 7, 2009)

Former Sen. Jean Carnahan, D-Mo., watches as Democrats discuss their strategy for 2009 at the Missouri Democrat Days in Hannibal.
(March 7, 2009)

Attendees at the Missouri Democrat Days stocked up on the latest Barack Obama pins and memorabilia to show their support for the president.
(March 7, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon mingles with constituents during a luncheon at the Missouri Democrat Days.
(March 5, 2009)

A Mesaba Airlines jet sits on a tarmac at the Columbia Regional Airport. A new Airport Master Plan proposes improvements including upgraded taxiways and runways to increase traffic and commerce at the airport.
(Feb. 26, 2009)

Freshman forward Laurence Bowers drives past Kansas State forward Ron Anderson. Bowers finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
(Feb. 26, 2009)

Senior guard Matt Lawrence goes for a layup as Kansas State center Luis Colon attempts a block. Lawrence scored 13 points to power the Tigers past the Wildcats.
(Feb. 23, 2009)

UM system President Gary Forsee presented a plan for MU and other campuses at the Board of Curators meeting earlier this month. At a town hall meeting Friday, Forsee clarified aspects of the plan to concerned faculty and said he aims to avoid instituting furloughs.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder serves ice cream during the Lincoln Days Ice Cream Social on Saturday in Kansas City.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., speaks during a town hall forum Saturday at the 110th annual Missouri Lincoln Days.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., speaks during the town hall forum at the Missouri Lincoln Days. Luetkemeyer and other Republicans at the event were highly critical of the $787 economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Lincoln Days attendee George Engelbach asks a question to Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., during a town hall forum Saturday.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., addresses the Missouri Federation of Young Republicans on Saturday at the Missouri Lincoln Days. Republican leaders at the convention discussed ways to better reach out to younger voters.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., addresses the Lincoln Days crowd during the Missouri Republican State Committee Meeting. Blunt last week announced his candidacy to run for retiring Sen. Kit Bond's seat in 2010.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Lincoln Days attendee Dr. John Hugo asks Missouri representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer and Todd Akin about their stance on FairTax.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

Rep. Todd Akin scoops for a guest as Rep. Roy Blunt digs in to to sample ice cream Saturday at the Missouri Lincoln Days.
(Feb. 22, 2009)

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(Feb. 20, 2009)

Rep. Mary Still, D-Columbia, wrote a letter to UM system President Gary Forsee expressing concerns about university employees' payments to pensions. Forsee is expected to clarify pension plan details Friday.
(Feb. 17, 2009)

Freshman guard Marcus Denmon splits Nebraska's Paul Velander and Sek Henry on his way to the basket during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers, now ranked No. 10, defeated the Cornhuskers to improve to 22-4.
(Feb. 14, 2009)

Missouri junior forward Keith Ramsey blocks a shot in the second half of Saturday's game against Nebraska. Ramsey had three blocks and the No. 17 Tigers crushed the Cornhuskers 70-47 in front of a sold-out Mizzou Arena.
(Feb. 12, 2009)

Corinne Rosania tries a sample of fair trade milk chocolate from senior Anna Frieden. The Anthropology Students Association and the Museum of Anthropology hosted a tasting and discussion of fair trade products Wednesday.
(Feb. 12, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon announces Thursday that budget cuts to MU Extension will be less severe than originally thought. Rep. Mary Still, D-Columbia, at right, said she was pleased the restoration of funds.
(Feb. 12, 2009)

Jim Poehling, executive director of Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, gives Gov. Jay Nixon a tour of the facility Thursday. Nixon allocated $5 million in funding for Thompson Center improvements, which include a new building.
(Feb. 6, 2009)

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder speaks to the media before participating in a roundtable with the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal on Wednesday at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Kinder discussed Gov. Jay Nixon's budget and expressed disagreement with Nixon's decision to suspend projects that were to be funded by the sale of assets of the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority.
(Feb. 5, 2009)

UM system President Gary Forsee addresses the Board of Curators on Thursday about the financial situation of the UM system. Curators granted Forsee the authority to furlough employees.
(Feb. 5, 2009)

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder speaks to the media before participating in a roundtable with the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal on Wednesday at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Kinder discussed Gov. Jay Nixon's budget and expressed disagreement with Nixon's decision to suspend projects that were to be funded by the sale of assets of the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority.
(Jan. 30, 2009)

Students line up in Tiger Tech for assistance to configure to the MizzouWireless network on personal computers Wednesday. Many students have reported problems connecting to the new wireless network since TigerNet shut down Jan. 7.
(Jan. 28, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon stands behind the door to the Missouri House chamber waiting to be escorted in to deliver his State of the State address on Tuesday in Jefferson City.
(Jan. 28, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon speaks as Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder looks on during the State of the State address, delivered in a joint session of the Missouri legislature on Tuesday in Jefferson City. Nixon focused most of his speech on the economy and the creation of new jobs.
(Jan. 27, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon, flanked by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder and House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, receives applause during his speech.
(Jan. 27, 2009)

In his 2010 budget which will be delivered to both chambers tonight, Nixon proposed the elimination of more than 1,300 state government positions. Nixon called the planned cuts "the largest single reduction in the state's bureaucracy in modern history."
(Jan. 27, 2009)

Nixon reiterated his commitment to K-12 and higher education by pledging $3 billion to public classrooms and laying out his plan to keep funding for state universities at current levels. Under an agreement made with university presidents last week, tuition will be capped as long as state funding does not decrease.
(Jan. 23, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon discusses his higher education funding plan during a Wednesday news conference at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Through an agreement with the presidents of Missouri's public universities, Nixon will recommend that the General Assembly not cut funding to schools if tuition is capped at current levels.
(Jan. 21, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon discusses his higher education funding plan during a press conference at the Reynolds Alumni Center on Wednesday. Nixon's plan calls for a guarantee of no tuition hikes in the midst of the economic crisis.
(Dec. 14, 2008)

Murray State sophomore guard Isacc Miles splits sophomore forward Justin Safford and junior forward Keith Ramsey on his way to the basket during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers held off the Racers for a 75-64 win.
(Dec. 11, 2008)

Students enter the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house Thursday. The fraternity is under investigation by Office of Student Affairs for undisclosed reasons.
(Dec. 8, 2008)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll goes for a layup as California junior forward Jamal Boykin puts on the block during Sunday's game at Mizzou Arena. Carroll led the Tigers with 19 points in their 93-66 victory over the Bears.
(Nov. 18, 2008)

Passengers board a Mesaba Airlines flight out of Columbia Regional Airport last month. Due to falling gas prices and cheaper rates for flights, holiday travel should be cheaper this year than last.
(Nov. 14, 2008)

Kim Clark of the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center packs up boxes to prepare for the organization's move to a room near Mark Twain Ballroom next Tuesday. The RSVP Center will share space with the LGBTQ Resource Center, Women's Center and Multicultural Center.
(Nov. 13, 2008)

A display of rocks and minerals lines the main hallway of the Geological Science Building. The department of geological sciences will benefit from a $4.6 million gift from former student Robert "Bud" Weiser.
(Nov. 4, 2008)

Sophomore Lauren Grant reacts with tears at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center following the announcement that Barack Obama was elected President.
(Nov. 4, 2008)

Senior Drew Kelly reacts after Barack Obama is declared the winner in Iowa. About 100 people attended an election night watch party at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center which was organized by the Legion of Black Collegians and Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
(Nov. 4, 2008)

Students wait to receive their ballots in Memorial Union. Memorial Union was one of several local 'super-precincts' where any registered voter could cast a ballot.
(Nov. 4, 2008)

Lines at the Reynolds Alumni Center were reportedly shorter than other polling places on campus. Polls in Missouri close at 7 p.m., but those in line then will be allowed to remain to cast their votes.
(Oct. 30, 2008)

Republican Ed Robb debates Democrat Chris Kelly during a forum between the two candidates for Missouri's 24th state House district on Wednesday in Engineering Building West. The candidates focused on higher education-related topics.
(Oct. 23, 2008)

The department of psychological sciences opened its Brain Imaging Center, complete with a brand-new $3.8 million MRI machine, seen here. The enhanced technology will allow for new types of brain research and increase the possibility of grant funding for the university.
(Oct. 21, 2008)

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama leads a rally Saturday at the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. Earlier in the day, Obama attracted about 100,000 supporters during a rally under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
(Oct. 20, 2008)

After landing at Columbia Regional Airport early Monday afternoon, Republican presidential nominee John McCain shakes hands of supporters at Buckingham Smokehouse BBQ.
(Oct. 17, 2008)

Libertarian Chris Dwyer, Democrat Chuck Graham and Republican Kurt Schaefer answer questions from the audience during the 19th senatorial district portion of a forum Thursday at the Columbia Public Library. The forum also included candidates running for Boone County Administrator and the 24th state House district.
(Oct. 14, 2008)

Interim Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Hal Williamson introduces Tim Fete as the director of Children's Hospital during a press conference Friday at Columbia Regional Hospital. When current director Ted Groshong retires next year, Fete will oversee the relocation of all Children's Hospital units to Columbia Regional Hospital.
(Oct. 10, 2008)

Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., seen at a presidential debate watch party Tuesday at the Boone County Republican Headquarters, recently apologized for his role in the firing of a U.S. attorney in 2006. Bond's apology came after a complaint was filed to the Senate Ethics Committee on Sept. 30.
(Oct. 9, 2008)

Because of the need to reallocate resources, the KOMU/Channel 8 newsroom will eliminate its overnight shift starting Sunday. The move will affect five staffers and is not expected to have any effect on the station's programming or performance.
(Oct. 9, 2008)

Republican supporters watch the second presidential debate Tuesday at the Boone County Republican Headquarters. Local Democrats held a watch party at Kayotea.
(Oct. 9, 2008)

More than 500 students, faculty and community members attend an economic forum hosted by the Trulaske College of Business on Tuesday in Bush Auditorium. A panel of faculty and business professionals discussed the recent economic bailout plan and how it would affect local residents and businesses.
(Oct. 7, 2008)

Celebrities Aisha Tyler and Idina Menzel help students register to vote at a Vote for Change event Saturday on Lowry Mall. Tyler, Menzel and actor Taye Diggs stumped for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and urged students to register ahead of Wednesday's deadline.
(Oct. 6, 2008)

Celebrities Aisha Tyler, Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs make an appearance Saturday in front of Ellis Library on Lowry Mall. The trio of stars stumped for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and stressed the importance of voter registration.
(Oct. 3, 2008)

Republican Mike Gibbons
(Oct. 3, 2008)

Democrat Chris Koster debates with Republican Mike Gibbons during a forum between the two candidates running for Missouri Attorney General on Sept. 11 in Fisher Auditorium.
(Oct. 3, 2008)

Democrat Chris Koster
(Oct. 3, 2008)

Democrat Chris Koster
(Oct. 3, 2008)

Democrat Chris Koster debates with Republican Mike Gibbons during a forum between the two candidates running for Missouri Attorney General on Sept. 11 in Fisher Auditorium.
(Oct. 2, 2008)

Comedian Judson Laipply performs a new version of his hit viral video, 'Evolution of Dance,' on Wednesday in Jesse Auditorium. Laipply's appearance was part of a day of kick-off events for Alcohol Responsibility Month.
(Oct. 2, 2008)

Comedian Judson Laipply gives a motivational speech to students in Jesse Auditorium. Laipply, the first speaker for Alcohol Responsibility Month, shared a slew of tips and stories.
(Oct. 2, 2008)

The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders received a $1 million grant from the Combating Autism Act. The funds will be used to expand the Rapid Response project, which focuses on diagnosing autism at an early age
(Oct. 2, 2008)

Missourians for Safe Energy co-founder Mark Haim discusses nuclear power at a lecture Wednesday night in the Arts and Science Building. Haim spoke against the proposed expansion of the Callaway Nuclear Plant.
(Sept. 25, 2008)

Volunteer Steve Fischer answers a call at the Miracles for Kids Radiothon on Thursday at University Hospital. The joint effort between Children's Hospital and Zimmer Radio Group raises funds for new equipment and services.
(Sept. 23, 2008)

Several bridges on and parallel to I-70 crossing over creeks have been targeted by the Missouri Department of Transportation for repair, including this one over Little Cedar Creek. More than 800 bridges have been selected statewide, and the plan is expected to cost $700 million.
(Sept. 15, 2008)

A panel of academic, journalism and business leaders discusses communication in the digital age at the President's Round Table on Friday in Jesse Auditorium. The round table discussion, featuring several professionals and corporate leaders, was part of the School of Journalism's centennial celebration.
(Sept. 13, 2008)

Boy Van Poppel of team Rabobank takes Stage 5 of the Tour of Missouri on Friday in Jefferson City.
(Sept. 13, 2008)

Tour of Missouri riders rocket down Capitol Avenue on the way to the finish in Jefferson City.
(Sept. 13, 2008)

Christian Vande Velde of Team Garmin-Chipotle H3O holds on to the yellow jersey and retains the Tour of Missouri lead heading into Stage 6 on Saturday.
(Sept. 13, 2008)

Gov. Matt Blunt rallies the crowd prior to the awards presentation after Stage 5 of the Tour of Missouri in Jefferson City.
(Sept. 11, 2008)

Songwriter Jason White performs during the Freedom Sings concert for the School of Journalism centennial on Wednesday. The program addressed First Amendment topics through song and multimedia.
(Sept. 11, 2008)

Democrat Chris Koster debates with Republican Mike Gibbons during a forum between the two candidates running for attorney general on Thursday in Fisher Auditorium. The debate was sponsored by the Missouri Press Association as part of the School of Journalism's centennial celebration.
(Sept. 9, 2008)

Craig Stevenson, the Associated Students of the University of Missouri board chairman, discusses ASUM's stance on Gov. Matt Blunt's veto of the ‘student curator bill’ during a press conference with Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, on Tuesday in Jefferson City. On Wednesday, the legislature will convene to consider overriding bills vetoed by the governor.
(Sept. 9, 2008)

An Art the Vote billboard sits along Providence Road on Monday. Art the Vote is a nonpartisan effort that includes 70 billboards throughout Missouri and is designed to mobilize young voters in the political process.
(Sept. 5, 2008)

Walter Williams founded the MU School of Journalism in 1908, the first such school in the world. This bust will be officially unveiled next week during the dedication of the newly constructed Reynolds Journalism Institute.
(Sept. 5, 2008)

The Reynolds Journalism Institute, to be dedicated next week during the MU School of Journalism centennial celebration, houses labs for experimentation and research of convergence media techniques.
(Sept. 4, 2008)

State Sen. Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, speaks at an MU College Democrats meeting on Thursday in Walter Johnson Auditorium. Graham is running for re-election in the 19th state Senate district against Republican challenger Kurt Schaefer.