Dann Wunderlich

(June 2, 2010)

Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert celebrates after a touchdown run against Illinois, a Big Ten opponent, during the 2009 Arch Rivalry game at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Discussion regarding MU leaving the Big 12 to join the Big Ten has circulated throughout the spring and summer.

(Nov. 30, 2009)

J.T. Tiller pauses for a moment during the Truman State game Friday, Nov. 6 at Mizzou Arena. This past week, Tiller and the Tigers played in the South Padre Island Invitational and suffered their first loss of the season against Richmond.

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Missouri kicker Grant Ressel kicks the winning field goal during the final play of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Tigers defeated the Jayhawks, 41-39.

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Dann Wunderlich/ Senior Staff Photographer Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander stiff arms Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton in the first quarter on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Dann Wunderlich/ Senior Staff Photographer A flag is thrown as Missouri wide receiver Wes Kemp reacts to the defensive pass inference in the second quarter on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Dann Wunderlich/ Senior Staff Photographer Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert loses the ball after being hit from behind by Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule in the second quarter on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Dann Wunderlich/ Senior Staff Photographer Missouri defensive back Carl Gettis celebrates after returning a fumble setting up a Missouri touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

(Nov. 28, 2009)

Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander stiff arms Kansas cornerback Justin Thornton in the first quarter on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Alexander finished the game with 233 yards on 15 receptions and one touchdown.

(Nov. 12, 2009)

The basketball team gathers together in a huddle before playing Truman State last Friday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers are coming off one of the most successful seasons in team history.

(Nov. 8, 2009)

Senior guard Zaire Taylor maneuvers around a Truman State defender Friday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers ripped through the Bulldog defense in their 96-33 win.

(Nov. 8, 2009)

Sophomore guard Miguel Paul focuses his attention on the basket as he goes airborne with some special attention from a Truman State defender on Friday at Mizzou Arena. The game against Truman was an Exhibition Open, which the Tigers won.

(Nov. 8, 2009)

Freshman guard Michael Dixon, Jr. attempts to slash the ball from the hands of a Truman State forward on Friday at Mizzou Arena. Dixon scored 10 points during the game, the same as Justin Stafford and Kim English.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

MU fans cheer on their Tigers after a first half touchdown on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. Mizzou fans were sprinkled throughout the stadium despite the 440 mile trip from Columbia to Stillwater.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

Missouri freshman tight end Chris Willett loses his helmet as he brings down Oklahoma State senior cornerback Perrish Cox during a kickoff return on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. The Cowboys had a total of 117 yards off of four returns.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

Missouri junior linebacker Andrew Gachkar makes a diving tackle to bring down Oklahoma State senior quarterback Zac Robinson on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. Gachkar was the leading tackler of the game with nine tackles.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

Missouri sophomore defensive lineman Dominique Hamilton flies through the air in an attempt to block a punt on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

Oklahoma State senior running back Keith Toston stiff arms Missouri freshman safety Zaviar Gooden on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. The Tigers suffered four turnovers during the game, ultimately leading to the their defeat.

(Oct. 20, 2009)

Missouri senior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon walks off the field on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. Weatherspoon had seven tackles on the night.

(Oct. 19, 2009)

Missouri sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert winces in pain as he is brought down by Oklahoma State senior linebacker Donald Booker on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. The Tigers suffered four turnovers, ultimately leading to their 33-17 defeat.

(Oct. 18, 2009)

Oklahoma State senior running back Keith Toston stiff arms Missouri freshman safety Zaviar Gooden on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. The Tigers suffered four turnovers during the game, ultimately leading to the Tigers' defeat.

(Oct. 18, 2009)

Missouri sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert winces in pain as he is brought down by Oklahoma State senior linebacker Donald Booker on Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. The Tigers suffered four turnovers, ultimately leading to their defeat, 33-17.

(Oct. 7, 2009)

A cyclist rides down Ninth Street on Wednesday afternoon in front of the Reynolds Journalism Institute. The Columbia Police Department is promoting bike and motor safety as well as enforcing bike and motorist violations.

(Oct. 7, 2009)

Sophomore Becca Sullinger sits outside her house Monday afternoon at 1308 Anthony St. Theft in the east campus community is frequent and most common in unlocked cars where purses and iPods are visible.

(Oct. 7, 2009)

Sophomore Annie Lopez serves the ball to the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers won the meet three sets to one.

(Sept. 28, 2009)

Seniors Eric Durbin and Shawn Garrison reply to an "M-I-Z" call outside of the Edward Jones Dome while tailgating before the Missouri-Illinois football game in St. Louis, Mo. The consumption and sale of alcohol is prohibited on most of the university's property, but university laws sometimes differ from city and state regulations on alcohol.

(Sept. 28, 2009)

Seniors Eric Durban and Shawn Garrison reply to an "M-I-Z" call outside of the Edward Jones Dome while tailgating before the Missouri-Illinois football game in St. Louis, Mo. The consumption and sale of alcohol is prohibited on most of the university's property, but university laws sometimes differ from city and state regulations on alcohol.

(Sept. 24, 2009)

Junior middle blocker Rosa Medrano redirects the ball moments before UM-Kansas City sophomore outside hitter Elizabeth Beck has the opportunity to block it Wednesday at the Hearnes Center. All 14 players on the Mizzou volleyball roster saw playing time in the 3-0 sweep of the Kangaroos.

(Sept. 21, 2009)

Missouri Legacy Beef farmer Mark Manken cooks up fresh, locally raised all-beef burgers Thursday at Lowry Mall during the MU Farmers' Market. Manken and his wife, Susie, of Salisbury, cooked and served burgers and franks to customers as well as distributed various frozen cuts of beef.

(Sept. 17, 2009)

Missouri Legacy Beef farmer Mark Manken cooks up fresh, locally raised all-beef burgers Thursday at Lowry Mall during the MU Farmers' Market. Manken and his wife, Susie, of Salisbury, cooked and served burgers and franks to customers as well as distributed various frozen cuts of beef.

(Sept. 17, 2009)

Sophomore Sky Robinson speaks on behalf of the Sierra Club during a rally against coal Wednesday at Speakers Circle. The club is launching an effort to eliminate coal use at MU's power plant and clear the way for clean energy as part of a nationwide campaign.

(Sept. 11, 2009)

City Manager Bill Watkins listens to the council discuss the city budget Tuesday night at City Hall. Watkins proposed a budget that would alter the payment for overtime for Columbia Water and Light employees.

(Sept. 7, 2009)

Senior defender Crystal Wagner competes for the ball with Long Beach junior midfielder Nicole Sweetman on at Walton Field on Sunday morning. Missouri lost to Long Beach State with a final score of 4-1, moving their season record to 3-2.

(Sept. 6, 2009)

Missouri sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert screams in excitement after a touchdown run on Saturday at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Missouri defeated Illinois during the Arch Rivalry Game with a final score of 37-9.

(Aug. 31, 2009)

Ramadan home meal replacements are available for purchase at the Emporium at Plaza 900 for students who observe Ramadan. Campus Dining Services has increased accomodations for students celebrating the holiday by providing home meal replacements and expanding dining hall hours.

(Aug. 31, 2009)

The Food and Drug Administration might be taking Vicodin and Percocet off the shelf after the FDA's Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee suggested the two painkillers be banned. The removal of the painkillers is being reviewed because of their high rate of addiction and association with liver damage.

(Aug. 27, 2009)

Sophomore backup quarterback Jimmy Costello releases the ball during a practice scrimmage Thursday afternoon in the Dan Devine Pavilion. This scrimmage signified the end of summer training camp for Missouri, who will play Illinois on Sept. 5 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

(Aug. 27, 2009)

Eye Alaska guitarist Cameron Trowbridge sings back-up vocals during the Fall Welcome/Bid Day Concert on Saturday in Lowry Mall. The headlining band for the concert, sponsored by the Department of Student Activities, was The Spill Canvas.

(Aug. 24, 2009)

Sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert sends the football downfield to a waiting reciever during practice Saturday morning at Faurot Field. Gabbert is the front runner for the starting spot on Sept. 5 when the Tigers face Illinois in St. Louis.

(Aug. 24, 2009)

Junior tailback Derrick Washington cuts up the field after catching a pass during practice Saturday morning at Faurot Field. Washington will be one of the main options for the starting tailback spot.

(July 8, 2009)

The Environmental Protection Agency is looking to increase the concentration of ethanol in gas from a 10 percent blend to 15 percent. Ethanol has been shown to have less harsh effects on the environment.

(July 7, 2009)

Passengers wait for a Metra train coming into the Naperville, Ill., Train Station on Sunday. A high-speed rail is in consideration for the Midwest, most likely from St. Louis to Kansas City, as it would provide cheaper transportation options.

(June 23, 2009)

President Barack Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act on Monday, which will work to prevent new users from the negative effects of tobacco products. The law will ban flavored cigarettes, which are popular among teenagers, and also enlarge the medical warning labels on packaging.

(May 8, 2009)

A student works on a final project for his convergence journalism class Thursday evening in the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Seven percent of full-time colleges students use Adderall to increase studying performance during stressful times such as finals week, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

(April 27, 2009)

Junior outfielder Aaron Senne makes a sliding catch in foul territory Sunday at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers outscored Texas Tech 42-14 in the three-game series.

(April 17, 2009)

Senior second baseman Austin Holt fields a grounder during Wednesday's game against Indiana State. The Tigers swept the two-game series, outscoring the Sycamores 20-3.

(April 16, 2009)

The Missouri House passed a $700 million bond bill Thursday that would fund construction at state universities. Lafferre Hall, above, and the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center would benefit from the legislation, which still faces a Senate vote and ballot referendum.

(April 6, 2009)

The body of a man who hanged himself was discovered in this shed near the seventh hole of A.L. Gustin Golf Course on Saturday morning. The MU Police Department is still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

(April 2, 2009)

A $700 million bond bill sponsored by Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, passed in committee Tuesday and could face debate on the House floor next week. The bill would channel money to capital and building projects at campuses statewide, including funding for the construction improvements at Lafferre Hall, pictured.

(March 15, 2009)

Freshman guard Kim English yells with excitement as he loads up on gear following Saturday's championship game against Baylor at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Tigers defeated the Bears 73-60 to win their first Big 12 title.

(March 15, 2009)

Junior guard Zaire Taylor throws an elbow into the face of Baylor sophomore guard LaceDarius Dunn during Saturday's championship game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Taylor had nine points and five rebounds for the Tigers.

(March 15, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll gets a shot off under heavy defense from Baylor senior forward Kevin Rogers and senior center Mamadou Diene during Saturday's championship game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Carroll led the Tigers with 20 points.

(March 15, 2009)

Junior forward Keith Ramsey is held back by Baylor senior forward Kevin Rogers during Saturday's championship game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

(March 14, 2009)

Confetti flies above the Ford Center floor as MU players celebrate the Tigers' first Big 12 Championship after Saturday's game.

(March 14, 2009)

Missouri freshman guard Kim English passes the ball around Baylor senior center Mamadou Diene during the first half of Saturday's championship game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

(March 14, 2009)

Junior guards J.T. Tiller and Zaire Taylor share a moment after MU defeated Oklahoma State 67-59 on Friday to advance to the Big 12 Championship final. "We got one more, one more," Taylor said to Tiller.

(March 13, 2009)

The dome of Jesse Hall was turned green for E-Week during a ceremony on Francis Quadrangle last Friday. The tradition, which dates back to 1903 recognizes St. Patrick as an engineer.

(March 13, 2009)

Junior guard J.T. Tiller rises above Texas Tech junior guard Alan Voskuil in the second half of Thursday's quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Championship at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Tigers exploded in the second half for an 81-60 win and will play Oklahoma State tonight.

(March 13, 2009)

Kansas sophomore center Cole Aldrich watches in anguish as the Baylor Bears stun the Jayhawks 71-64 in Thursday's quarterfinal at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

(March 13, 2009)

Missouri senior forward DeMarre Carroll hits a quick jumper in the first half of Friday's game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

(March 13, 2009)

Oklahoma State senior guard Byron Eaton holds his head in his hands as trainers tend to his injured ankle in the first half of Friday's game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Eaton returned to the game at halftime to a standing ovation.

(March 13, 2009)

Junior guard J.T. Tiller rises above Texas Tech junior guard Alan Voskuil in the second half of Thursday's quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Championship at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Tigers exploded in the second half for an 81-60 win and will play Oklahoma State later Friday.

(March 13, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons and the Tigers avoided a first-round upset and dominated Texas Tech down the stretch for an 81-60 win Thursday.

(March 12, 2009)

Baylor sophomore guard LaceDarius Dunn puts the ball up over Kansas sophomore center Cole Aldrich during Thursday's game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Bears stunned the Jayhawks 71-64 for the tournament's biggest upset yet.

(March 12, 2009)

Missouri junior guard J.T. Tiller tries to catch his balance after being fouled in the first half of Thursday's game against Texas Tech at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Tigers and Red Raiders were tied 31-31 at the half.

(March 12, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll is leading the Tigers' second-half run against the Red Raiders. Carroll has 17 points through 30 minutes of play.

(March 12, 2009)

Defended by Oklahoma State senior forward Anthony Brown, Oklahoma sophomore forward Blake Griffin loses control of the ball in the second half of the Sooners' 71-70 loss to Oklahoma State on Thursday at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City.

(March 12, 2009)

Texas sophomore guard Dogus Balbay sneaks around Kansas State sophomore forward Ron Anderson on his way to the basket during Thursday's game at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. The Longhorns defeated the Wildcats 61-58.

(March 10, 2009)

Surrounded by engineering students, Chancellor Brady Deaton flips a circuit switch to light the dome of Jesse Hall green during the Engineers' Week dome-lighting ceremony Friday on Francis Quadrangle. Engineers' Week, which continues this week, celebrates the belief that St. Patrick himself was an engineer.

(March 9, 2009)

With completed applications in hand, Stephens College seniors Leslie Baker and Hillary Smith wait to enter an audition room at 'The Real World' casting call Saturday in Memorial Union. Workers said roughly 300 people auditioned throughout the day.

(March 9, 2009)

Sophomore Nick Tepesch pitches against Ball State on Sunday at Taylor Stadium. During a road trip earlier this season, the Tigers' pitchers spoke with Rick Sutcliffe, a former Cy Young award winner.

(March 3, 2009)

Towering over senior forward DeMarre Carroll, Kansas center Cole Aldrich converts an alley-oop for a dunk late in the second half of Sunday's game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. Aldrich torched the Tigers with 19 points as the Jayhawks cruised to a 90-65 win.

(March 2, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons walks off the court following Missouri's 90-65 loss to Kansas on Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. Despite scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds, Lyons said his lack of a leadership was factor in the Tigers' loss.

(March 1, 2009)

A sellout crowd of 16,300 red and blue clad Jayhawk fans fill Allen Fieldhouse for Sunday's game against MU.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri junior guard Zaire Taylor knocks down a jump shot in the first half.

(March 1, 2009)

Students toss torn-up scraps of newspaper into the air during player introductions prior to tipoff.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri senior forward DeMarre Carroll puts the ball up over Kansas center Cole Aldrich in the second half.

(March 1, 2009)

Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor dunks the ball over Missouri freshman guard Kim English in the second half.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri junior forward Keith Ramsey drives the ball past Kansas guard Mario Little in the first half.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri junior guard J.T. Tiller attempts a layup under pressure from Kansas center Cole Aldrich.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri coach Mike Anderson talks to his team in the waning moments of Missouri's 90-65 loss to the Kansas on Sunday.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri junior forward Keith Ramsey tosses down a dunk in the second half.

(March 1, 2009)

Kansas center Cole Aldrich converts an ally-oop late in the second half.

(March 1, 2009)

Missouri senior forward Leo Lyons walks to the locker room after the Tigers suffered their 10th straight defeat at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday.

(Feb. 27, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll maneuvers under the basket on his way to a layup.

(Feb. 26, 2009)

Freshman guard Marcus Denmon goes for a layup in the second half of Wednesday's game against Kansas State at Mizzou Arena. The No. 11 Tigers knocked off the Wildcats 94-74.

(Feb. 26, 2009)

Sophomore forward Justin Safford finishes off a dunk against Kansas State. Safford played only seven minutes but added three points for the Tigers.

(Feb. 26, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll works his way around Kansas State freshman forward Jamar Samuels in the second half of Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena. Carroll racked up 21 points and 14 rebounds to lead the No. 11 Tigers to a 94-74 win.

(Feb. 22, 2009)

Sophomore forward Shakara Jones battles with Kansas State's Marlies Gipson in the first half of Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 20, 2009)

Women's Center adviser Struby Struble works in her office Thursday. Struble will be leaving her job at MU on March 6 to play for the San Francisco Nighthawks, a minor league soccer team.

(Feb. 20, 2009)

Women's Center adviser Struby Struble works in her office Thursday. Struble will be leaving her job at MU on March 6 to play for the San Francisco Nighthawks, a minor league soccer team.

(Feb. 20, 2009)

Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, answers questions at a Missouri PTA meeting Thursday at Mill Creek Elementary School. Schaefer proposed a bill in the Missouri Senate to increase need-based scholarships at public universities at the expense of private universities.

(Feb. 19, 2009)

Women's Center adviser Struby Struble works in her office Thursday. Struble will be leaving her job at MU on March 6 to play for the San Francisco Nighthawks, a minor league soccer team.

(Feb. 19, 2009)

Sen. Kurt Schaefer, D-Columbia, answers questions at a Missouri PTA meeting Thursday at Mill Creek Elementary School. Schaefer proposed a bill in the Missouri Senate to increase need-based scholarships at public universities at the expense of private universities.

(Feb. 13, 2009)

The property located between Fifth and Sixth streets on Elm Street, where Bengal's Bar and Grill is located, is at the center of a dispute regarding a new location for a museum for the Missouri State Historical Society, located in the basement of Ellis Library.

(Feb. 12, 2009)

Junior Nick Marable escapes a move from Missouri Valley freshman Jacob Guernsey at the Hearnes Center on Jan. 18. Marable entered the season ranked No. 1 in the country in his 165-pound weight class and has posted a 20-5 record so far.

(Feb. 6, 2009)

Junior guard Zaire Taylor dribbles downcourt against Baylor Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Taylor's 3-point play against Texas on Wednesday clinched a victory for the Tigers against the No. 16 Longhorns.

(Feb. 3, 2009)

Junior guard J.T. Tiller and senior forward DeMarre Carroll celebrate in the stands with Zou Crew members following the Tigers' 89-72 win against Baylor. Saturday's sellout of Mizzou Arena was the first in more than a year. "That atmosphere was unbelievable," coach Mike Anderson said. See related story in Sports, page 23.

(Feb. 2, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons fights for position on his way to a layup. Lyons scored a career-high 30 points as the Tigers beat the Baylor Bears 89-72 on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 2, 2009)

The Root Cellar at 814 E. Broadway is a small business specializing in locally grown produce and organic foods. Although cheaper options for food exist, such as Wal-Mart, some small businesses can offer more healthy options.

(Feb. 2, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons fights for position on his way to a layup. Lyons scored a career-high 30 points as the Tigers beat the Baylor Bears 89-72 on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Junior guard J.T Tiller and senior forward DeMarre Carroll celebrate in the stands with members of Zou Crew after the Tigers' 89-72 win over the Baylor Bears on Saturday at Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Freshman guard Marcus Denmon puts the ball up in the first half against Baylor at Mizzou Arena on Saturday. Denmon finished with nine points as the Tigers beat the Bears 89-72.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Sophomore Justin Safford hooks the ball around Baylor senior center Mamadou Diene.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Junior guard J.T Tiller struggles to keep the ball away from Baylor senior guard Henry Dugart. Tiller had a season and career high of eight assists.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll flies past Baylor senior guard Henry Dugat towards the basket. Carroll made 11 free throws in the game.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons gets the ball past Baylor freshman forward Anthony Jones. With 30 points, Lyons broke the 1000-point plateau for his career.

(Feb. 1, 2009)

Junior guard J.T Tiller sinks a jump shot during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena.

(Jan. 30, 2009)

Campus Bar and Grill manager Mike Geiss overlooks the crowd outside the building as senior Matt Geyer waits to be let in by bouncer John Thies on Thursday. "We usually get anywhere from five to 25 people a night trying to get in, and when you have 700-900 people going through the doors on an average night, it isn't a big number," Geiss said.

(Jan. 30, 2009)

Freshman guard Bekah Mills attempts a shot as Oklahoma State center Jennifer Wallenmeyer deflects the ball during Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena. With a 68-60 loss to the Cowgirls, the Tigers fell to 1-5 in the Big 12.

(Jan. 27, 2009)

Junior forward Jessra Johnson, right, and freshman guard Bekah Mills box in Colorado sophomore guard Britney Blythe as Blythe screams for a timeout during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers fell to 1-4 in conference play after losing 61-56 to the Buffaloes.

(Jan. 27, 2009)

Coach Cindy Stein watches a play unfold in the second half of Saturday's game.

(Jan. 27, 2009)

Colorado's Brittany Spears rises for a lay-up as sophomore forward Shakara Jones attempts a block during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers fell to Colorado 61-56.

(Jan. 27, 2009)

Freshman forward Christine Flores puts up a shot over Colorado's Courtney Dunn.

(Jan. 23, 2009)

Missouri Students Association President Jordan Paul jokes with Director of Student Services Ryan Senciboy after an MSA Senate meeting Wednesday in Memorial Union. Paul was sworn in as the new MSA president at the start of the meeting.

(Jan. 22, 2009)

Senior Michael Chandler overtakes Missouri Valley junior Joe Cornejo in the 157-pound weight class Sunday at the Hearnes Center. Chandler won his match 14-0 and MU won the meet overall with a score of 33-12.

(Jan. 18, 2009)

Senior Michael Chandler overtakes Missouri Valley junior Joe Cornejo in the 157-pound weight class on Sunday at the Hearnes Center. Chandler won his match 14-0 and MU won the meet with a score of 33-12.

(Jan. 18, 2009)

Senior Marcus Hoehn gets flipped by Missouri Valley junior Eric Graham on Sunday at the Hearnes Center. Graham defeated Hoehn 8-6.

(Jan. 18, 2009)

Missouri Valley junior Brian Graham gets ahold of senior Andrew Sherry on Sunday at the Hearnes Center.

(Jan. 18, 2009)

Freshman Taylor Crane puts MIssouri Valley freshman Jesse Knott in a headlock on Sunday at the Hearnes Center. Crane decisively won the 133-pound match 24-6.

(Jan. 18, 2009)

Senior Marcus Hoehn puts a move on Missouri Valley junior Eric Graham on Sunday at the Hearnes Center.

(Dec. 11, 2008)

Freshman Max Colburn smokes outside of McDavid residence hall last month. MU enacted a new smoking policy Thursday that prohibits smoking within 20 feet of university buildings effective Jan. 20.

(Dec. 11, 2008)

Bob Hutton, Fire Sprinkler Task Force Committee vice chairman, discusses the goals of the newly formed committee. The group will focus on installing sprinklers throughout Greek residences.

(Dec. 5, 2008)

Student Fee Review Committee Chairwoman Gwen Daniels speaks to the MSA Senate Wednesday in Memorial Union. In addition to a referendum that passed on the Missouri Students Association election ballot requiring three-fifths of students to support fee increases, the Senate passed a bill requiring detailed budget information before it can approve requests for fee increases. Daniels is a columnist for The Maneater.

(Dec. 5, 2008)

Dann Wunderlich/The Maneater Traci Harr, president of Peers Advocating Smoke-free Solutions, speaks to the Missouri Students Association Senate about a bill proposing a campus-wide smoking ban Wednesday in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. The bill failed with a 15-15 vote, with MSA Senate Speaker Jonathan Mays abstaining.

(Dec. 4, 2008)

Dann Wunderlich/Staff Photographer Members of the Thai Student Association make their way down the home stretch of the final lap of a commemorative run Thursday at Stankowski Field. The group ran 81 laps in honor of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 81st birthday.

(Dec. 2, 2008)

Students sit under the 'Transcendent Tower' exhibit Monday in Memorial Union. The exhibit, made up of several panels, depicts architecture and historical significance of Memorial Union.

(Dec. 2, 2008)

Senior Iesha Lynch and sophomore Kiara Bryant browse through several different types of contraceptives following a sex education forum Monday at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center. The seminar focused on STD and HIV prevention methods.

(Nov. 18, 2008)

Junior midfielder Meghan Pfeiffer rises over Evansville forward Mia Tofano in the pouring rain during a first-round NCAA Tournament match Friday at Walton Stadium.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Senior forward Ashley Hamblin congratulates freshman midfielder Candace Ruff after Ruff's goal, the second of the game. MU defeated Evansville 2-0 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Walton Stadium.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Junior forward Michelle Collins battles with Evansville freshman defender Kasey Cartwright. Collins scored the Tigers' second goal of the game and contributed two of Tigers' 28 shots to the Purple Aces' four.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Strong winds, heavy rains and a temperature of 40 degrees had a major effect on the game. The Tigers dominated the first half with a relentless offensive attack but found themselves on the defensive in the second.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Junior midfielder Meghan Pfeiffer powers the ball downfield.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Senior midfielder Janelle Cordia rises for a header against Evansville senior midfielder Julie Winkler.

(Nov. 15, 2008)

Freshman Kendra Collins undercuts Evansville midfielder Katelyn Smith. MU will play Illinois on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

(Nov. 11, 2008)

The women's soccer team defeated Colorado 1-0 on Sunday in San Antonio to win its first-ever Big 12 title. Senior Mo Redmond, pictured celebrating a goal with sophomore Alysha Bonnick during a game against Kansas on Oct. 31, scored the game-winner against the Buffaloes. The Tigers were selected to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, which begins Friday.

(Nov. 10, 2008)

Belly dancer DeeDee Folkerts leaps in the air during a performance in the Mark Twain Ballroom on Friday. The dance was part of a variety show planned by Stop Traffic to raise awareness of human trafficking and slavery.

(Nov. 10, 2008)

Megan Hartmann and members of the DragonFlies Belly Dance Company balance swords on their heads during the first performance of the Stop Traffic Variety Show on Friday in Mark Twain Ballroom. In addition to the dances, the event included musical performances and a silent auction.

(Nov. 10, 2008)

Reading excerpts from her book, poet Nickole Brown gives a spoken word performance at the Stop Traffic Variety Show in the Mark Twain Ballroom on Friday. Brown's book, 'Sister,' was available for purchase after her performance.

(Nov. 10, 2008)

Columbia resident Peter Holmes leads the BoCoMo Drumheads Medicine Show in a West African dance and percussion performance at the Stop Traffic Variety Show. The Drumheads were the last of seven performances, plus several vignettes, to educate audience members on human trafficking.

(Nov. 10, 2008)

Freshman Lindsay Lewis browses through items up for auction in the silent auction at the Stop Traffic Variety Show on Friday. Proceeds from admission to the show and the auction went to Stop Traffic and the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Pins fly in the air as sophomore Katie Kullman bowls a strike. Teams bowled to get the highest possible score, with the event benefiting the American Cancer Society.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Sophomore Tyler Filmore follows through on a shot at Brady's Bowl Over Cancer on Wednesday at T.A Brady's bowling lanes. Filmore and his friends won the event last year.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Junior Miranda Popejoy attempts to get her friends to kiss her bowling ball for good luck on Wednesday during the Brady's Bowl Over Cancer tournament. The two-day team competition is organized by the Student Union Programming Board and benefits the American Cancer Society.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Sophomore John Pullega leans to get a better view of the lane as senior Burk Krohe prepares to bowl Wednesday at T.A. Brady's. Winners from Wednesday night returned to the lanes Thursday to compete for the championship. Pullega and Krohe formerly worked for The Maneater.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Sophomore Katie Kullman raises her arms in excitement after bowling a strike on Wednesday at T.A Brady's. The entry fee for the Brady's Bowl Over Cancer event was $5 per team member.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Freshman forward Laurence Bowers and sophomore forward Justin Safford leap for a rebound during Thursday's exhibition game at Mizzou Arena. Missouri's defense held Lincoln University to 54 points, forced 38 turnovers and recorded 21 steals in its first game of the season.

(Nov. 3, 2008)

Members of the No. 21 MU women's swimming and diving team celebrate after defeating rival Kansas 173.5-121.5 on Saturday at the Student Recreation Complex. The Tigers placed first in 10 of 16 events for their first win of the season.

(Nov. 2, 2008)

Freshman forward Kendra Collins battles with Kansas junior defender Estelle Johnson during the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Jayhawks on Friday at Walton Stadium. The flurry of goals marked the largest margin of victory for the Tigers this season in Big 12 play.

(Nov. 2, 2008)

Sophomore forward Alysha Bonnick and senior midfielder Mo Redmond celebrate after Bonnick's second goal of Friday's 6-0 win over Kansas. The Tigers finished the season ranked third in the Big 12 Conference and will face a rematch with No. 8 Texas in the opening round of the conference championship on Wednesday.

(Oct. 30, 2008)

Freshman guard Marcus Denmon drives past freshman center Steve Moore on Wednesday in the annual Black and Gold Game at Mizzou Arena. Denmon finished the game with 36 points to help the black squad defeat the gold team 110-84.

(Oct. 26, 2008)

Senior forward Ashley Hamblin slide tackles Texas senior defender Jill Gilbeau during MU's 2-1 loss Sunday at Walton Stadium. With the loss to Longhorns, the Tigers fell to a record of 12-5 (6-3).

(Oct. 26, 2008)

Texas goalkeeper Dianna Pfenninger reacts after giving up a goal to junior forward Kristin Andrighetto, front, as sophomore forward Alysha Bonnick looks on. Andrighetto scored the lone goal for the Tigers, who fell to No. 10 Texas, 2-1.

(Oct. 25, 2008)

Freshman midfielder Candace Ruff and Baylor junior midfielder Betsy Kyle compete for possesion during MU's 2-0 win Friday at Walton Stadium. Ruff scored the deciding goal in the 30th minute.

(Oct. 25, 2008)

Freshman forward Jessie Crabtree looks to pass during Friday's game. With the win, the Tigers tied a school record for regular season victories with 12.

(Oct. 24, 2008)

Junior forward Michelle Collins dribbles the ball downfield against Colorado on Oct. 3. Collins is among the team's leading scorers, with five goals and four assists in 12 games so far this season.

(Oct. 24, 2008)

Junior Michelle Collins does schoolwork with her sister, freshman Kendra Collins, in a computer lab at the Mizzou Athletic Training Complex on Tuesday. Other than playing with the MU soccer team, the sisters typically meet twice a week to have lunch and catch up with each other's lives.

(Oct. 21, 2008)

Robert Vaughn demonstrates how to throw an axe at the third annual Central Missouri Renaissance Festival on Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For a dollar a throw, attendees could toss axes, daggers and other sharp objects at a wooden target.

(Oct. 21, 2008)

Samuel Wilson IV aims an arrow with the help of his father as instructor Cole Dawson looks on at the third annual Central Missouri Renaissance Festival. The event featured Medieval-style entertainment, food, games and costumed characters.

(Oct. 21, 2008)

Cindy Shannon plays a bowed psaltery Saturday at the third annual Central Missouri Renaissance Festival. The psaltery is a harp-like instrument played with a bow.

(Oct. 21, 2008)

Dann Wunderlich/Staff Photographer Burly Rye Spring cheers with other children dressed as pirates at the third annual Central Missouri Renaissance Festival at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Spring traveled with his father, Jason, from Omaha, Neb., to attend the festival.

(Oct. 21, 2008)

Denis Yates, of Sunrise Beach, demonstrates metalworking techniques Saturday at the third annual Central Missouri Renaissance Festival at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Yates travels the Midwest doing shows and selling his handmade crafts.

(Oct. 17, 2008)

Students in the VolleyZou section cheers for the Tigers against the Jayhawks on Thursday. More than 2,000 fans attended the match at the Hearnes Center.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Freshman Jeffrey Cook writes a note on the back of a red flag during the Symbolic Removal of the Flags ceremony Thursday on Carnahan Quadrangle. Allies in Action placed 1,752 flags on Carnahan Quadrangle to represent every suicide by a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person in the last year.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Junior Megan Wilson spikes the ball past Kansas senior middle blocker Savannah Noyes during Wednesday's match at the Hearnes Center. Wilson had four kills in the Tigers' 3-1 win over the Jayhawks.

(Oct. 15, 2008)

Sophomore Weiwen Wang tips the ball past Kansas senior middle blocker Savannah Noyes during Wednesday's match at Hearnes Center. The Tigers defeated the Jayhawks 3-1.

(Oct. 13, 2008)

Senior tight end Chase Coffman runs the ball downfield during Missouri's 28-23 loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday at Faurot Field. Coffman had a career high of 11 receptions for 104 yards.

(Oct. 12, 2008)

Senior tight end Chase Coffman runs the ball downfield during MU's 28-23 loss to Oklahoma State on Saturday at Faurot Field. Coffman had a career high 11 receptions for 104 yards.

(Oct. 12, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon takes out Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, allowing senior defensive back Castine Bridges to snag an interception.

(Oct. 12, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Daniel leaps over Oklahoma State junior linebacker Orie Lemon on Saturday at Faurot Field. Daniel completed 39 of 52 attempts for 390 yards but threw three interceptions and was sacked twice.

(Oct. 12, 2008)

Senior kicker Jeff Wolfert watches the end of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State from the MU bench. Wolfert missed two field goals in the Tigers' 28-23 loss to the Cowboys.

(Oct. 6, 2008)

Junior forward Michelle Collins fights for the ball with Colorado senior midfielder Alex Cousins during Friday's win at Walton Stadium. The Tigers also defeated Texas Tech 2-0 on Sunday.

(Oct. 4, 2008)

Junior Forward Michelle Collins fights for the ball with Colorado senior midfielder Alex Cousins on Friday at Walton stadium. The Tigers defeated the 15th-ranked Buffaloes 1-0.

(Sept. 27, 2008)

Freshman pitcher Chelsea Thomas releases the ball during MU's 15-0 win over North Central Missouri College on Saturday at University Field. Thomas had 10 strikeouts in four innings for the Tigers.

(Sept. 27, 2008)

Freshman designated hitter Kristin Nottelmann bats against North Central Missouri College on Saturday at University Field. Nottelman had one run scored.

(Sept. 26, 2008)

Wearing suits to protect from hazardous material, Columbia firefighters Brint Roush and Don Whitaker attend to volunteer victim Roxanne Lambert at an emergency response exercise Thursday in East Campus. Several local police and fire departments as well as the Missouri National Guard participated in the drill.

(Sept. 26, 2008)

Columbia Fire Department Lt. Clayton Farr washes down Lt. Don Whitaker after a hazardous materials emergency response drill Thursday in East Campus.

(Sept. 13, 2008)

Senior midfielder Mo Redmond and Vanderbilt senior midfielder Katie Schulz collide in the air during the Tigers' 3-0 win over Vanderbilt on Friday. Redmond notched an assist on junior forward Meghan Pfeiffer's second half goal.

(Sept. 13, 2008)

Junior midfielder Meghan Pfeiffer leaps into the arms of senior midfielder Mo Redmond following Pfeiffer's second half goal on Friday.

(Sept. 12, 2008)

Smoke and flames pour from a mock residence hall room constructed on Speaker's Circle on Wednesday as part of Fire Factor. The event, which educates students about fire safety and prevention, is in its eighth year, but this was the first year to feature a 'room burn.'

(Sept. 12, 2008)

Freshman Matt Clausen competes in an obstacle course during the eighth-annual Fire Factor Wednesday on Lowry Mall. The event drew several hundred students who participated in fire safety demonstrations and exercises.

(Sept. 11, 2008)

Senior defensive lineman Stryker Sulak and freshman defensive lineman Terrell Resonno pressure Southeast Missouri State quarterback Houston Lillard during last Saturday's game at Faurot Field. MU's pass defense has given up an average of more than 350 yards per game, ranking last in the Big 12 this year.

(Sept. 6, 2008)

Despite not even playing the entire first half, quarterback Chase Daniel went 16 of 17 for 244 yards and three touchdowns against the Redhawks on Saturday.

(Sept. 6, 2008)

Sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin dives near the endzone during MU's 52-3 win over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday at Faurot Field. Playing a week after injuring his ankle against Illinois, Maclin picked up 65 all-purpose yards against the Redhawks.

(Sept. 6, 2008)

Freshman tailback De'Vion Moore rushes the ball on Saturday at Faurot Field. Moore led the Tigers with nine rushes for 75 yards

(Sept. 6, 2008)

Sophomore tailback Derrick Washington cuts to the outside during MU's 52-3 win over Southeast Missouri State. Washington had three touchdowns, including a 28-yard trick play reception in the endzone.

(Sept. 5, 2008)

Senior Porscha Kirkwood, sophomore Alexandria Scherff and Deniece Christian serve cake and refreshments on Wednesday at the 10th anniversary celebration for the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center. Following the celebration, the Legion of Black Collegians Senate convened for its first meeting of the year.

(Aug. 26, 2008)

Junior midfielder Meghan Pfeiffer battles for the ball over Illinois senior defender Charlotte Cooke during Friday's game at Walton Stadium. The Tigers mustered only one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Illini.

Tigers pluck Jayhawks in Border Showdown victory (Nov. 28, 2009)

Tigers start off season right with Arch Rivalry victory (Sept. 6, 2009)

Big 12 Championship Game (March 15, 2009)

Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship: Semifinals (March 14, 2009)

Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship: Quarterfinals (March 13, 2009)

Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship: Quarterfinals (March 13, 2009)