Grant Nelson

(Sept. 3, 2009)

Campus Dining Services is supporting local farmers by buying fresh produce to use in the dining halls. This movement for buying locally not only cuts costs for CDS but provides fresher food for students, as well.

(Aug. 31, 2009)

Junior middle blockers Catie Wilson and Rosa Medrano reach to block Rebels player Caitlin Weiss' spike at the Tiger Invitational on Saturday at the Hearnes Center. Medrano led the Tigers in their match against the Rebels with 14 digs and a total of 19 points.

(Aug. 24, 2009)

Grant Nelson/ Staff Photographer MU welcomes the class of 2013 as freshmen rush through the pillars Sunday evening at Francis Quadrangle during Tiger Walk. The class of 2013 is the second largest incoming freshman class in MU history with more than 5,500 students.

(Sept. 22, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon greets fans waving makeshift spoons in Tiger's Lair following MU's win over Buffalo on Saturday at Faurot Field. Attendance for the non-conference game was 65,566, with the majority of fans staying until the final snap.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon runs along the ledge near Tiger's Lair following the Tigers win over Buffalo Saturday at Faurot Field. Attendance for the non-conference game was 65,566, with the majority of fans staying until the completion of the game.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

MU struggled to retain possession against Buffalo, fumbling three times on Saturday, including this one by junior wide receiver Jared Perry in the red zone. The Tigers also forced two turnovers.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin stumbles through the Buffalo defense on Saturday at Faurot Field. Maclin led the Tigers to a 42-21 victory with 14 receptions for 168 yards

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Sophomore running back Derrick Washington stiff-arms Buffalo junior defensive back Mike Newton during the Tigers' 42-21 win Saturday. Washington finished the game with 18 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns along with three receptions for 27 yards.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Junior wide receiver Jared Perry breaks loose after a 15-yard reception in the second quarter. Perry had two receptions in the Tigers' 42-21 win over Buffalo Saturday at Faurot Field.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Junior linebacker Sean Weatherspoon drags down Buffalo wide receiver Ernest Jackson on Saturday at Faurot Field. Weatherspoon led the Tigers on defense with 5 tackles and 15 assisted tackles.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin soars over the goal line on a 16-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against Buffalo Saturday at Faurot Field. Maclin had 236 all-purpose yards against the Bulls.

(Sept. 20, 2008)

Senior quarterback Chase Daniel drops back to pass against Buffalo Saturday at Faurot Field. Daniel continued to pad his Heisman Trophy stats, completing 36 of 43 passing attempts for 439 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel completed a Big 12 record of 20-straight completions and become only the fifth Big 12 player to amass 10,000 career yards.

(Sept. 18, 2008)

The Providence Landing on the Katy Trail near Perche Creek remains under several feet of water five days after weekend flooding in Boone County. McBaine, which is downstream from Perche Creek, suffered severe flooding, forcing residents to evacuate.

(Sept. 15, 2008)

Senior defender Lindsay McCoy heads the ball past Butler sophomore goalkeeper Laura Baker for a goal during the Tigers' 2-1 victory Sunday at Walton Stadium. McCoy's goal was the first of her career.

(Aug. 30, 2008)

Sophomore midfielder Kari Adam squeezes through Auburn freshman defender Mary Nicholson and sophomore defender Sammy Towne during Friday's game at Walton Stadium. Adam scored the only goal in MU's 1-0 win.

(Aug. 26, 2008)

Sophomore forward Alysha Bonnick gets some unwanted attention from a ball courtesy of Illinois freshman defender Julie Ewing during Saturday's game at Walton Stadium.

(Aug. 23, 2008)

Senior forward Ashley Hamblin streaks past Illinois senior defender Jessica Levitt during Saturday's game at Walton Stadium. The Tigers lost their season opener 2-1 in overtime.