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James Militello

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  • Photo Editor (Fall 2011)

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Photos (120)

  • Photo from Dec. 2, 2011

    (Dec. 2, 2011)

    An estimated $100,000 in copper wire was stolen from APAC Industries. APAC Industries is located at 6791 N. Highway VV.

  • Photo from Dec. 2, 2011

    (Dec. 2, 2011)

    MU students experienced a 5.8 percent increase in tuition and fees this year from the previous academic year with in-state tuition at $8,928 and out-of-state at $20,870. In 2010, students who took out student loans to finance their education averaged $25,250 in debt upon graduation.

  • Photo from Dec. 2, 2011

    (Dec. 2, 2011)

    Freshman Brady Finn was drawn to MU for its journalism program. He hopes to one day work in sports broadcasting.

  • Photo from Dec. 2, 2011

    (Dec. 2, 2011)

    Freshman Brady Finn struggles with the expense of out-of-state tuition. Finn's parents are responsible for his seven siblings and three of his cousins.

  • Photo from Nov. 29, 2011

    (Nov. 29, 2011)

    The MU Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism Nov. 19 after a class art project was destroyed near the Fine Arts Building. The piece was made by nine students and one instructor and was a 4-by-8 foot table with realistically sized dishes of traditional Thanksgiving food.

  • Photo from Nov. 29, 2011

    (Nov. 29, 2011)

    The Columbia City Council recently voted in favor of rezoning the Regency Mobile Home Park. The land will be used for new student housing built by Aspen Heights.

  • Photo from Nov. 29, 2011

    (Nov. 29, 2011)

    Programming Coordinator Makayla Jackson presents a check of more than $4,000 to a representative of the Susan G. Komen Foundation on Monday at Chambers Auditorium. RHA also entertained two funding requests from the MLK, Jr. Planning Committee and the Fine Arts Residential Community of McDavid Residential Hall.

  • Photo from Nov. 15, 2011

    (Nov. 15, 2011)

    MU hosts CPOY and POYi every November and February, respectively. Recently, CPOY announced this year's winning images, which included submissions by MU students.

  • Photo from Oct. 11, 2011

    (Oct. 11, 2011)

    The onset of an eating disorder often correlates with times of major transitions or stress. Some extreme behaviors include taking diet pills, inducing vomit and using laxatives or diuretics.

  • Photo from Oct. 11, 2011

    (Oct. 11, 2011)

    The onset of an eating disorder often correlates with times of major transitions or stress. Some extreme behaviors include taking diet pills, inducing vomit and using laxatives or diuretics.

  • Photo from Oct. 11, 2011

    (Oct. 11, 2011)

    Last year, senior Alison Schwartz was named a finalist in the 2010 Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway. She was awarded a $5,000 scholarship and featured on limited edition cans of Diet Dr Pepper Cherry.

  • Photo from Sept. 30, 2011

    (Sept. 30, 2011)

    Struby Struble was appointed LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator Thursday. Struble hopes to increase visual acceptance across campus.

  • Photo from Sept. 16, 2011

    (Sept. 16, 2011)

    Jim Spain, Vice Chancellor Cathy Scroggs and Athletics Director Mike Alden join Interfraternity Council members during an Academic Excellence ceremony for the spring 2011 semester on the steps of Jesse Hall. MU’s Fraternity Alumni Consortium recognized 11 fraternities for high GPAs.

  • Photo from Aug. 23, 2011

    (Aug. 23, 2011)

    Thousands of freshmen dash through the columns Aug. 20, on Francis Quadrangle. This year's freshman class has broken 10 enrollment records with 6,168 students attending, eight more than last year's class.

  • Photo from July 5, 2011

    (July 5, 2011)

    Sparky's Homemade Ice Cream sold out of its cicada ice cream before it was officially released. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has advised against the sale of food containing cicadas, which prevented Sparky's from making more batches of the flavor.

  • Photo from July 5, 2011

    (July 5, 2011)

    Senior relief pitcher Phil McCormick delivers a pitch against a University of Illinois-Chicago batter March 6 at Taylor Stadium. McCormick is one of four Tigers drafted in the Major League Baseball First-Year Draft in early June.

  • Photo from July 5, 2011

    (July 5, 2011)

    Marcus Denmon drives the lane as Iowa State's Bubu Palo guards him Jan. 22 at Mizzou Arena. Denmon tried out for the World University Games and was one of 17 college players invited to participate in Chris Paul's Elite Guard Camp in Winston-Salem, N.C.

  • Photo from June 1, 2011

    (June 1, 2011)

    ‪The Missouri House of Representatives has given final approval to legislation which would ban texting while driving for drivers of any age. Under current law, drivers under the age of 21 are prohibited from texting and driving at the same time.‬

  • Photo from June 1, 2011

    (June 1, 2011)

    Chelsea Thomas pitches to a Washington University batter on Saturday, May 28 at University Field. The Tigers won the series 2-0 and advance to play Florida University in first round of the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

  • Photo from May 3, 2011

    (May 3, 2011)

    DJ Rekha mixes Indian, Bhangra-fused hip-hop music Saturday in the parking lot at the corner of S. Sixth and Elm Streets. DJ Rekha joined a large group of musicians that performed at the Global Sounds Music Festival hosted by the Missouri Students Association and the Graduate Professional Council.

  • Photo from May 3, 2011

    (May 3, 2011)

    Students celebrate the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Sunday night in Greektown.

  • Photo from April 29, 2011

    (April 29, 2011)

    Quarterback Blaine Gabbert looks up the field Nov. 13, 2010 at Faurot Field. Gabbert was selected seventh overall during the 2011 National Football League draft.

  • Photo from April 26, 2011

    (April 26, 2011)

    A camera is perched outside Hawthorn Residence Hall. The Missouri Students Association passed a resolution that will be voted on Tuesday by other student organizations in hopes to implement cameras in older residence halls.

  • Photo from April 26, 2011

    (April 26, 2011)

    Members of Alpha Delta Pi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Sigma Phi celebrate winning Greek Week on Monday on the steps of Jesse Hall. Group winners were selected based off of community service, games and special events.

  • Photo from April 22, 2011

    (April 22, 2011)

    Members of Chi Omega and Delta Upsilon dance during Greek Week Fling finals Thursday at Jesse Auditorium. During the event, Jack Campbell and Kelly Brophy were crowned Greek Week Royalty King and Queen, respectively.

  • Photo from April 15, 2011

    (April 15, 2011)

    Jed Smock, also known as Brother Jed, speaks to a large crowd about Christianity during a debate against David Muscato on Thursday in the Physics Building. The debate was hosted by the MU Skeptics, Atheists, Secular Humanists and Agnostics.

  • Photo from April 15, 2011

    (April 15, 2011)

    Professor Rebecca Martinez explains her research project to those who attended the presentation Thursday in Memorial Union. Martinez's project concerned cervical cancer in Venezuela and comparison to Latinas in America.

  • Photo from April 15, 2011

    (April 15, 2011)

    Stephen Alexander, an MU professor of biological sciences, discusses a verdict with the Citizens Police Review Board members Wednesday in City Hall. During the meeting, there were several concerns from the public about tasers and excessive force associated with one of the cases.

  • Photo from April 15, 2011

    (April 15, 2011)

    A bartender hands a waitress several glasses of beer Wednesday night at Flat Branch Pub & Brewery. Flat Branch Brewery has its own microbrewery and is know for the Green Chili Beer.

  • Photo from April 12, 2011

    (April 12, 2011)

    Internationalization specialist Wen Ou Yang explains the Chinese characters on the banner Shanghai Normal University President Jin Li and Chancellor Brady Deaton hold during the MU Confucius Institute opening ceremony Friday at Jesse Hall. The Confucius Institute will promote language courses as well as Chinese events.

  • Photo from April 8, 2011

    (April 8, 2011)

    Missouri Students Association Vice President Emily Moon, Residence Halls Association Lauren Thomas, Legion of Black Collegians President Lisa White, Chancellor Brady Deaton and MSA President Eric Woods sign a pledge to uphold respect and responsibility on campus at the launch event for the One Mizzou diversity campaign Thursday at the MU Student Center. Deaton called the event his "proudest moment" as chancellor.

  • Photo from April 8, 2011

    (April 8, 2011)

    Agriculture Economics associate professor Joe Parcell listens as Agronomy professor Bill Wiebold interjects about budgets Thursday at Memorial Union. The Faculty Council also proposed the Family Friendly Task Force be converted to a Chancellor's standing committee, which will aim to promote a family-friendly environment campus wide.

  • Photo from April 8, 2011

    (April 8, 2011)

    Writer and theater artist S. Bear Bergman talks to a crowd of students and staff members Thursday at the Women's Center in the MU Student Center. Bergman discussed how forward and vocal our society is pertaining to sex and how it needs to be embraced.

  • Photo from April 5, 2011

    (April 5, 2011)

    Sophomore Kiarah Moore talks to a model before the “I Wear Africa” fashion show Friday, March 4 at Mark Twain Ballroom. Moore is a full-time student who is working on her own fashion line.

  • Photo from April 5, 2011

    (April 5, 2011)

    Senior Joey Huynh listens to instructions to a game during the Asian American Association Barbecue on Monday at South Memorial Union. This year AAA is celebrating Asian Awareness Month for a full month, instead of a week as it did last year.

  • Photo from April 5, 2011

    (April 5, 2011)

    Chancellor Brady Deaton congratulates professor Etti Naveh-Benjamin for winning the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence on Monday at McAlester Hall. Naveh-Benjamin was awarded $10,000 by Commerce Bank chairman Jim Schatz.

  • Photo from March 22, 2011

    (March 22, 2011)

    Senior infielder Jesse Santo stretches out to catch a fly ball hit by a Central Michigan batter Friday at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers slipped past the Chippewas 7-6 Friday and finished the weekend winning three of the four games.

  • Photo from March 18, 2011

    (March 18, 2011)

    Faculty Council members vote to add a diversity intensive course requirement to the university's general education requirements Thursday at Memorial Union. Faculty members also discussed changing capstone requirements for smaller departments.

  • Photo from March 11, 2011

    (March 11, 2011)

    The Citizens Police Review Board discussed offering the option to request a closed meeting to witnesses and officers Wednesday. After originally passing the measure, the board reversed its first vote, then voted 6-1 to table the issue for further discussion at its April meeting.

  • Photo from March 11, 2011

    (March 11, 2011)

    Senior relief pitcher Phil McCormick delivers a pitch against a University of Illinois-Chicago batter at Taylor Stadium on Sunday. McCormick is on track to top the Missouri baseball program's record for appearances he set last season with 36.

  • Photo from March 8, 2011

    (March 8, 2011)

    Junior Christine Munyikwa works the catwalk for "I Wear Africa" on Friday at Mark Twain Ballroom. The event displayed designer Kiarah Moore's line of clothing as well as addressing the stereotypes attached to typical African attire.

  • Photo from March 8, 2011

    (March 8, 2011)

    Freshman Ryan Yuengel hurles a fastball during the sixth inning Sunday at Taylor Stadium. The Tigers finished the rough weekend with an overall 1-2.

  • Photo from March 4, 2011

    (March 4, 2011)

    Faculty Council Chairwoman Leona Rubin listens to questions from faculty Thursday at Memorial Union. The council continued to discuss the possible diversity course requirement and education standards for student athletes.

  • Photo from March 4, 2011

    (March 4, 2011)

    Dry goods sit at Clover's Natural Market. Clover's also focuses on fresh produce and has a loyalty to natural foods.

  • Photo from March 1, 2011

    (March 1, 2011)

    10 grams of Sweet Leaf, a type of K2, sit on a counter Sunday in We B Smokin. Missouri State Rep. Ward Franz has proposed a bill to expand the list of banned synthetic drugs.

  • Photo from March 1, 2011

    (March 1, 2011)

    Senior forward Justin Safford goes up for a shot during a game against Baylor on Wednesday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers will play Nebraska in Lincoln on Tuesday.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2011

    (Feb. 25, 2011)

    Baylor's Stargell Love goes for a lay-up as Missouri's Laurence Bowers tries to block the shot in the second half en route to a 77-59 victory Wednesday at Mizzou Arena.

  • Photo from Feb. 23, 2011

    (Feb. 23, 2011)

    Sophomore guard Michael Dixon goes up for a breakaway lay-up during the second half on Wednesday at Mizzou Arena. Dixon netted 8 points to help the Tigers defeat Baylor 77-59

  • Photo from Feb. 22, 2011

    (Feb. 22, 2011)

    Students take a break between classes Monday at Cornell Hall. The College of Business has required students to take part in an internship before graduating since fall 2008.

  • Photo from Feb. 22, 2011

    (Feb. 22, 2011)

    Madeline Rusch propels herself forward during a Women's 200-meter butterfly race Saturday during the Missouri Grand Prix at the Mizzou Aquatic Center. The Grand Prix series features some of the best swimmers in the the world.

  • Photo from Feb. 11, 2011

    (Feb. 11, 2011)

    Gillett Hall, which will help the Department of Residential Life house this fall's freshmen class, sits under construction Thursday afternoon. The MU Admissions Office has received more applications for admittance than at this point in 2010.

  • Photo from Feb. 11, 2011

    (Feb. 11, 2011)

    Dan Walsh from MTV's Road Rules talks about his life as a reality show celebrity Thursday night at Deja Vu. The comedy show was hosted by Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis.

  • Photo from Feb. 4, 2011

    (Feb. 4, 2011)

    Brad Buchanan performs in front of a crowd Sunday afternoon at the Boone County Historical Society Museum. Buchanan plays Jack Ellyatt in the play, "John Brown's Body."

  • Photo from Feb. 1, 2011

    (Feb. 1, 2011)

    DJs Nick Holder and Austin Thomas discuss issues with each other during their Diversity University show on Saturday at KCOU/88.1 FM in Pershing Hall. Holder and Thomas have been friends since high school and now share the talk show together as freshmen.

  • Photo from Jan. 28, 2011

    (Jan. 28, 2011)

    Freshman Brooke Holman strings together a bracelet during the Queer Spring Fling on Thursday night at the LGBTQ Resource Center in the MU Student Center. The event featured pizza, a crafts station, Wii gaming and music.

  • Photo from Jan. 25, 2011

    (Jan. 25, 2011)

    Sophomore guard Michael Dixon eyes down Iowa State's Diante Garrett during the second half of Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. Dixon led the team with 15 points and carried the Tigers to a 87-54 victory.

  • Photo from Jan. 25, 2011

    (Jan. 25, 2011)

    Sophomore guard Michael Dixon eyes down Iowa State's Diante Garrett during the second half of Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. Dixon led the team with 15 points and carried the Tigers to a 87-54 victory.

  • Photo from Jan. 22, 2011

    (Jan. 22, 2011)

    Senior forward Justin Safford prepares to shoot a layup against Iowa State's Jamie Vanderbeken and Melvin Ejim during their 87-54 conference win on Saturday night at Mizzou Arena. Safford's 11 points helped the Tigers move to a (17-3) overall record and a (3-2) conference record.

  • Photo from Jan. 21, 2011

    (Jan. 21, 2011)

    Students and staff members wait in traffic to leave campus Wednesday night on Hospital Drive.

  • Photo from Jan. 21, 2011

    (Jan. 21, 2011)

    Gov. Jay Nixon speaks to state representatives and the media during the annual State of the State address Wednesday at the state capitol building in Jefferson City. Nixon proposed a 7 percent cut to the UM system funding as part of his state budget plan for the next fiscal year.

  • Photo from Jan. 21, 2011

    (Jan. 21, 2011)

    Gov. Jay Nixon addresses an audience in the capitol building Wednesday night during his annual State of the State address. Nixon expressed his desire to increase funding to the A+ Scholarship programs.

  • Photo from Dec. 10, 2010

    (Dec. 10, 2010)

    CEO of Columbia Housing Authority Phil Steinhaus expresses his concern about alcohol use in parks and nearby living communities within Columbia to the Columbia Parks and Recreation Commission during its December meeting Thursday at the Activity and Recreation Center. The meeting covered the use of alcohol in downtown parks and park sales tax implementation plan.

  • Photo from Dec. 10, 2010

    (Dec. 10, 2010)

    The Missouri volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against the Texas Longhorns on Sept. 22 at the Hearnes Center. After an upset win against no. 5-ranked Northern Iowa and a victory over Northwestern, the Tigers will play in the Sweet 16 against Duke on Friday at University Park, Pa.

  • Photo from Dec. 10, 2010

    (Dec. 10, 2010)

    Junior Bailey Gee looks for an open teammate during the first half Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers improved their record to 4-4 after defeating University of Tennessee at Martin 53-30 during their first home game.

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2010

    (Dec. 7, 2010)

    Bud Hennekes, sophomore and personal development blogger, stands under the Memorial Union arch Wednesday. Hennekes runs his own blog called "A Boundless World" and has been featured on numerous other personal development sites.

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2010

    (Dec. 7, 2010)

    Junior desk attendant Aver Yakubu lights a menorah on the sixth night of Hanukkah on Monday at Hatch Hall. The university made an effort to accommodate Hanukkah celebrations during this holiday season.

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2010

    (Dec. 7, 2010)

    The Missouri volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point against Texas on Sept. 22 at the Hearnes Center. After an upset win against No. 5-ranked Northern Iowa and a victory over Northwestern, the Tigers will play in the Sweet 16 against Duke on Friday at University Park, Pennsylvania.

  • Photo from Dec. 3, 2010

    (Dec. 3, 2010)

    The entrance of Mark Twain Residence Hall will see new renovations next year after the UM system Board of Curators approved an $18.6 million bond to renovate Mark Twain in spring 2012. The construction on the hall will include the creation of a new entrance.

  • Photo from Nov. 30, 2010

    (Nov. 30, 2010)

    Sixth Ward Councilwoman Barbara Hoppe and Mayor Bob McDavid are joined by ambassadors and several supporters as they cut the ribbon during the ceremonial opening of Maguire Boulevard on Monday afternoon. The newly opened road intersects with Stadium Boulevard and provides an alternate route to Lemone Industrial Boulevard.

  • Photo from Nov. 16, 2010

    (Nov. 16, 2010)

    Audra Hina and Professor Mark Langeneckert observe nude model Madeleine Webb during class Tuesday at the Fine Arts Building.  Langeneckert teaches an anatomical drawing class, which includes drawing nude models, every Tuesday and Thursday for advanced art students.

  • Photo from Nov. 16, 2010

    (Nov. 16, 2010)

    Junior forward Steve Moore blocks Arkansas-Fort Smith junior point guard Cedric Henderson as junior guard Kim English looks on Friday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers struggled during the first half, but, after several forced turnovers, Missouri prevailed and won 115-74.

  • Photo from Nov. 13, 2010

    (Nov. 13, 2010)

    T.J. Moe watches the ball stripped from him by David Garrett during the fourth quarter during Senior Day on Saturday at Faurot Field. Moe scored two touchdowns to assist the Tigers with a 38-28 victory and an undefeated home record.

  • Photo from Nov. 12, 2010

    (Nov. 12, 2010)

    Veteran James Langley discusses the new Veterans Center with Barbara Schneider on Thursday afternoon at Memorial Union. The center, located in Memorial Union South, now serves as a link between the school and student veterans.

  • Photo from Nov. 12, 2010

    (Nov. 12, 2010)

    Bob Bush powers a stationary bike Thursday morning at The Health Connection building.

  • Photo from Nov. 12, 2010

    (Nov. 12, 2010)

    John Johndrow assists junior Brett Dinkins on Tuesday with registration to become an organ donor at the MU Student Center. The Missouri Organ and Tissue Donor Registry hosted the event as friendly competition with the University of Kansas to see which campus could have the most students register before Nov. 29.

  • Photo from Nov. 9, 2010

    (Nov. 9, 2010)

    Mallorye Gravelle looks at Mark Feja's colorful fish, created out of coconuts from Florida, during the 27th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show on Sunday at the Hearnes Center. Feja was one of hundreds of crafters who migrated to Columbia to display their work.

  • Photo from Nov. 9, 2010

    (Nov. 9, 2010)

    Fresh Films judge Roger Cook critiques a film along with panel members Scott Schaefer and Ted Tarkow in front of a large audience Thursday night at Fisher Auditorium. The judges announced their top five picks after narrowing them down from more than thirty films.

  • Photo from Nov. 5, 2010

    (Nov. 5, 2010)

    Incumbent U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., holds up a sign reading "Fire Pelosi" on Tuesday during his watch party at the Courtyard Marriott.

  • Photo from Nov. 5, 2010

    (Nov. 5, 2010)

    Associate Professor of Forestry John Dwyer rests his head on his thumbs during Thursday's two-hour Faculty Council meeting in Memorial Union. Several topics were discussed during the meeting, including the Health Center, changes in the faculty handbook and a general education review. 

  • Photo from Nov. 5, 2010

    (Nov. 5, 2010)

    Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid shakes hands with former mayor Darwin Hindman, who received the Mentor Award during the Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health Awards Ceremony on Tuesday at Columbia City Hall. Hindman was given the award due to his passion for fitness and was one of five citizens who received the Fitness Award in the Mentor category.

  • Photo from Nov. 2, 2010

    (Nov. 2, 2010)

    Paranormal investigator Rosemary Ellen Guiley speaks to a crowd about the paranormal activity she said she sensed outside the Residence on Francis Quadrangle on Friday. Guiley gave a speech about the paranormal before taking a group of people on a "ghost tour" of campus.

  • Photo from Nov. 2, 2010

    (Nov. 2, 2010)

    Resident Paul Love speaks with Columbia City Council members about design concepts for the new addition of the City Hall Building on Monday at City Hall. The City Council discussed prohibiting through truck traffic along a portion of Rock Quarry Road, among other issues.

  • Photo from Oct. 29, 2010

    (Oct. 29, 2010)

    The Conley House sits during Halloween week on campus. The house will be a stop on the Boone County Historical Society's Haunted Tour on Saturday.

  • Photo from Oct. 28, 2010

    (Oct. 28, 2010)

    Representative Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, reacts to a question during the The Associated Students of the University of Missouri debate Wednesday at the MU Student Center. Candidates from various districts of the Missouri House of Representatives debated several topics, ranging from campus to state issues.

  • Photo from Oct. 28, 2010

    (Oct. 28, 2010)

    Suhaib Webb speaks to a large crowd during Islam Awareness Week at The Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center on Thursday. Webb spoke about how the process of his conversion to Islam in America was influenced by society and culture.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Dan Hooley climbs a boulder with the University of Missouri Climbing Club on Wednesday at Capen Park. Hooley is the club adviser who attends most climbing events in Columbia, as well as road trips across the country.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Comedian Lil Duval imitates a reaction to a broken relationship at the Homecoming Comedy Show on Friday at Jesse Auditorium. The Missouri Students Association and Black Programming Committee sponsored the event.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Genie Rogers looks at "The Wave" during the Sabra Tull Meyer exhibition Friday at the Bingham Art Gallery. The event featured several pieces of Meyer's work, including "The Wave," which is made of bronze and acrylic.

  • Photo from Oct. 22, 2010

    (Oct. 22, 2010)

    Senior Oghosa Lyame celebrates senior Brian Hamilton's win as Homecoming King on Thursday at the Stoney Creek Inn. The Legion of Black Collegians event included food, a slideshow and a DJ.

  • Photo from Oct. 22, 2010

    (Oct. 22, 2010)

    Senior Homecoming Queen Lauren Grant shouts Alpha Kappa Alpha's "skee wee" after winning Thursday at Stoney Creek Inn. Grant was joined by senior Brian Hamilton as Homecoming King at the Legion of Black Collegians event.

  • Photo from Oct. 22, 2010

    (Oct. 22, 2010)

    Author David Krieger speaks to a large crowd about nuclear energy issues Wednesday in Gannett Hall. Krieger, author of "At the Nuclear Precipice: Catastrophe or Transformation?," also discussed several key points mentioned in the book to his audience.

  • Photo from Oct. 19, 2010

    (Oct. 19, 2010)

    Seniors Bart Coslet and Kirk Lakebrink celebrate the 30-9 victory over Texas A&M on Oct. 16 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. ESPN's College Gameday will come to MU for the first time Saturday as the Tigers take on Oklahoma.

  • Photo from Oct. 19, 2010

    (Oct. 19, 2010)

    Junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert reads Texas A&M defensive back Coryell Judie during the third quarter in College Station on Saturday. The Tigers defeated the Aggies 30-9 at Kyle Field, propelling Missouri to an 11th place Bowl Champion Series ranking.

  • Photo from Oct. 12, 2010

    (Oct. 12, 2010)

    Sophomore Kayleigh Luther prepares to give blood Monday at the Hearnes Center. MU and The American Red Cross teamed up for the Mizzou Homecoming 25th Anniversary Blood Drive.

  • Photo from Oct. 12, 2010

    (Oct. 12, 2010)

    Columbia Access Television Executive Director Jennifer Erickson cuts the ribbon Thursday during the opening ceremony at Stephens College. CAT's ribbon ceremony celebrated the re-opening of the independent media center.

  • Photo from Oct. 12, 2010

    (Oct. 12, 2010)

    Junior Kristin Nottelmann prepares to deliver a pitch against a Columbia College batter Saturday at University Field. The Tigers went 2-0 during their double headers against Columbia College and Johnson County Community College, winning the games 3-1 and 12-0 respectively.

  • Photo from Oct. 8, 2010

    (Oct. 8, 2010)

    Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey describes the importance of tasers for police officers on duty Tuesday in the Rock Bridge Hy-Vee Community Room. Proposition 2, if passed, would make tasering a Class A misdemeanor, even for police officers.

  • Photo from Oct. 5, 2010

    (Oct. 5, 2010)

    Freshmen Ashley Hogrebe and Amy Schmitz admire their new Paint it Pink T-shirts Monday between Dogwood and Hawthorn residence halls.  The Residence Halls Association event marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

  • Photo from Oct. 1, 2010

    (Oct. 1, 2010)

    Mizzou BBQ Team Captain Trevor Nichols prepares a meal Wednesday on Carnahan Quadrangle. The team raised money to help cover the cost of competing in the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ barbecue competition.

  • Photo from Sept. 28, 2010

    (Sept. 28, 2010)

    Senior Josh Kennedy adds a fender to a customer's bike at his apartment Monday. Kennedy does bike repairs, ranging from simple tire changes to replacing major parts, throughout the year.

  • Photo from Sept. 28, 2010

    (Sept. 28, 2010)

    Freshmen Amber Honig and Colleen Dunaway make funny faces in a photo booth at Mizzou on the Mall on Saturday. As part of Family Weekend 2010, many students and their parents reunited for several activities including games and free food.

  • Photo from Sept. 28, 2010

    (Sept. 28, 2010)

    Josh Travis, a RecSports referee and Missouri Students Association presidential candidate, demonstrates proper defensive moves to junior Chris Powell on Aug. 25 at Stankowski Field. The training was held before the Student Recreation Complex's flag football season.

  • Photo from Sept. 24, 2010

    (Sept. 24, 2010)

    The Columbia Fire Department drenches water on a mock airplane accident Thursday night at the Columbia Regional Airport. The Boone County Fire Protection District and the Southern Boone Fire Protection District also participated in the event, running several drills and exercises.

  • Photo from Sept. 24, 2010

    (Sept. 24, 2010)

    Freshman Lisa Henning follows through on her spike as Rachael Adams and Hannah Allison prepare to block it Wednesday at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers lost 3-1, giving them an overall 9-4 record.

  • Photo from Sept. 21, 2010

    (Sept. 21, 2010)

    M. Heather Carver performs during a rehearsal of her original play "Booby Trap: A Hair Raising Experience" on Sunday at the Corner Playhouse. The play is a comedy about the struggles Carver encountered while she faced breast cancer.

  • Photo from Sept. 21, 2010

    (Sept. 21, 2010)

    William Upski Wimsatt goes in-depth about his new book, "Please Don't Bomb The Suburbs," with several attendees Thursday in Strickland Hall. Wimsatt discussed how society needs to combine social movements that have been ranging from generation to generation.

  • Photo from Sept. 21, 2010

    (Sept. 21, 2010)

    Six-year-old Liam Weber embraces a cat while his mother Kenna Weber overlooks during the Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Community Open House on Saturday at the Central Missouri Humane Society. The event showcased the renovation of the building and gave the community a chance to see the new animals.

  • Photo from Sept. 17, 2010

    (Sept. 17, 2010)

    Senior midfielder Krista Kruse goes to head a ball during a game against Arkansas on Sept. 10 at Walton Stadium. The Tigers will host Loyola University Maryland this weekend.

  • Photo from Sept. 14, 2010

    (Sept. 14, 2010)

    Abbey Kempf, left, and Chloe White, right, finished the ‘Pace Race’ step by step Saturday morning at Cosmo-Bethel Park. The ‘Pace Race’ was a charity event to fund the arts program "Kids in the Act."

  • Photo from Sept. 14, 2010

    (Sept. 14, 2010)

    Freshman running back Henry Josey strides into the end zone for his second of three touchdowns against McNeese State University on Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers defeated the Cowboys in their home opener winning by a score of 50-6.

  • Photo from Sept. 12, 2010

    (Sept. 12, 2010)

    Freshman running back Henry Josey strides into the end zone for his second of three touchdowns against McNeese State University on Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers defeated the Cowboys in their home opener winning by a score of 50-6.

  • Photo from Sept. 11, 2010

    (Sept. 11, 2010)

    Junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert points out the blitz from the McNeese State linebacker on the goal line during the first half of Saturday's game at Faurot Field.

  • Photo from Sept. 10, 2010

    (Sept. 10, 2010)

    Missouri Students Association President Tim Noce announces the creation of 'The Jungle' as a new tailgating location for students during the football season Aug. 24 on Tiger Plaza. Noce spoke on the importance of an on-campus tailgating spot to prevent excessive drinking and boost school spirit before every home game.

  • Photo from Sept. 10, 2010

    (Sept. 10, 2010)

    Jean Twenge, author of "Generation Me" describes generational changes over time Thursday at Jesse Auditorium. Twenge discussed several other topics, such as self-esteem, individualism, anxiety and sexuality.

  • Photo from Sept. 10, 2010

    (Sept. 10, 2010)

    Mayor Bob McDavid listens to public opinion concerning the renaming of Maryland Avenue during the first half of the City Council meeting Tuesday at City Hall. The council discussed renaming the road Tiger Avenue in addition to other city issues such has the 2011 city budget during the meeting.

  • Photo from Sept. 3, 2010

    (Sept. 3, 2010)

    Bill Crawford, president emeritus of the Boone County Historical Society, discusses the importance of making the new Maplewood Barn look historic during a proposal meeting Tuesday at the Walters-Boone County Historical Society Museum. The meeting outlined possible designs and financing for the barn as well as a timeline for completion.

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2010

    (Aug. 31, 2010)

    Ngan Le displays Vietnamese garlic bread to hungry students who attended the International Student Welcome Party on Saturday at the Student Recreation Complex. Le's booth, along with numerous other booths, served as a way for international and non-international students to experience different cultures.

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2010

    (Aug. 31, 2010)

    Mid-Missouri Peaceworks Director Mark Haim makes peace signs while showing off his hula hoop skills during the Peace Nook's 20th Anniversary on Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. During the celebration, attendees were treated to free T-shirts, music, vegetarian food and other activities.

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2010

    (Aug. 31, 2010)

    Senior Drake Douglas discusses possible options in helping MU's LGBTQ community gain acceptance in Greek Life during the Greek Allies meeting Sunday at the student center. Greek Allies hopes to establish itself as a resource for students who feel they have no one to consult or are afraid to come out within the community of Greek Life. 

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2010

    (Aug. 31, 2010)

    Columbia City Manager Bill Watkins reviews proposed budget amendments on a projector during a meeting Monday at Columbia City Hall. The meeting went over cuts in transportation, recreation and city fire and police to prepare for the official budget cut Sept. 20.