Nicholas Jain

(April 14, 2009)

Professor Cheryl Black lectures during her Theater II class Monday. Besides teaching, Black spends time directing, acting and doing voiceovers for commercial clients.

(April 9, 2009)

Audience members and fans line up to receive humorist David Sedaris' autograph at a book signing following his appearance Wednesday in Jesse Auditorium. Sedaris shared personal anecdotes and unpublished essays to a sold-out crowd.

(March 13, 2009)

Dorie Clark speaks to instructor Alan Beard at the Law Enforcement Training Institute in the Hearnes Center on Monday. Clark, 65, is the oldest trainee of the program in its 50-year history.

(March 11, 2009)

Gov. Jay Nixon outlined his plan for health care aid in a speech Tuesday at the Family Health Center. Nixon hopes to raise the minimum threshold for aid to $700 of income per month which would give coverage to 35,000 additional families.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Freshman guard Marcus Denmon shoots through Kansas center Cole Aldrich and guard Tyrel Reed during Monday's game at Mizzou Arena. The No. 17 Tigers beat the No. 16 Jayhawks 62-60 in front of a sold-out crowd.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Fans and MU players erupt after junior guard Zaire Taylor's game-winning shot with 1.3 seconds left in the second half.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons goes up for two points against Kansas center Cole Aldrich.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Junior guard J.T. Tiller and senior forward DeMarre Carroll share a moment on the court following MU's come-from-behind win against Kansas.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Zou Crew members move to the Missouri Waltz. The game was the second straight sellout of Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll shoots a layup in the first half.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Freshman guard Kim English drives past Kansas guard Brady Morningstar in the first half.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons stuggles for possession with Kansas center Cole Aldrich and guard Mario Little.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll is defended by Kansas center Cole Aldrich under the basket.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior guard Matt Lawrence enters the stands after the upset win over Kansas.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Junior guard J.T. Tiller tries to strip the ball from Kansas guard Brady Morningstar.

(Feb. 10, 2009)

Senior guard Alyssa Hollins dribbles past Kansas guard LaChelda Jacobs during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. Hollins scored 15 points for the Tigers, who beat the Jayhawks 74-60.

(Feb. 2, 2009)

A sign advertises a home for sale at 2615 Hillshire Drive. With the housing market in a slump, the Missouri Housing Development Commission is offering advances on federal tax credits to first-time homebuyers.

(Jan. 24, 2009)

Senior forward DeMarre Carroll calls for a timeout while being guarded by Texas Tech's Mike Singletary and Alan Voskuil during Saturday's game at Mizzou Arena. Carroll led all scorers with 27 points.

(Jan. 24, 2009)

Senior forward Leo Lyons tosses up a shot against Texas Tech on Saturday at Mizzou Arena. Lyons converted all eight of his free throw attempts, finishing with 12 points and three rebounds.

(Dec. 11, 2008)

A newly installed condom dispenser is located in the unisex restroom in Bingham residence hall, one of six locations on campus. Dispensers supply male condoms, female condoms and dental dams free of charge.

(Dec. 9, 2008)

Sexual Health Advocate Peer Education member Nathan Hewitt repairs a malfunctioning condom dispenser in Wolpers residence hall Monday. After more than two years of planning, condom dispensers were installed Monday in six residence halls.

(Dec. 9, 2008)

Junior Keith Ramsey works to regain control of the ball against California on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. Ramsey had one steal and three blocks off the bench.

(Dec. 9, 2008)

Junior Keith Ramsey works to regain control of the ball against California on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. Ramsey had one steal and three blocks off the bench.

(Dec. 9, 2008)

Junior Keith Ramsey works to regain control of the ball against California on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. Ramsey had one steal and three blocks off the bench.

(Dec. 2, 2008)

The parking lot at the Dana Corporation factory has a few more empty spaces these days. The company, which manufactures axles for Ford, General Motors and Nissan, laid off 50 of its 250 workers last Monday.

(Nov. 13, 2008)

Sgt. Matt Eversmann autographs a copy of 'The Battle of Mogadishu' for sophomore Army ROTC cadet Ryan Melton on Wednesday in University Bookstore. Eversmann's leadership in the Somalian battle inspired the film 'Black Hawk Down.'

(Nov. 11, 2008)

Zach Combs of Kanser performs Monday night at Mojo's. The underground, Minneapolis-based hip-hop group will perform Friday at The Field House for the Bluebird Music and Arts Festival.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

PostSecret creator Frank Warren shares a postcard that was mailed to him during his presentation in Jesse Auditorium Thursday. During the event Warren showed and read secret-filled postcards he has collected that sparked a Web site and multiple books.

(Nov. 6, 2008)

Freshman Michael Rutz cuts pieces from a magazine to construct a postcard collage before attending PostSecret creator Frank Warren's presentation Thursday in Jesse Auditorium.

(Oct. 24, 2008)

Seniors Jason Crump and Alex Herman and MU graduate Ryan Whorley tailgate prior to the Sept. 9 football game against Nevada. Rowdy behavior by some in the Reactor Field parking lot resulted in officials restricting access to the lot until three hours prior to Saturday's kickoff against Colorado.

(Oct. 20, 2008)

H-Zou-O members Andrew Magana and Mitch Case hold signs supporting the Missouri swim and dive team Saturday. H-Zou-O, which also includes a base of parent and alumni support, hopes to raise the prominence of Missouri swimming and diving programs on a national level.

(Oct. 20, 2008)

Seniors Andrew Magana and Zach Baucom and sophomore Amy Chenault cheer on the Missouri swim and dive team during the Show-Me Showdown on Saturday at the Mizzou Aquatics Center. Prior to the meet, the newly formed swimming student section H-Zou-O held a tailgate in the Virginia Avenue Garage.

(Oct. 20, 2008)

Nicholas Jain/Staff Photographer Senior Coralie Baumann competes in the women's 100-yard butterfly Saturday during the Show-Me Showdown at the Student Recreation Complex. Baumann placed second in her heat with a time of 59.31 seconds.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Freshman Sangeeta Shastry is guided through her first blood donation with the help of nurse Katherine Beeker on Thursday at the Hearnes Center. The two women bonded during the blood drive, with Beeker attempting to set Shastry up with another donor in a nearby chair. The annual Homecoming Blood Drive, in cooperation with the American Red Cross, is one of the largest drives in the world.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Amy Sand, Stephens College junior class government vice president, burns a bra while onlookers chant, "save second base," during the No Bra, No Problem event Wednesday at Stephens College. The junior class sponsored the event to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Stephens College junior Amy Sand and senior Dominique Richardson play a game of jump rope with stringed-together bras. Following the game, the bras were ceremoniously tossed into an open fire pit.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Local band Root of Two Experiment provides live music during the No Bra, No Problem event Wednesday at Stephens College. Organizer Amy Sand said about 70 people attended.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Patrick Wombacher and class government event chairwoman Alison Mode cheer on academic affairs chairwoman Gretchen Thurmer as she holds a flaming bra on a wood plank over a fire pit, about to drop it in. Instead of a form of protest like past bra-burnings, the event Wednesday at Stephens College raised awareness of breast cancer.

(Oct. 16, 2008)

Vince Thayer dangles a burning bra Wednesday at Stephens College. Participants either brought their own bras or used donated bras from a stack near the fire pit.

(Oct. 14, 2008)

Pink dresses designed by students from Stephens College's Visual Merchandising and Display class sit in downtown window displays to raise awareness of breast cancer.

(Oct. 14, 2008)

Customers at Hot Box Cookies can decorate and personalize the boxes used for delivery.

(Oct. 14, 2008)

Starting Friday, Hot Box Cookies will begin catering to your guiltiest late-night, cookie-needing pleasures. The store will custom-make cookie creations and other gourmet treats.

(Oct. 14, 2008)

Acme T-shirt Co. employee Tanner Pieschel presses a T-shirt on Tuesday in the store, located on Ninth Street. Acme offers custom printing on several different materials.

(Oct. 9, 2008)

KCOU/88.1 FM Program Director Jonathan Hutcheson rallies for the student-run radio station Wednesday in Speaker's Circle. Legislation was introduced at a Missouri Students Association Senate committee meeting last night that would fund a new transmitting tower to allow the station to continue to broadcast.

(Oct. 8, 2008)

KCOU/88.1 FM Program Director and Chief Engineer Jonathan Hutcheson rallies support for the student-run radio station Wednesday in Speaker's Circle. Legislation was introduced at a Missouri Students Association Senate committee meeting last night that would fund a new transmitting tower to allow the station to continue to broadcast.

(Oct. 7, 2008)

Soul singer Roy C performs at the Shelter Insurance Stage at Eighth and Cherry Streets on Friday night. The legendary artist sang hits such as 'Shotgun Wedding' and entertained the crowd with his sexually-themed musings.

(Oct. 7, 2008)

Ruthie Foster performs at the Peace Park Stage on Friday night. Foster's style is a combination of folk, gospel and blues.

(Oct. 3, 2008)

Al Rojas, a founder of the United Farm Workers of America, speaks Thursday in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. During the discussion, sponsored by the MU Labor Education Program, Rojas spoke in favor of immigrant rights and unions.

(Oct. 2, 2008)

Graduate student Luise King, wearing an egg costume, collects money during the Sustain Mizzou food drive Wednesday near Brady Fountain. The group will use the money collected to buy produce from local farmers to donate to the Central Missouri Food Bank.

(Sept. 30, 2008)

Fair trade certified bamboo bowls from Vietnam and grass baskets from Bangladesh sit inside Mustard Seed Fair Trade.

(Sept. 29, 2008)

Freshmen Quinten Roberson and Cameron Williams and sophomore Chimereze Oji grab burritos catered by Chipotle during the MUTV/Channel 22 Launch Party on Monday in Memorial Union. MUTV launched its new season of original programming during the event.

(Sept. 23, 2008)

Graduate student Mohammad Sherafati studies Monday in Ellis Library. The library anticipated a budget shortfall this year, but Provost Brian Foster reallocated funds to temporarily keep it out of debt.

(Sept. 8, 2008)

Senior Tom Nuessen slides to the ground to dodge a paintball during Mizzou Paintball's first practice on Sunday at Battle Creek Paintball in Kingdom City. The team plans to compete in several events this year including national collegiate competitions.

(Sept. 8, 2008)

Junior Kyle Huelsman pumps and fires his paintball gun Sunday at Battle Creek Paintball in Kingdom City. After disbanding for a few years, Mizzou Paintball re-formed this fall.

(Sept. 8, 2008)

Sophomores Chris Masters and Evan Gohring and freshman Nathan Martin stretch before starting practice on Sunday. Masters is vice president and team captain of Mizzou Paintball and Martin is president.

(Sept. 8, 2008)

Sophomore Mizzou Paintball captain Chris Masters inspects the barrel of his paintball gun during a break in practice on Sunday.

(Sept. 8, 2008)

Sophomore Evan Gohring signals to others on the field after being shot with a paintball. Paintball players rely on an honor system for scoring during battles.

(Sept. 5, 2008)

Curators Judith Haggard, Don Walsworth and Bo Fraser listen as Vice President of Academic Affairs Steve Graham speaks at the Board of Curators meeting on Thursday at UM-Kansas City. Main topics of debate at the meeting included financial aid and record enrollment on UM campuses.

(Aug. 28, 2008)

Nicholas Jain/The Maneater Sophomore Kiara Bryant serves freshman Kalia Newton on Thursday during the Welcome Black BBQ, hosted by the Legion of Black Collegians and Delta Sigma Theta sorority at the Plaza Amphitheater. In addition to the food, activities at the event included jump rope and card games.