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Nick Agro

Editorial board positions

  • Photo Editor (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011)

Staff positions

  • Reporter
  • Senior Staff Photographer

Articles (1)

Photos (114)

  • Photo from Oct. 21, 2011

    (Oct. 21, 2011)

    Garland Bradshaw, Julie Jones and Nicholas Berry talk during the Occupy COMO demonstration Monday afternoon in front of City Hall. Fewer people occupy City Hall during the day because most of the participants have full-time jobs.

  • Photo from Oct. 18, 2011

    (Oct. 18, 2011)

    Garland Bradshaw, Julie Jones and Nicholas Berry talk during the Occupy Columbia protest Monday afternoon in front of City Hall. Fewer people occupy City Hall during the day because most of the participants have full-time jobs.

  • Photo from July 6, 2011

    (July 6, 2011)

    A Columbia bro's uniform consists of a pastel polo and a North Face jacket. Sporting equipment, budget-friendly alcohol and fellow bros are a bro's best accessories.

  • Photo from July 6, 2011

    (July 6, 2011)

    A MacBook Pro is vital in the intellectual's daily business. It's a safe place to keep all philosophical musings.

  • Photo from July 6, 2011

    (July 6, 2011)

    Ray-Ban (or Ray-Ban-esque) sunglasses and flannel are classic CoMo hipster. Earthy tones help members of this category blend in with their all-organic surroundings.

  • Photo from May 6, 2011

    (May 6, 2011)

    Peace Studies Chairman John Galliher talks to Photojournalism Chairman David Rees on Thursday evening at the Reynolds Alumni Center. Galliher will be retiring after 16 years of directing the Peace Studies program at MU.

  • Photo from May 3, 2011

    (May 3, 2011)

    Students gather in Greektown on Sunday night to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden. Mizzou's celebration ranked as one of the countries top celebrations of the death.

  • Photo from May 3, 2011

    (May 3, 2011)

    Brian S. holds sports an American flag shirt while holding up matching flag on Sunday night after the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death.

  • Photo from April 15, 2011

    (April 15, 2011)

    Men's basketball coach Frank Haith speaks to the media April 5 at Mizzou Arena. Haith added three new members to his staff this week.

  • Photo from April 8, 2011

    (April 8, 2011)

    Head men's basketball coach Frank Haith speaks to the media and members of the MU administration Tuesday morning at Mizzou Arena. Haith laid out his goals for his new team and expressed excitement for being chosen as the new head coach.

  • Photo from April 5, 2011

    (April 5, 2011)

    Head men's basketball coach Frank Haith speaks to the media and members of the MU administration on Tuesday morning at Mizzou Arena. Haith laid out his goals for his new team and expressed excitement for being chosen as the new head coach.

  • Photo from March 22, 2011

    (March 22, 2011)

    Gregory Thompson recites the rosary with fellow members of 40 Days for Life, an anti-abortion group, in protest of a rally to support Planned Parenthood on Saturday on Providence Road. Supporters rallied as Planned Parenthood funds are threatened to be cut.

  • Photo from March 15, 2011

    (March 15, 2011)

    Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., answers questions during a town hall meeting Feb. 23 at Columbia City Hall. McCaskill spent $1,200 of unauthorized tax payer money to campaign in Hannibal but later paid back the funds.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2011

    (Feb. 25, 2011)

    Columbia resident Haitham Alramahi wraps himself in a flag and and yells for Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi to end his reign during a rally Wednesday afternoon at Speakers Circle. The event was organized by the Muslim Students Organization and other Columbia residents.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2011

    (Feb. 25, 2011)

    A young supporter of the uprising in Libya holds a small Libyan flag Wednesday during a rally at Speakers Circle.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2011

    (Feb. 25, 2011)

    Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., answers questions on topics ranging from the new national budget to the bank bailout during her town hall meeting Wednesday at Columbia City Hall. McCaskill held town hall meetings across the state this week to answer questions and listen to Missourians voice concerns.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2011

    (Feb. 25, 2011)

    Susie Thoma, a member of the Cooper County Tea Party holds a basket of questions and listens to an attendee of Sen. Claire McCaskill's town hall meeting ask a question Wednesday. To keep things fair, Thoma was put in charge of picking the questions for the senator to answer because she said she would never vote for McCaskill.

  • Photo from Feb. 18, 2011

    (Feb. 18, 2011)

    NAACP Chapter President Bryan Like looks over a copy of the M-Book, MU's student policy handbook, during a Faculty Council meeting Thursday evening at the General Services Building. The council debated details of a proposed diversity course requirement at the meeting.

  • Photo from Feb. 18, 2011

    (Feb. 18, 2011)

    President Barack Obama addresses an audience on April 28, 2010 at POET Biorefining, an ethanol producing plant in Macon. Obama's proposed budget caps Pell Grant awards at $5,500 and reduces military spending over the next few years.

  • Photo from Feb. 11, 2011

    (Feb. 11, 2011)

    Margaret Phillips, a member of Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, holds an electric candle early wednesday morning in front of the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Mo. The first execution in Missouri since 2009 happened at the center at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

  • Photo from Jan. 28, 2011

    (Jan. 28, 2011)

    Junior forward Ricardo Ratliffe looses control of the ball during a game against Vanderbilt on Dec. 8, 2010, at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers will face off against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.

  • Photo from Jan. 25, 2011

    (Jan. 25, 2011)

    Former UM System President Gary Forsee stands on the sidelines at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 27, 2010 during Missouri football's game against Kansas. The UM System Board of Curators are beginning the search for Forsee's replacement, and members say they'll remain tight-lipped about the candidates they consider for the job, as they have during past searches for university presidents.

  • Photo from Jan. 25, 2011

    (Jan. 25, 2011)

    Former UM System President Gary Forsee stands on the sidelines at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 27, 2010 during Missouri football's game against Kansas. The UM System Board of Curators are beginning the search for Forsee's replacement, and members say they'll remain tight-lipped about the candidates they consider for the job, as they have during past searches for university presidents.

  • Photo from Jan. 21, 2011

    (Jan. 21, 2011)

    Freshman guard Phil Pressey fights for control of the ball at Mizzou Arena on Monday. The Tigers will play Iowa State at home Saturday.

  • Photo from Jan. 17, 2011

    (Jan. 17, 2011)

    Freshman guard Phil Pressey attempts to gain control of the ball at Mizzou Arena on Monday. The Tigers defeated Kansas State by a score of 75-59.

  • Photo from Dec. 8, 2010

    (Dec. 8, 2010)

    Junior guard Marcus Denmon rushes past Vanderbilt forward Jeffery Taylor during the second half of Wednesday night's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers defeated the Commodores in overtime by a score of 85-82

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2010

    (Dec. 7, 2010)

    Freshman guard Ricky Kreklow loses control of the ball after attempting a rebound during the Nov. 28 game against Arkansas Pine Bluff at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers will play Vanderbilt on Wednesday at home.

  • Photo from Nov. 30, 2010

    (Nov. 30, 2010)

    Missouri freshman guard Ricky Kreklow reaches for the ball heading out of bounds in a game against Arkansas Pine Bluff on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers defeated the Golden Lions by a score of 91-63.

  • Photo from Nov. 30, 2010

    (Nov. 30, 2010)

    Jennifer Stafford, graduate student and sociology instructor, refers to her PowerPoint presentation during the class Sociology of Sport on Monday in Neff Hall. The class is one of the options students can choose from in pursuit of a Multicultural Certificate.

  • Photo from Nov. 27, 2010

    (Nov. 27, 2010)

    Red shirted junior tailback De'Vion Moore celebrates after scoring the last touchdown of the game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Tigers defeated Kansas during the Border War rivalry game by a score of 35-7.

  • Photo from Nov. 9, 2010

    (Nov. 9, 2010)

    Anirudh Sharma waves a sparkler above his head during a Diwali celebration Saturday night at the Shanthi Mandir in Columbia. The five-day holiday, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is one of the most important in the Hindu faith.

  • Photo from Nov. 9, 2010

    (Nov. 9, 2010)

    Tim Anderson, patient safety manager of the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, counts pills Saturday morning during the first Boone County Prescription Take Back Day. The event collected about 6,300 pills.

  • Photo from Nov. 5, 2010

    (Nov. 5, 2010)

    A sign identifying a polling place sits in front of the Missouri Cattle Industry Headquarters on Bluff Creek Drive on Tuesday in Columbia. Congressman Roy Blunt, R-Mo., was elected senator to replace Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo., during the midterm election.

  • Photo from Oct. 28, 2010

    (Oct. 28, 2010)

    An MU fan slides off the Faurot Field goal post after the students and fans stormed the field following the Tigers' upset win against the Oklahoma Sooners. Amnesty has been granted to the the 30 students who were being tried on trespassing charges following the game.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Tight end Michael Egnew runs as Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lew hangs on in an attempt to tackle him Saturday on Faurot Field.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    A fan celebrates after the Tigers defeated Oklahoma on Saturday at Faurot Field. Fans stormed the field at the end of the game and made off with one of the goal posts.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Oklahoma running back DeMarco Murray is tackled by a Missouri Tiger during the first half of Saturday's game on Faurot Field.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2010

    (Oct. 26, 2010)

    Francis Quadrangle sits covered in gold ponchos and trash Saturday after the filming of ESPN's College GameDay. With a crowd of 18,000 people, MU broke the record for the highest attendance at a filming of the program.

  • Photo from Oct. 22, 2010

    (Oct. 22, 2010)

    Marine Corps veteran Jack Baraban talks with his nephew, Judge Gary Oxenhandler, after Baraban's trip to Washington on Tuesday as a part of the Central Missouri Honor Flight.

  • Photo from Oct. 22, 2010

    (Oct. 22, 2010)

    Senior forward Shakara Jones reaches to regain control of a ball going out of bounds after a struggle with Iowa State forward Chelsea Poppens on Feb. 7 at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers expect a more successful season under new coach Robin Pingeton.

  • Photo from Oct. 19, 2010

    (Oct. 19, 2010)

    Members of the Cowboys, a Columbia Youth Football League third grade tackle football team, put their hands together during halftime of their first playoff game of the series.

  • Photo from Oct. 15, 2010

    (Oct. 15, 2010)

    Democrat Secretary of State Robin Carnahan questions Republican U.S. Representative Roy Blunt about his position on an issue during a debate Friday morning at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo. Constitution Party candidate Jerry Beck and Libertarian Jonathan Dine also participated in the discussion hosted by the Missouri Press Association.

  • Photo from Oct. 8, 2010

    (Oct. 8, 2010)

    Associate professor of Nursing Rebecca Johnson speaks to her colleagues at the Faculty Council meeting Thursday afternoon. The council addressed the results of a list released by the Coordinating Board for Higher Education on "low graduate-producing" programs facing cuts .

  • Photo from Oct. 8, 2010

    (Oct. 8, 2010)

    Hip-hop artist B.o.B performs Wednesday night in Jesse Auditorium. The concert was sponsored by the Department of Student Activities.

  • Photo from Oct. 5, 2010

    (Oct. 5, 2010)

    Junior wide reciever Jerrell Jackson loses control of the ball while in the end zone during the 2010 State Farm Arch Rivalry Game on Sept. 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Tigers have gone undefeated this season in non-conference games.

  • Photo from Oct. 3, 2010

    (Oct. 3, 2010)

    Derek Trucks smilies at local guitarist, Babe Martin on Saturday night.

  • Photo from Oct. 3, 2010

    (Oct. 3, 2010)

    Susan Tedeschi and her husband Derek Trucks headline the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ on Saturday.

  • Photo from Oct. 3, 2010

    (Oct. 3, 2010)

    Susan Tedeschi sings on Satuday during the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ festival at Peace Park.

  • Photo from Oct. 2, 2010

    (Oct. 2, 2010)

    Members of Rhonda Vincent and the Rage perform on Locust street on Saturday night during the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ festival.

  • Photo from Oct. 2, 2010

    (Oct. 2, 2010)

    Rhonda Vincent of Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, a Nashville based band, plays her mandolin on Locust Street.

  • Photo from Oct. 2, 2010

    (Oct. 2, 2010)

    Valerie Kelley of Taj Weekes and Adowa sings backup vocals during their performance on Saturday night.

  • Photo from Oct. 1, 2010

    (Oct. 1, 2010)

    Smoke rises from the Missouri Legacy Beef tent on Friday during the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ festival/

  • Photo from Oct. 1, 2010

    (Oct. 1, 2010)

    Smoke rises from the Missouri Legacy Beef tent on Friday during the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ festival/

  • Photo from Oct. 1, 2010

    (Oct. 1, 2010)

    Lutz's BBQ employee passes a basket of their famous homemade chips through the window of their booth on Friday night during the Roots 'N Blues 'N BBQ Festival.

  • Photo from Oct. 1, 2010

    (Oct. 1, 2010)

    Kidney transplant recipient Ethan Russel snuggles with his mother Nancy Russell during a press conference Wednesday at University Hospital. Nancy Russell's donation last month marked University Hospital's 1,000th kidney transplant.

  • Photo from Sept. 24, 2010

    (Sept. 24, 2010)

    Missouri football tailback De'Vion Moore evades McNeese State's Brandon Robinson on Sept. 11 on Faurot Field. The Tigers will face off against Miami University of Ohio on Saturday in their last non-conference game of the season.

  • Photo from Sept. 17, 2010

    (Sept. 17, 2010)

    Senior defensive back Carl Gettis celebrates with defensive coordinator Dave Steckel after defeating McNeese State on Saturday at Farout Field. The Tigers will take on San Diego State this Saturday for their second home game.

  • Photo from Sept. 14, 2010

    (Sept. 14, 2010)

    Michael Sam, redshirt freshman and defensive lineman, watches his team from the sideline during the first quarter of the Tigers' game against McNeese State University. During the game, Sam led the defense with a blocked punt and a safety.

  • Photo from Sept. 5, 2010

    (Sept. 5, 2010)

    Junior wide reciever Jerrel Jackson loses control of the ball while in the end zone during the 2010 Arch Rivalry Game at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Tigers defeated the Illini by a score of 23-13.

  • Photo from Sept. 3, 2010

    (Sept. 3, 2010)

    Billy Bowers, a member of the Blind Boys of Alabama, performs during the Roots N' Blues N' BBQ Festival in 2009. Roots N' Blues features various artists and is held annually.

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2010

    (Aug. 31, 2010)

    A welcome sign, including various translations of the word "Welcome," hangs in the student center foyer Friday. Many translations of the word in Middle Eastern languages on various banners were covered with black paint by maintenance crews after they were found to be misspelled.

  • Photo from Aug. 27, 2010

    (Aug. 27, 2010)

    Carolina Chocolate Drops member Rhiannon Giddens laughs with her banjo in hand Wednesday during the Ninth Street Summerfest concert.

  • Photo from Aug. 27, 2010

    (Aug. 27, 2010)

    Westboro Baptist Church member Elizabeth Phelps holds up a sign during the church's protest of MU's Hillel on Oct. 2, 2009 on the corner of University and College avenues. A law that prohibited protests near funerals, an action WBC takes part in, was struck down last week.

  • Photo from Aug. 27, 2010

    (Aug. 27, 2010)

    Students walk by Brady Fountain on Thursday. Swimming in the fountain before graduation is one of the seven unofficial traditions of MU.

  • Photo from July 7, 2010

    (July 7, 2010)

    Senior forward Keith Ramsey tries to gain control of the ball after it is rebounded by Texas sophomore forward Alexis Wangmene on February 24 at Mizzou Arena. Although The Big 12 has been trimmed down to ten teams, Missouri coach Mike Anderson believes the conference will remain strong.

  • Photo from June 19, 2010

    (June 19, 2010)

    Governor Jay Nixon makes small talk with a colleague before listening to President Obama speak at POET Biorefining in Macon on April 28, 2010. Nixon announced $300 million in state budget cuts Thursday, including more than $7 million to MU programs.

  • Photo from May 7, 2010

    (May 7, 2010)

    Connie Pugh strikes a pose as professional dancer Jason Shearin plays dead on the dance floor during Dancing with the Missouri Stars on Wednesday at the Hearnes Center. The event paired prominent members of the community with professional dancers to raise money for the Missouri Contemporary Ballet.

  • Photo from May 7, 2010

    (May 7, 2010)

    Broadway Diner

  • Photo from May 4, 2010

    (May 4, 2010)

    Sophomore Jessica Philbrick holds Emma, a Red-Tailed Hawk, and teaches MU parent Jim Urkov about the College of Veterinary Medicine's Raptor Rehabilitation Project during the Columbia Earth Day 2010 celebration Saturday. The event was originally scheduled for last week but was postponed due to poor weather.

  • Photo from April 30, 2010

    (April 30, 2010)

    Detective Andy Anderson, member of the Mid-Missouri Internet Crime Task Force, explains to an audience the dangers of Internet abuse and the spread of sexual content through technology Tuesday at the Columbia Public Library. The task force is dedicated to decreasing the number of children affected by Internet crime.

  • Photo from April 28, 2010

    (April 28, 2010)

    President Barack Obama addresses an audience Wednesday at the POET Biorefining, a ethanol producing plant in Macon. The President was given a tour of the plant by its workers and also toured a local farm nearby as part of his tour of the Midwest this week.

  • Photo from April 27, 2010

    (April 27, 2010)

    Members of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity toss around a giant balloon ball while encouraging students to sign the ball for charity Monday at Speakers Circle. Sponsors will give Children's Miracle Network 50 cents for each signature written on the ball.

  • Photo from April 22, 2010

    (April 22, 2010)

    Missouri sophomore pitcher Ryan Clubb releases his throw during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Kansas defeated Missouri 1-0.

  • Photo from April 20, 2010

    (April 20, 2010)

  • Photo from April 19, 2010

    (April 19, 2010)

    Delta Tau Delta house mother Katie Young performs with 'The Housemom Hotties' during a dress rehearsal for the Greek Week Flings on Monday in Jesse Auditorium.

  • Photo from April 16, 2010

    (April 16, 2010)

    Columbia resident Andrea Scharnau gets help with her helmet from cycling instructor Gina Overshiner during Bike Skills 101 Course on Wednesday at the GetAbout Columbia office. The three-hour class taught Columbians about traffic laws and how to safely cycle through the streets of Columbia.

  • Photo from April 12, 2010

    (April 12, 2010)

    Columbia's new Mayor Bob McDavid takes his place on the City Council after being inaugurated at Monday's meeting in the Daniel Boone Building. McDavid was elected last Tuesday to replace Darwin Hindman, Columbia's mayor of 15 years.

  • Photo from April 9, 2010

    (April 9, 2010)

    Professor Doug Wakefield laughs after a joke made by his colleague during the Faculty Council meeting Thursday at Memorial Union. The council discussed various topics, such as problems with academic honesty and potentially honoring military transfer credits.

  • Photo from March 23, 2010

    (March 23, 2010)

    Members of the MU Dance and Recreation Association perform a traditional Indian dance during International Night on Saturday night at Jesse Auditorium. The event showcased the talents and culture of international and minority student organizations on campus.

  • Photo from March 23, 2010

    (March 23, 2010)

    Freshman Alyssa Mendoza, member of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, performs a traditional Mexican dance during International Night on Saturday at Jesse Auditorium. HALO and other groups that receive the diversity fee often feel carryover is an issue due to misallocation from the Missouri Students Association, HALO Vice President Liz Reed said.

  • Photo from March 19, 2010

    (March 19, 2010)

    Students enter the Student Recreation Complex on Monday afternoon. The recreation center is discussing limiting the amount of guest passes next semester.

  • Photo from March 19, 2010

    (March 19, 2010)

    A plate of hummus and pita chips sits on a tiled table among other plates of appetizers at Casablanca Mediterranean Grill on the corner of Fifth and Elm streets. The newly relocated restaurant serves various Middle Eastern foods to hungry Columbians.

  • Photo from March 15, 2010

    (March 15, 2010)

    Senior Rob Hauser moves cooked hot dogs from a grill and onto a tray in preparation for Engineers Week's Hot Dog Banquet on Monday between Lafferre and Switzler halls.

  • Photo from March 5, 2010

    (March 5, 2010)

    Classic Columbia favorites Addison's, The Underground Café and The Heidelberg serve up tasty afternoon appetizers for students on tight budgets and empty stomachs. The Heidelberg had the best bang for your buck, offering two-for-one appetizers during happy hour and delicious bacon and cheese smothered club skins.

  • Photo from March 5, 2010

    (March 5, 2010)

    Classic Columbia favorites Addison's, The Underground Café and The Heidelberg serve up tasty afternoon appetizers for students on tight budgets and empty stomachs. The Heidelberg had the best bang for your buck, offering two-for-one appetizers during happy hour and delicious bacon and cheese smothered club skins.

  • Photo from March 5, 2010

    (March 5, 2010)

    Classic Columbia favorites Addison's, The Underground Café and The Heidelberg serve up tasty afternoon appetizers for students on tight budgets and empty stomachs. The Heidelberg had the best bang for your buck, offering two-for-one appetizers during happy hour and delicious bacon and cheese smothered club skins.

  • Photo from Feb. 26, 2010

    (Feb. 26, 2010)

    Senior Joe Karl is the Associated Students of the University of Missouri legislative director. As legislative director, Karl informs state legislators about issues important to students on UM system campuses.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2010

    (Feb. 25, 2010)

    Sophomore guard Kim English jumps in an attempted shot, evading a block by Colorado freshman forward Shane Harris-Tunks on Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers defeated Colorado, 92-63.

  • Photo from Feb. 25, 2010

    (Feb. 25, 2010)

    Missouri senior forward Keith Ramsey looks for an open teammate as Colorado freshman guard Alec Burks and junior forward Marcus Relphorde guard him Wednesday at Mizzou Arena. Ramsey stepped up his play against Colorado, scoring 13 points and shooting 6-for-6.

  • Photo from Feb. 19, 2010

    (Feb. 19, 2010)

    Senior forward Keith Ramsey tries to gain control of the ball after it is rebounded by Texas sophomore forward Alexis Wangmene during Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena.

  • Photo from Feb. 19, 2010

    (Feb. 19, 2010)

    A hookah pipe sits in the front of Columbia's newest hookah bar, 9th Street Hookah Lounge. The cozy new establishment, which opens Friday, offers both tobacco and molasses-based smoking experiences.

  • Photo from Feb. 18, 2010

    (Feb. 18, 2010)

    Senior foward Keith Ramsey attempts to block a shot by Longhorn freshman foward J'Covan Brown during the first half of Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers defeated Texas by a score of 82-77.

  • Photo from Feb. 8, 2010

    (Feb. 8, 2010)

    Junior forward Shakara Jones reaches to regain control of a ball going out of bounds after a struggle with Iowa State forward Chelsea Poppens on Sunday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers couldn't stand up the 19th ranked team in the country and lost 65-39.

  • Photo from Feb. 5, 2010

    (Feb. 5, 2010)

    Sean O'Brien, UM-Kansas City law professor and member of the Innocence Project's board of directors, stands behind exonerate Josh Kezer's shoulder as he speaks about his experiences during 16 years of imprisonment Wednesday in Neff Auditorium. The event, which featured two other exonerated prisoners, gave those who were exonerated the chance to speak about their battles with wrongful convictions.

  • Photo from Feb. 1, 2010

    (Feb. 1, 2010)

    Representing her country of Japan, junior Saho Nakata shares freshly made sushi with Egyptian graduate student Farid El-Sayed on Sunday during the International Welcome Party in Stotler Lounge. Sponsored by the International Programming Committee and the Missouri International Student Council, the event featured global foods for all to experience.

  • Photo from Feb. 1, 2010

    (Feb. 1, 2010)

    Saudi Students Association member Abeer AlBashwari shows students how to write their names in Arabic on Sunday during the International Welcome Party in Stotler Lounge.

  • Photo from Dec. 8, 2009

    (Dec. 8, 2009)

    Junior forward Shakara Jones reaches for a rebound during the first half of Saturday's game against Ball State at Mizzou Arena. Tied up for most of the first half the Tigers scored 40 points during the second half to bring them a 66-55 victory over the Cardinals.

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2009

    (Dec. 7, 2009)

    John William "Blind" Boone's home, located at 10 N. Fourth St., has undergone renovations in an attempt to restore the landmark to its original condition. The house has been painted its original color with the help of paint historians.

  • Photo from Dec. 7, 2009

    (Dec. 7, 2009)

    Junior guard RaeShara Brown attempts to make a basket during the second half against the Ball State Cardinals on Friday at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers were victorious against Ball State with a 66-55 win.

  • Photo from Nov. 16, 2009

    (Nov. 16, 2009)

    Senior forward Amanda Hanneman powers past Northern Iowa senior Kim Wypiszynski during the second half of Sunday's game at Mizzou Arena. Hanneman scored 38 points during the game, leading the Tigers to a victory.

  • Photo from Oct. 29, 2009

    (Oct. 29, 2009)

    Lobsang Paljor, Tibetan monk from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, brushes away the intricate sand mandala Thursday at Ellis Library. After working on the piece all week, the monks sweep away the sand to show that nothing in life is permanent, especially evil and negative thoughts.

  • Photo from Oct. 26, 2009

    (Oct. 26, 2009)

    Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery in Tibet perform their opening ceremony Monday in Ellis Library to commence the creation of a mandala sand painting. The monks will be in the library working on the painting until Thursday when the dismantling ceremony will occur.

  • Photo from Oct. 15, 2009

    (Oct. 15, 2009)

    Made exclusively from coins, junior Amanda Frost's 'Lucky' sits on display Thursday at the (Muse)ings -- Art of Artist Teachers reception at the Bingham Gallery. The art show displayed the work of MU graduate and undergraduate art education students.

  • Photo from Oct. 15, 2009

    (Oct. 15, 2009)

    Representatives from the Missouri Student Association, Residence Halls Association, Graduate Professional Council and Legion of Black Collegians met during a joint session Wednesday in Stotler Lounge. The four student government organizations meet once a semester to improve communications.

  • Photo from Oct. 15, 2009

    (Oct. 15, 2009)

    Stephens College students Michael Richardson and Alana Sharp perform a scene recreating an interview with Matthew Shepard's killer in a reading of 'The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, An Epilogue' on Monday at Stephens College. The play made its premiere simultaneously at theaters around the world.

  • Photo from Oct. 7, 2009

    (Oct. 7, 2009)

    College Democrats set up a tent Wednesday on Speakers Circle in an attempt to get fellow students to sign a petition pushing for a public health care option. In addition to a traditional written petition, the College Democrats are also working to create a photo petition.

  • Photo from Oct. 5, 2009

    (Oct. 5, 2009)

    Columbia resident Florance McWilliams asks Westboro Baptist Church member Elizabeth Phelps about the Bible during the church's protest Friday on the corner of University and College avenues. The Kansas-based church organized protests at David H. Hickman High School, Stephens College and MU's Hillel.

  • Photo from Sept. 25, 2009

    (Sept. 25, 2009)

    Junior Amber Dowler waits for the OK from a Columbia firefighter to start the obstacle course Tuesday in Lowry Mall. Fire Factor 2009 featured a variety of events to spread awareness of fire safety.

  • Photo from Sept. 17, 2009

    (Sept. 17, 2009)

    Daniel Knight, MU graduate and Boone County prosecuting attorney, explains to a group of students about his job and relationship with journalists at the seminar, 'News Coverage of Criminal Trials and Journalist Watchdog Role.' The MU Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media sponsored the event.

  • Photo from Sept. 15, 2009

    (Sept. 15, 2009)

    Karen Taylor speaks to a crowd of Columbia residents at a conference in the Tenth and Cherry parking garage about her petition to let citizens vote to have more surveillance cameras placed downtown. Taylor's son, Adam Taylor, left, was knocked unconcious in the garage by a group of teenagers and owes the presence of surveillance cameras to the arrest of the assailants.

  • Photo from Sept. 12, 2009

    (Sept. 12, 2009)

    Senior Brianna Dunn places flags on Carnahan Quadrangle early Friday morning as a part of the College Republican's Sept. 11 memorial. Each American flag represented a lost American life during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

  • Photo from Sept. 4, 2009

    (Sept. 4, 2009)

    Sociology professor Wayne Brekhus explains an internship and training opportunity with the Democracy For America Campaign Academy on Thursday at the College Democrats meeting. The College Democrats offer their members a wide array of opportunites to learn about the Democratic party and help with campaigns in the state.

  • Photo from Aug. 31, 2009

    (Aug. 31, 2009)

    Brandon Kramer, MU graduate and owner of Mizzou Records, promotes the new location of his business by distributing free records to students Monday at Speakers Circle. Mizzou Records is now located on the corner of Walnut and Tenth streets.

  • Photo from Aug. 24, 2009

    (Aug. 24, 2009)

    Freshman Darla Laycob pulls weeds in a new garden at the Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center during the annual Step Foward Day. The center treats people with disablilities through the use of horses as therapy.