Parker Blohm

(Sept. 10, 2009)

Student Services adviser Brent Spencer informs junior Andrea Stone about study abroad opportunities in Latin America at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday in Memorial Union. The event had more than 20 booths on display to showcase opportunities for students.

(Aug. 28, 2009)

A rusting Jaquar sits at Algiere Salvage on Old US Hwy 40. The Cash for Clunkers program ended Monday after two months, sending many gas-guzzlers to the junk yards and more fuel-efficient cars to run on the highway.

(July 8, 2009)

Recycled trash lies on the curb on Anthony Street located in East Campus. Trash pick-up days on East Campus will change from Wednesdays to Mondays as of Aug. 1, one of the many initiatives in action to help cleanup the area.

(July 7, 2009)

MU graduate student Adam Saunders pulls weeds at the sustainable demonstration garden Thursday. MU will receive a grant for up to $50,000 from the Accelerating Campus Climate-Change Initiatives program in the fall to fund sustainable issues on campus.

(July 7, 2009)

Fireworks go off over Faurot Field on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day during the annual Fire in the Sky event, sponsored by KMIZ/Channel 17. This year, the recession restricted individual holiday plans and put pressure on fireworks sponsors.

(June 3, 2009)

Mizzou Quads has recently opened up to students as a housing option for the upcoming fall semester. Previously, Mizzou Quads was not an option because it was not expected the extra housing would be needed, but the demand for space caused Department of Residential Life to reopen the off-campus housing option.

(June 3, 2009)

People rifle through recycled items at the Tiger Treasures rummage sale on Saturday at Faurot Field. Tiger Treasures collects unwanted items from students in the residence halls and Greek houses and sells the items at a discounted price, using the money raised for local and national charities.