Whitney Hayward

(Feb. 22, 2010)

Mayoral candidate Sean O’Day, 23, is a former MU student. O’Day said his youth means he can bring a more optimistic view to the office.

(Feb. 19, 2010)

Columbia resident Allison Smythe is a graphic designer by trade, with a thriving passion for poetry and prose. Smythe has been a strong driving force behind the Orr Street Studios, located near downtown Columbia.

(Feb. 11, 2010)

Senior guard J.T. Tiller shoots over Iowa State freshman Alex Dorr on Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena. Although Tiller started the evening with a facemask protecting a broken nose he received Saturday playing Colorado, he finished the game as top scorer, with a season-high 17 points.

(Feb. 11, 2010)

Redshirt senior guard Zaire Taylor makes a pass around Iowa State sophomore center Justin Hamilton during Wednesday's game at Mizzou Arena.

(Feb. 8, 2010)

Columbia resident Al Hendi waves to the crowd after his victory over fellow rapper Phinex at the No Coast Battles on Friday at The Blue Note. The event was free to those 21 and older and also featured local graffiti artists.

(Feb. 8, 2010)

Rockford, Ill., resident Antony Colletti raps under the name Fresco at the No Coast Battles on Friday at The Blue Note. Colletti was the first rapper to perform and judged the rap battles at the beginning of the evening.

(Feb. 8, 2010)

Mayoral candidate Sal Nuccio, owner of the Eastside Tavern for 13 years, said he is a man of the people, with a unique perspective on city issues. Nuccio, originally from New Jersey, moved to Missouri to find work.

(Jan. 22, 2010)

Senior Caitlin Edmonds chats with one of her friends Thursday at the Queer Spring Fling in the Center for Social Justice. During the event, participants talked, colored vagina pages, ate pizza and played video games.

(Jan. 22, 2010)

Freshmen Cameron Smith and Alfred Cox laugh together Thursday at the Queer Spring Fling in the Social Justice Center.