Fall Semester 2003 Index Page:

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Ag Week:
Buy a Tiger, By the Tail
Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff

September 15, 2003-- There is a new event on the agenda for Ag Week this year called, "Buy a tiger, By the tail". (full text here)

Comedy Night Kicks Off Ag Week
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

September 18, 2003- Comics Sam Griesbaum and Chris Johnson took the stage for the first night of Ag Week 2003. (full text here)

An Inspirational Start
Katie M. Molloy - Corner Post Staff

September 21,2003 "There's no better way to start off Ag Week than to worship God," said Brandon Grooms as he welcomed many MU students to the Worship Service in Allen Auditorium sponsored by Alpha Gamma Rho on September 21, 2003. (full text here)

Ag Week Hosts Educational Event
Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

September 22, 2003 - Monday, Ag students met before 9 a.m. to set up booths full of fun stuff to learn. (full text here)

Mixed Feelings on Skit Night
Amanda Schad, Corner Post Reporter

Sept. 23, 2003-Monday night, students who had lined up around the block made their way in to be part of the annual Ag Week Skit Night, which boasted a new feature-Buy a Tiger by the Tail Date/Labor Auction. (full text here)

Ag Week Volleyball Tournament Draws Crowd
Natalie Scherer, reporter, CAFNR Corner Post

September 23, 2003-Twelve teams from the CAFNR came out and participated in the annual volleyball tournament. (full text here)

Great Grill Off
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

September 25, 2003 – Mizzou students and faculty had the opportunity to show off their cooking and grilling skills in the annual Great Grill-Off event sponsored by the Collegiate Cattlewomen. (full text here)

Students Buzz in for Ag Week
Amanda Schad, CAFNR Corner Post Reporter

Sept. 25, 2003—The Ag Week Knowledge Bowl, sponsored by the Ag Ed Society, took place Wednesday evening in the Ag Building. (full text here)

Stick Horse Rodeo
Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff

September 25, 2003- What do you get when you put a bunch of Aggies competing against each other with events like cider chugging and hay bale tossing? A ton of laughs that’s for sure. (full text here)

CAFNR Hangs it Up for Ag Week
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

September 25, 2003 - This year's Ag Week public relations and promotions committees had some help promoting Ag Week with the onset of a new contest. CAFNR clubs and organizations could create a promotional banner for the Ag Week banner contest. This new contest was initiated by the Public Relations Chairs, Claire McClintic and Mike Deering. (full text here)

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Loyd and Hill Selected as Barnwarming Royalty
Linda Veatch, Corner Post staff

Staff September 26, 2003 - This was no ordinary Friday night. Ag students all across campus had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Barnwarming. (full text here)

Battle of the Aggies
Nicki Busdieker, Corner Post Special Contributor

Going! Going! Gone! "Sold for $400 to Alpha Gamma Rho!" Just like that four members of the Ag Week Steering Committee were sold. (full text here)

A Night at Midway
Robert Powell, Corner Post Staff

Barbecue, beer and beauty queens met at Ag Week's final event Friday night. The barbecue dinner at Trowbridge Arena led to the Barnwarming Dance and the naming of the 2003 Ag Week King and Queen. (full text here)

Ag Week Barnwarming a Success
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

September 27, 2003- Ag Week ended on Friday night with the annual Barnwarming dance held at the Midway Exposition Center located west of Columbia on I-70. (full text here)

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News:
FFA Unearths History
Amanda Schad, reporter, Corner Post

Sept. 2, 2003--As many University of Missouri-Columbia students started back to class on Monday, they may have noticed some activity on Sanborn Field. (full story here)

University Provides Information
Natalie Scherer, Corner Post staff

Activities such as research center field days provide prospective students, alumni, agriculture-related consultants and farmers a chance to get together once a year, to discuss the problems and great opportunities of the farming area. (full story here)

CAFNR Student Council gets wrapped up for Fall Roundup
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post staff

Sept. 3, 2003--Strip your bed of its sheets on Thursday, September 4th. Greek gods and goddesses will be roaming the halls of the Agriculture building at the annual College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Fall Roundup. (full story here)

MU Freshman attend leadership retreat
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

September 8, 2003 – This fall, incoming freshmen had the opportunity to participate in a first-time leadership retreat to help them meet people, get involved and better themselves. (full text here)

MU Hosts Study Abroad Fair
Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

September 10, 2003 - The annual Study Abroad Fair was from 11:00am to 2:00 pm in the Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union. (full story here)

Antwone Fisher Visits Mizzou
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

September 10th 2003- After a brief introduction by Kathy Ann Murray, Student Life Liaison, Antwone Fisher took the stage. (full story here)

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September 11th Remembered
Katie M. Molloy, Corner Post staff

"September 11th was a tough time for all of us. It is something we will tell our kids and grandkids about when we are older. (full story here)

GDI Dance Shakes Up Columbia's "Little Kemper"
Amy Dunlap, Corner Post Staff

September 12, 2003-Cold and rain couldn't keep Kemper Arena from being lit up at the GDI Start Day Dance as GDI members and students alike packed the building and danced the night away from 9:00 P.M to 1:00 A.M. (full story here)

And the Crowd Goes Wild…
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

September 14, 2003- MU students and country music fans converged upon Jesse Hall on a rainy Friday night to welcome country singer Gary Allan to MU. (full story here)

Life Sciences Center: End in sight?
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

September 14, 2003 - On December 17, 2001, construction of the Life Sciences Center began, now almost two years later construction is still taking place on the 235,000 square foot building. (full story here)

Come Shoot the Bull With Us
Amanda Schad, Corner Post staff

Sept. 15, 2003-The Bull Pen Café, housed in a small building on Business Loop 70, invites locals to "come shoot the bull" with them. It's a very popular restaurant and it's easy to see why. (full text here)

Miss Rodeo Missouri Reigns over CAFNR
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

September 17, 2003 - Anyone around Brady Fountain just past noon today could have easily noticed a figure who stood out from the usual crowd. (full story here)

CAFNR Shows Off
Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

September 20, 2003- Alumni, current MU students, and prospective students found themselves waking up early to arrive at the Ag building at 8 a.m. for registration. (full story here)

An Inspirational Start
Katie M. Molloy - Corner Post Staff

September 21,2003 "There's no better way to start off Ag Week than to worship God," said Brandon Grooms as he welcomed many MU students to the Worship Service in Allen Auditorium sponsored by Alpha Gamma Rho on September 21, 2003. (full story here)

Mooo've Over For High Quality Beef - Through Proper Management
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post staff

Sept. 22, 2003--"Any agricultural enterprise is economics-this information will help you," stated the animal science 65 professor. (full story here)

Richter Resigns
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

Kurt Richter, director for the CAFNR study abroad program, publicly announced his resignation on Monday, September 22. Richter has served CAFNR for the past five years and is ending his term as the director in December. (full story here)

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CAFNR Career Services Hosts Resume Seminar
Adam Buckallew, Corner Post staff

September 23, 2003 – The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Services Office hosted a seminar for students looking to improve their resumes Wednesday, September 17. (full story here)

Two Meal Plan Choices for Campus
Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff

Sept. 28, 2003--Are you stuck wondering where to eat and how to pay for it this fall? If so, then you’re in luck then because there are two plans for different types of consumers. (full story here)

Mizzou Cattlewomen Host Farm Safety College
Amy Dunlap, Corner Post staff

September 30, 2003- Mizzou Cattlewomen had their hands full at the 2003 Farm Safety College held at Trowbridge Livestock Arena. (full story here)

Dr. Hart's Open Forum
Natalie Scherer, Corner Post staff

September 30, 2003, David Hart answered the many questions from those who care about the new Life Sciences Center and the role of director during an open forum. (full story here)

Monsanto Representative Speaks to Alpha Zeta
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post staff

Oct. 1, 2003--Alpha Zeta Club invited Monsanto Company Site Manager, Matt Horstmeier, to speak about the opportunities Monsanto has to offer Mizzou students. (full story here)

Time to crown CAFNR!
Katie M. Molloy, Corner Post Staff

October 8, 2003 - Two CAFNR students are standing in the glory of being MU homecoming candidates. Julie Wrather and Brett Ordnung, both Agriculture Economics majors, have been honored with homecoming queen and king nominations. (full story here)

Cherry Street Artisan, More Than Just a Coffee House
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

Oct. 13, 2003 - Craving some variety? Something between coffee, tea, pizza, panini, wine, beer, or cider. With a crowd ranging from CAFNR and ROTC to Pre-Med and Journalism students, the Cherry Street Artisan has some serious variety. (full text here)

Chestnuts Rock
Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff

October 13, 2003- The place to be on October 4th was the Missouri Chestnut Roast. There was a ton of things that took that afternoon. Several producers came and gave tasty samples of their products. On sale was a variety assortment of products, such as chestnuts, cracked black walnuts, honey, elk and buffalo meat. (full text here)

Fall on Campus Rocks
Natalie Scherer, Corner Post staff

In the next few weeks on campus, some big name artists will be making an appearance at Mizzou. With acts like Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Blues Traveler, there will be a lot of entertainment to take in. (full story here)

ACT Provides Community Service
By Linda Veatch, Corner Post staff

October 15, 2003-In lieu of having a regular meeting, the Mizzou Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) met at the Central Missouri Food Bank and volunteered from 7-8:30 p.m. (full text here)

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POMP IT UP!
Katie Molloy, Corner Post Staff

October 18, 2003 - For the last four weeks, Greek students all over campus have been pomping. That's right… pomping! (full story here)

The "Wild Wooly" Little American Royal
Amy Dunlap, Corner Post staff

October 18, 2003- This isn't your usual county fair livestock show, this livestock show is different. (full story here)

Mizzou Half-way To Homecoming
Adam Buckallew, Corner Post staff

October 19, 2003 - The University of Missouri homecoming festivities have begun once again, as Mizzou celebrates its 92nd annual homecoming. (full story here)

Life Science Center is in the Home Stretch
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

October 20, 2003-In 1994, Dr. Michael Chippendale, interim director of the Life Sciences Center, committed himself and his work to the launch of the LSC building and programs. (full story here)

Halloween, Mizzou Style
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

October 21, 2003 - You may have already seen some people gearing up for the big Halloween night by decorating their windows with cling-on decorations and orange lights. (full story here)

Homecoming Tradition Returns to Campus
Amanda Schad, Corner Post Staff

Oct. 21, 2003-Of all the traditions at Mizzou, perhaps the sweetest is Homecoming. Not only is it a fun-filled weekend, but it is a tradition that originated right here in Columbia. It began in 1911 when the University of Missouri's Director of Athletics, Chester L. Brewer, urged Mizzou alumni to "Come Home" for the game. (full story here)

Mizzou Cattlewomen Invade the American Royal
Amy Dunlap, Corner Post staff

October 23-24, 2003- Three members from the Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen's Association visited the 2003 American Royal Livestock Show held in Kansas City, Missouri. The American Royal is held from October 3 to November 22. At the Royal, America's best livestock are showcased. There are also rodeos, barbeque contests, and concerts during the event. (full text here)

Ag Alumni Host Homecoming Tailgate
Amanda Schad, Corner Post staff

Oct. 26, 2003-Cool temperatures and a slight drizzle had no effect on the warmth and cheer inside the Hearnes Center Fieldhouse on Saturday morning before the MU Homecoming game against Texas Tech. The University of Missouri Ag Alumni Association joined in the festivities to welcome home agriculture alumni. Seniors were also invited to the event. (full text here)

Abortion Issue on Campus
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

October 27 2003-In the past few months, preparations have been made and $12,000 was raised by Justice for All to host a massive exhibit, which has been displayed on Kulman Court. (full text here)

AFA on the Way
Kelly Connett, Corner Post staff

October 27, 2003- The annual Agriculture Future of America conference is on the way. AFA is an organization that consists of three key programs: internship opportunities, leadership development, and scholarship. (full text here)

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Abortion Issue on Campus
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

October 27 2003-In the past few months, preparations have been made and $12,000 was raised by Justice for All to host a massive exhibit, which has been displayed on Kuhlman Court. (full story here)

Collegiate Farm Bureau Hosts Brown Bag Seminar
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post staff

Oct. 29, 2003-The Collegiate Farm Bureau hosted a Brown Bag Seminar at noon in 217 Mumford Hall, featuring Missouri Farm Bureau Chief Administrative Officer, Dan Cassidy and Missouri Farm Bureau Director of State Legislative Affairs, Leslie Holloway. (full story here)

GDI and Block and Bridle Host Halloween Hayride
Amy Dunlap, Corner Post staff

October 31, 2003- GDI and Block and Bridle members loaded up in a stock trailer and went for Halloween hayride on the 31st. (full story here)

You Sold Me
Amanda Schad, Corner Post staff

Nov. 2, 2003-Missouri did not walk away from the 2003 National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky empty-handed. (full story here)

Vote Today! CAFNR Student Council Holds Election
Adam Buckallew, Corner Post staff

November 2, 2003 -CAFNR Student Council elections will be held on Tuesday, November 4th and Wednesday November 5th, in the Agriculture Building. (full story here)

Meet Temple Grandin
Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

November 6, 2003 - Temple Grandin will speak Wednesday, November 12, at 7p.m. in Keller Auditorium, in the Geology Building. CAFNR Student Council is sponsoring the event. (full story here)

Dr. Temple Grandin visits MU
Jessica Pollard, Corner Post Staff

November 12, 2003 - Students, faculty and community members flocked to Keller Auditorium on Wednesday night to hear the inspiring words and gifted skills of Dr. Temple Grandin. (full story here)

CAFNR Staff Celebrates Fall Fest
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

November 10, 2003-CAFNR faculty and staff sure do know how to have a good time! On Wednesday, November 5, around 300 CAFNR faculty and staff were expected to show for the CAFNR Staff Fall Fest at Trowbridge. (full story here)

Cummins leaves MU; Ag J Coordinator search begins
Adam Buckallew and Katie Molloy, Corner Post staff

November 13, 2003 – The University of Missouri announced Wednesday, November 5th 2003, Marilyn Cummins, agricultural journalism coordinator, will be leaving her position as department coordinator effective June 1, 2004. Cummins will be pursuing opportunities in the private sector. (full text here)

Dickinson & Brown Scholar Programs Near
Kelly Connett, Corner Post staff

November 17, 2003- Many of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources students are unaware of opportunities that can be possible from programs through the college. (full story here)

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Building Bridges
Amanda Schad, Corner Post staff

On Wednesday, November 19, the Department of Residential Life and Campus Dining Services hosted the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the College Avenue Bridge in the Bingham Connection Dining Facility. (full story here)

Want a new man every month?
Kelly Connett, Corner Post staff

November 29, 2003- Want a new man every month? Even better, do you want a new man every month from the Ag school? (full story here)

IBD's 10 Secrets To Success
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post staff

Dec. 1, 2003-Are you gearing up for these last two weeks of tests and final projects, which of course will be immediately followed up by finals week? (full story here)

Don't Forget About Those Textbooks
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

December 1, 2003~With Thanksgiving Break over and only two weeks of classes remaining in the 2003 fall semester students have began to prepare for the 2004 winter semester. (full story here)

Where did all the Trees Come From?
Linda Veatch, Corner Post staff

December 4, 2003 - The Forestry club is holding their annual Christmas tree sales this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the 5th, 6th, and 7th. (full story here)

CAFNR Boasts National FFA Award Recipient
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post staff

Dec. 7, 2003-It was my pleasure to interview Jana Thies. She won the FFA award in Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 1, 2003. (full story here)

Hillcrest: A short term solution
Natalie Scherer, Corner Post staff

Living in a residential hall is normal for freshmen and many underclassmen. While living in a not so familiar place does take some adjusting, friends are usually nearby, just a few minutes away, in a close residential hall. (full story here)

Lost in the Corn
Robert Powell, Corner Post Staff

Last Wednesday the Collegiate Farm Bureau (CFB) traveled to Shyrock's Corn Maze for a meeting followed by an evening of fun. (full story here)

College Introduces Ag Scholars Program
Natalie Scherer, Corner Post staff

The MU AgScholars Program is a new program designed to attract students to the food-animal science practice field. This program will also provide students with veterinary medicine mentors. (full story here)

Coverage You Can Count On
Jacob Shellabarger, Corner Post Managing Editor

We appreciate your time and your interest in CAFNR Corner Post. We're working to be fair, accurate, complete and balanced coverage you can count on whether you're an MU student, a faculty or staff member or an interested member of the community. (full story here)

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Raising money for you
Robert Powell, Corner Post Staff

Six hundred million dollars is to be raised throughout the entire university by December 31, 2005. Thirty five million is to be raised by CAFNR. (full story here)

Highly Unrecognized
Mike Deering and Natalie Scherer, Corner Post Staff

Judging programs are important recruiting tools for the University of Missouri. (full story here)

CAFNR Mourns The Loss of a Fellow Student
Michael Deering, Corner Post staff

An 18-year old CAFNR freshman was killed and three other persons were injured in a one vehicle accident that occurred Nov. 27 in Randolph County. (full story here)

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Arts and Entertainment:

Andrew W.K.: May we see you again sometime?
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

November 1st 2003- The Blue Note was filled with a sparse crowd as the Missouri Sex Offenders took the stage at eight p.m. Some concert-goers were annoyed with the admittedly amateur approach that the Sex-Offenders took to the stage with them, "from house-parties to the Blue Note," as one band member said. (full text here)

The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post Staff

Nov. 17, 2003-It's been dreary today. Rain, wind, lightning, tornado warnings, it is just plain gloomy outside. (full text here)

You might not want to miss “The Missing”
Kelly Connett, Corner Post staff

December 7, 2003- Last Friday night, I ventured out of the dorm and into Hollywood theatres with a few friends to watch “The Missing”. (full text here)

Second Hand Lions Proves to be a Must See
Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff

I agreed to go see a movie with friends, having no idea what I was going to see. What I saw was incredible. This movie, Second Hand Lions, was not only happy and sad, touching and fascinating, but it made the audience feel the happiness and joy of the characters. (full story here)

The Art of Carving a Jack-O-Lantern
Chelsea Moffitt, Corner Post Staff

As Halloween approaches so do hayrides, wiener roasts, and costume parties. But when hosting one of these events it is always important to have good decorations, including the ever popular carved pumpkin. However, the art of carving a pumpkin is not as easy as it may appear. (full story here)

“Once Upon a Time in Mexico” Wows Audiences
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

“ This has no basis in reality,” remarks director Robert Rodriguez of his newest film “Once Upon a Time in Mexico.” (full story here)

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Opinion and Editorial:

Exam Strategy Sessions Fall Short
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

As I innocuously sat down in the back of the small room in the basement of the Student Success Center, a sinking feeling crept into my stomach. (full story here)

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"Runaway Jury" Takes Us for a Ride
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff

Ever doze off during a movie? With a plot that keeps you guessing and a cast that makes it happen, "Runaway Jury," has got you from the first scene. (full story here)

The Shack Revisited
Michael Deering, Corner Post Staff

Halloween night brings back many memories for students that were here in the 1980's. This Halloween, students can be found at Big 12, Harpos, Field House, and many others but the hangout of the past was "The Shack." (full story here)

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Professor's Corner:

Dr. Jeffre Firman
Information compiled by Linda Veatch, Corner Post Staff (full story here)

Dr. Robin Hurst
Information compiled by Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff (full story here)

DUANE H. KEISLER, Ph.D.
Information compiled by Elizabeth Schilling, Corner Post Staff (full story here)

David Lehman: Ag Econ and More
Christian Prosser, Corner Post Staff (full story here)

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Sports:
Jayhawks get revenge, and down Tigers
Adam Buckallew, Corner Post staff

September 29, 2003 - Kansas football players had been waiting for this game for a year. Last year, following a 36-12 homecoming victory over arch-rival Kansas, the Missouri football team led a group of fans in tearing down the goal posts at Faurot Field. (full story here)

Red Tide Turned Back
Amanda Schad, Corner Post staff

Oct. 12, 2003-After 25 years and 24 lost games, the tide finally turned in favor of the Mizzou Tigers and coach Gary Pinkel. They won the contest on Saturday evening against the Nebraska Cornhuskers 41 to 24, leaving the Tiger fans energized and excited. (full story here)

Tigers Become Bowl Eligible
Adam Buckallew, Corner Post staff

October 26, 2003 - Missouri Tiger fans could find themselves cheering for a second team this holiday season. Tiger fans always have the pleasure of watching the Missouri basketball team perform in December and January. Following their 62-31 victory over Texas Tech, the Missouri football team should be playing during the college football bowl season. (full text here)

More than the Ag Field in CAFNR
Katie Malloy, Corner Post staff

There's more than just farmers in the College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). Derrick Ming, a linebacker for the MU Tigers, is jumping onto more than just the football field. (full story here)

Tigers Ready to Roar
Kelly Connett, Corner Post Staff

It's almost showdown time for the MU vs. KU football game this Saturday. To see the game you'll have to travel to Lawrence, Kan., but you won't be the only one traveling watch the Tigers sink their teeth into the Jayhawks! (full story here)

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