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Round 'Em Up
By Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post Staff

Every year the CAFNR Student Council holds a Fall Round-Up to let freshman and transfer students know what organizations are available to them. This year the event was at 5:30 p.m., Thursday Sept. 9, 2004, in the new Life Sciences Center and was deemed a success by Jared Verdaught, President of CAFNR Student Council. (full story here)

Tiger Ag Classic
Lauren Stuever, Corner Post Staff

MU Ag Alumni Association sponsored a successful golf scramble that took place on Sept. 17. (full story here)

Life Sciences Center Dedication
By Lauren Stuever, Corner Post staff

A NASA administrator will be in Columbia September 17 for the dedication of the Life Sciences Center. Other prominent figures attending the ceremony include Missouri’s Governor Bob Holden and Senator Kit Bond. (full story here)

Family Weekend open house held for who's new at MU
By Matt Dingler, Corner Post staff

September 18, 2004 - Mizzou's Family weekend open house began early for CAFNR students and parents. Families began entering the Life Sciences Center at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning. (full story here)

Ribbon Cutting Held at Life Sciences Center
Jaclyn DeWeese, Corner Post staff

Sept. 23, 2004 - University of Missouri - Columbia welcomes citizens and guests to the Life Sciences Center dedication and open house. (full story here)

New CAFNR Career Services Director
By Marie Findley, Corner Post staff

September 23, 2004 - Stephanie Chipman survived the committees and interviews will start working as CAFNR's new Career Services Director in early October. The search for a new Career Services Director began when Dana Brown Haynes put in a request this summer to move to part-time Alumni Relations and to resign as full time Career Services Director. Haynes has worked for CAFNR for 16 years. (full story here)

New major here at Mizzou
By Sarah Davis, Corner Post staff

September 23, 2004- MU is offering a new degree in sustainable agriculture as of this fall. (full story here)

Ag Week Begins with a Heart of Worship
Melissa Clark, Corner Post Staff

Columbia, Missouri-A worship service held at 9:30 on Sunday in Conservation Auditorium was sponsored by members of Alpha Gamma Rho and other campus organizations. The service kicked off Ag Week 2004. (full story here)

Ag Week: Monday & Tuesday Preview
Lauren Stuever, Corner Post Staff

Skit Night takes place at The Blue Note. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time for $5 or at the door for $6. (full story here)

Ag Week: Wednesday Preview
Tina Cook, Corner Post Staff

The Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Society is sponsoring a Fish Fry at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 29 in the courtyard shared by the Anhesuser-Bush Natural Resources Building and the Ag building. (full story here)

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Ag Week: Thursday & Friday Preview
Allyssa Berry, Corner Post Staff

Thursday will be highlighted with the stick-horse rodeo, which will be held in Trowbridge at 7 p.m. In this activity, four member teams, representing various CAFNR clubs, will compete in four events to determine a winner for the night and the all around spirit award. These events include a hay bale toss, a wheel barrow race, an apple cider chugging contest and the stick horse race. (full story here)

Comedy Review: Walker and Cease cut up with Aggies
Lorin Price, Corner Post Staff

Ag Week’s third annual Comedy Night, held at Déjà Vu on Sept. 23, 2004, attracted a crowd of nearly 140 students. Lacy Jewell, Ag Week Tri-Director, said the attendance number was a down a little from last year’s event but everyone seemed to still have a good time. (full story here)

Ageing equipment causes campus woes
By Lori Guthals-Waters, Corner Post staff

With 16 hour days and $220,000 worth of damage, what in the world could involve this much time and money except the Hatch Hall elevator repairs.

Missouri Cattlewomen Hosts Great Grill-Off
Emily Brewer, Corner Post Staff

The sun was shinning, there was a hint of fall in the air and all you could smell was the scent of a grill firing up. No, it was not a home MU football game; it was the Great Grill-off sponsored by the Mizzou Collegiate Catllewomen. The event was sponsored during CAFNR's Ag Week events and was held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in the ASRC parking lot. (full story here)

Ag Week Skit Night Huge Success
Libby Felts, Corner Post Staff

Six judges, two emcees, 282 crowd members, 11 skits and 10 lip syncs, entertained the crowd at the 2004 CAFNR Ag Week Skit Night. The event was held on Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Note in Columbia, Mo. (full story here)

Berkeley scientist to speak at MU
Compiled by Corner Post Staff

Ignacio Chapela, a University of California-Berkeley, professor and a controversial figure in the international biotechnology debate, will speak on "A Century Without Biology: Biotechnology and the Suppression of Scientific Inquiry," Sept. 27, on the MU campus.
The event, organized by Students for Progressive Action, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Ellis Auditorium, in Ellis Library. (full story here)

Volleyball Tournament Serves a Good Way to Block Other Evening Events
Sarah Davis, Corner Post Staff

Nine teams of six people began arriving for the volleyball tournament at 6:15 p.m. for registration. The games started 45 minutes later and last until 9 p.m. The tournament was held in Trowbridge where the dirt was a fine place for a few great games of volleyball. Each team paid an entry fee of $30. (full story here)

Barnwarming Candidates Spend the Night with Nuttin' but A Game of Horsehoes
Kathleen McInerney, Corner Post Staff

On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, the Independent Aggies held a Washers Tournament at Trowbridge Arena. The Tournament was held as part of the Ag. Week festivities and some “good clean fun.” (full story here)

Computer Spectrum Undergoes a Name Change
Kathleen McInerney, Corner Post Staff

On Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Computer Spectrum held an open house. Computer Spectrum, located in Brady Commons, has received a new name, Tiger Tech, to go along with all the new services it offers. (full story here)

Botanical Garden tourists discover where milk REALLY comes from
Katie Allen, Corner Post Staff

Mizzou Block and Bridle provided children and adults at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis the opportunity to milk a cow and see other farm animals at on Oct. 2-3, 2004. (full story here)

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Spicing Up the Week With the Traditional F.A.S.S. FISH FRY
Christine Tew, Corner Post Staff

The Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Society hosted a Fish Fry Wednesday of Ag Week in the Anheuser Busch Natural Resources building courtyard. (full story here)

CAFNR students offered interviews through Career Services Office
Katie Allen, Corner Post Staff

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources remains in full swing this fall as Ag Week comes to a close and company interviews for full-time and internship positions begin. The Career Services Office works as a facilitator to bring employers and students together on campus. (full story here)

Eleven teams of CAFNR students matched wits for Wednesday Night’s Ag Week Knowledge Bowl
Matt Dingler, Corner Post Staff

The championship round between the Ambassadors and GDI was close. But the CAFNR Ambassadors came out on top. Each member of the winning team received a ten-dollar gift certificate to Shakespeare’s. (full story here)

Ag Week goes out with a Bang
Tyne Morgan, Corner Post Staff

Every year, the busiest week at Mizzou for Ag students wraps up with Barnwarming. Two seniors were crowned and received the honor of being the centennial Barnwarming royalty; Lorin Price was crowned Queen and Jared Verdught, King. (full story here)

Ag Week End with a Barnwarming Real Celebration
Loren Moseley, Corner Post Staff

After the exciting game against Colorado on Saturday, October 2, the real party began. To close off an excellent AgWeek, the Centennial Barnwarming Celebration went off without a hitch! There was great music, fun and good friendships reconnected all in one night! Alumni’s of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources were in attendance. They reminisced about all the memorable moments that stuck out during their college career. Allen Purdy, Horticulture major, Edward Wicklem, Entomology major, and Morris Burger, an Agricultural Engineering major, recalled their college moments as vivid as the day they met. Purdy served as Associate Dean in the college in 1949 until 1958. (full story here)

CAFNR Celebrates 100 Years of Tradition
Lindsay Grotjan, Corner Post Staff

Barnwarming, one of CAFNR’s oldest traditions, celebrates its 100th birthday this year. This year’s theme, “Looking to the past, Building for the future,” encompasses the traditions of the college, as well as new opportunities for the future. (full story here)

Cultural Awareness Week Sponsors Bobby Seal, An Distinguishing Leader
Joe Wilson, Corner Post Staff

Black Panthers founder, Bobby Seale spoke Oct. 4 at Jesse Auditorium as part of a cultural awareness week. The Panthers were young African Americans with little distinguishing them from any one else except they carried guns and went looking for the police. They were educated and knew the law; the police and the FBI hated them. (full story here)

Preview Mizzou Sets New Record
Jaclyn DeWeese, Corner Post Staff

Nearly 500 high school students attended the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources’ Preview Mizzou on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004. (full story here)

Bauston Heats Up in Debate about Farm Sanctuary
By Tina Cook, Corner Post Staff

When students entered Neff Auditorium on the MU campus, a heated debate with speaker Gene Bauston was brewing. Bauston, co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, spoke about factory farms and animal cruelty on Tuesday, Oct. 5. (full story here)

Agricultural Industry Roundtable
Libby Felts, Corner Post Staff

Internships are key to a college student’s successful job search agreed 13 representatives from nine agribusiness companies at an industry roundtable last week on Oct. 7, 2004, and hosted by the Ag Econ Club. (full story here)

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CAFNR Career Fair Takes Students on a "Wild Ride" of Opportunities
Marie Findley, Corner Post Staff

Twenty four companies attended the 2004 Agriculture and Natural Resources Career Fair took place on Thursday, October 7, from 10-2 in Stotler Lounge which is in Memorial Union. Students had the opportunity to interact with the employers who either were looking to hire interns or full-time staff for their company. (full story here)

Students recieve scholarships at Missouri 4-H Foundation Banquet
Sarah Davis, Corner Post Staff

The Missouri 4-H Foundation held a banquet in honor of scholarship winners, National Congress Delegates, and Frank Graham Leadership winners on Oct. 8. (full story here)

“Share the Legacy” at the MU Homecoming Blood Drive
Lindsay Grotjan, Corner Post Staff

MU students, faculty and staff, as well as Columbia and the surrounding communities are invited to help “Share the Legacy” and make this year’s blood drive a success. This year’s Homecoming Blood Drive is a two-day event, held from noon to 8 p.m. on Oct. 12 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the University of Missouri’s Hearnes Center Fieldhouse. Deferral day is from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the University of Missouri Hearnes Center Concourse. (full story here)

Homecoming Week Events
By Kathleen McInerney, Corner Post Staff

Oct. 18 through Oct. 23, Mizzou students, faculty and staff will be celebrating Mizzou’s homecoming week. (full story here)

Lecture Presents Students with an Introduction to Greek Government
Matt Dingler, Corner Post Staff

Whether for extra credit or extra insight, students filled Tate Hall Monday night. Dr. Mogens Herman Hansen, a world authority of Ancient Athenian Democracy, spoke on the similarities and differences between Athenian democracy and modern day democracy. (full story here)

Homecoming Spirit Fills the Air
By Jaclyn DeWeese, Corner Post staff

Thursday evening, Oct. 21, Jesse Hall filled with excitement and Mizzou Homecoming spirit as the Greek Community and past alums enjoyed the 2004 Homecoming Talent show. (full story here)

Joe Golding: Professor for a Day
By Sarah Davis, Corner Post staff

Mizzou graduate, Joe Golding returns after 21 years to share experiences with students and faculty as professor for a day. Friday, Oct. 22, Golding talked with several individuals including marketing and agriculture economics students, and NAMA members. (full story here)

CAFNR Student to Represent Missouri FFA in Louisville
By Alyssa Berry, Corner Post staff

A CAFNR student prepares to represent the State of Missouri at National FFA Convention as she runs for a national office. Nicki Busdieker, a sophomore Agricutural Journalism major, will be heading to Louisville on Sunday, Oct. 24 as Missouri’s candidate to hopefully fill one of the six National FFA offices. (full story here)

A CAFNR Student Places First in the Ag Mechanics Contest
Alyssa Berry, Corner Post staff

History was made at the National FFA Convention by one of CAFNR’s own. Freshman Laura Beach, representing the North Shelby FFA Chapter is only the second girl in the history of the National FFA Organization to place first high individual in the Agricultural Mechanics contest at the National Convention in Louisville, Ky., during the week of October 25. (full story here)

MU students reach high accomplishments at Nationals
By Tyne Morgan, Corner Post staff

Three University of Missouri students received prestigious honors at the 2004 National FFA Convention. (full story here)

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National FFA Organization Presents Award to CAFNR
By Jaclyn DeWeese, Corner Post staff

On Oct. 28, 2004, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources was honored by the National FFA Organization for 25 years of support to the FFA National Agricultural Career Show. Each year the National FFA Organization hosts the Agricultural Career Show to highlight career opportunities for agricultural students. (full text here)

Little American Royal
By Lori Guthels, Corner Post staff

Trowbridge Livestock Center was very busy Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, as the annual Little American Royal show was held. Over 50 students participated in the livestock show with numerous friends and family watching. (full story here)

Conference Plants Future Leaders Of Agriculture
Lindsay Grotjan, Corner Post Staff

Seven CAFNR students will have the opportunity to receive grants to attend the 2004 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Conference, November 4-7 in Kansas City, Mo. These grants are provided by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. (full story here)

Mizzou Livestock Judging Tradition
unknown author, Corner Post Staff

The number of practices and contests for the 2004 MU Livestock Judging team is coming to an end, they have been practicing and participating in contest since December of 2003, and the national championship is just around the corner. (full story here)

Author Nickels and Dimes on Society Thoughout Life
Joe Wilson, Corner Post Staff

“I thought it was the assignment from hell,” says Barbara Ehrenreich at her lecture last Thursday on her book Nickel and Dimed: On (not) getting by in America. Ehrenreich took several minimum wage jobs to see what it takes to live at the poverty line. (full story here)

Scholarships result from Ag Week contribution
Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post Staff

Each year, the Ag Week Steering Committee puts a tremendous amount of effort into organizing Ag Week events. This committee of 20 CAFNR students works the entire year for a successful Ag Week. (full story here)

Daily Checkups a Day will Help Keep Colds and Flus Away
Alice Roach, Corner Post Staff

The fall has rolled around, and with the cool temperatures comes the time to begin contracting the typical coughing and sniffling. The MU Student Health Center is committed to assisting students perform their best academically despite the health challenges that might persist. (full story here)

MU help wanted: Students are needed for campus employment
By Christine Tew, Corner Post staff

With goals from paying bills and meeting new people to filling large blocks of free time and getting the most from financial aid awards, many MU students seek employment on campus.(full story here)

Brad Pitt Visits Alma Matter
By Billy Pipp, Corner Post staff

Brad Pitt, known to be one of Hollywood’s most popular, was on campus last week for a viewing of, “Going Up River The Long War of John Kerry,” in Jesse Auditorium. The night started off with the former Missouri Governor Roger Wilson introducing Pitt to the audience, who were mainly there to see Pitt. (full story here)

Bush speaks to Columbia crowd
Laura Puchbauer and Matt Dingler, Corner Post Staff

President George W. Bush addressed thousands of enthusiastic locals on issues of healthcare, education, voting, the economy, and terrorism at the Boone County Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon.(full story here)

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Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen photo contest/calendar fundraiser
By Alice Roach, Corner Post staff

The Mizzou Collegiate Cattlewomen chapter is working to compile a 2005 calendar for the first time. (full story here)

Increased Dairy Recommendation
By Marie Findley, Corner Post staff

The 2005 Food Pyramid of dietary guidelines will have a slightly different look as the recommended consumption of milk has went from 2 servings to 3 services per day. This recommendation was mainly triggered by the increase in osteoporosis which is caused by low bone mass. Calcium, the main nutrient in dairy products, has been proven to strengthen bones which will result in less cases of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis most often occurs in women over the age of 50 and by that time, strengthening bones takes a longer amount of time. (full story here)

Overholser Holds a Distance Conference for MU students
By Billy Pipp, Corner Post staff

There is a first for everything and last week students in Journalism FIG’s were treated to one. Geneva Overholser, a Missouri Professor working in Washington D.C. gave a video conference to four Journalism FIG’s. (full story here)

CAFNR Student Ambassadors Build Foundation for Minority Student Recruitment Team
By Lori Guthals-Waters, Corner Post Staff

Seven students striving to increase diversity in CAFNR started a team much like Student Ambassadors, but with a focus in recruiting minority students called the Minority Student Recruitment Team. The CAFNR Student Ambassador team is primarily used as a tool to recruit students into the college. Ambassadors can be found traveling to schools, assisting at Preview Mizzou, and appearing at booths throughout the year promoting CAFNR. The Minority Student Recruitment Team is using the same approach. (full story here)

MSO Fast-A-Thon
By Libby Felts, Corner Post staff

Many Muslim and non-Muslim participants came together on the Mizzou campus Friday, date, for one cause – fighting hunger. The Muslim Student Organization held their first Ramadan Fast-A-Thon benefiting the Central Missouri Food Bank. (full story here)

The University Debate: On Campus v. Off Campus Living
By Loren Moseley, Corner Post Staff

The University of Missouri-Columbia requires all incoming freshman to live in the residential halls their first year of college. After that year, some students are ready to flee the residential halls and monotonous dining hall food for a more tranquil way of life-off campus living. (full story here)

New pedestrian bridge over College Avenue makes crossing faster and safer for students
By Allysssa Berry, Corner Post staff

Just as promised, as part of Mizzou’s Master Plan, the bridge over College is completed and already providing a better connection between East and West Campus. The construction on the bridge began last fall, and the front access driveway of Schurz was closed off during the 2004 Winter Semester. Residents of Schurz Hall are grateful for the bridge being done when classes started again in August. (full story here)

University Parking
By Alice Roach, Corner Post staff

Students question the parking situation on the MU campus daily and often overlook university’s advancements. (full story here)

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Sports:
Football Tigers Lead Big 12 North with win over Baylor
Ryan Maris, Corner Post Sports Editor

Although it was a later game than usual, the Tigers showed no sign of letting up on Big 12 North opponents. With a win over Baylor Saturday, 30-10, and Nebraska losing in a blowout to Texas Tech 70 to 10, Mizzou holds the lead in the Big 12 North, and looks on to the Title Game in December. (full story here)

Tiger Football heads into more conference play with 2 wins
Ryan Maris, Corner Post Staff

September 21, 2004 - Three weeks into the season and the Tigers are almost at the point many expected them to be, undefeatable champions. That is, only if you take out the week where the Tigers suffered a huge defeat when they played against Troy State. Without the tough loss against the opposing Troy State, Mizzou has beaten Arkansas State and Ball State a combined 100 to 20, leaving them an excellent season record of 2-1. (full story here)

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Freshman water boy enjoys his job
By Matt Dingler, Corner Post staff

Mizzou football practices are not easy. Each player is constantly being pushed to the limit. While giving it all they’ve got, they develop a thirst. Some might call it a thirst for victory. But Patrick Elmore knows better; he knows it’s a thirst for water. (full story here)

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Profiles:

New Career Services Director is Here to Stay
Marie Findley, Corner Post Staff

Stephanie Chipman comes to Mizzou after serving as Director of Career Services at Drury University as well as at Truman State University. She received her Bachelor’s Degreein psychology with a minor in biology and her Master’s Degree in education from Drury University located in Springfield, Mo. (full story here)

McLaughlin devotes work to high school ministry
By Matt Dingler, Corner Post staff

Some people cannot wait to get out of high school. After suffering through four long years of it, they vow to never go back. But Mizzou student, John McLaughlin, is not one of these people. (full story here)

Sue Barr Returns to MU to be Professor for a Day
By Sarah Davis, Corner Post staff

Marriott Corporation Regional Vice President, Sue Barr, spoke with Hotel and Restaurant Management students on the aspects of the business. Barr, of the south central region, talked to the students about a career in HRM and how they can be more successful. The students were part of the Hotel and Restaurant Management 1043 class that meets in Tate Hall. The speaker attended their 9 a.m. class Friday, Nov. 5, 2004. (full story here)

Professor Profiles: Who's Who and New at Mu?
By Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post staff

Name: Xudong Fan. English name: Sherman. (full story here)

Professor Profiles: Who's Who and New at Mu?
By Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post staff

Name: Seonghee Cho (full story here)

Professor Profiles: Who's Who and New at Mu?
By Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post staff

Name: John A. Viator (full story here)

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Arts and Entertainment:
Top Ten List that Leaves Tension Behind The Room
Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post Staff

Ten Ways You Know Your Roommate Is Not For You (full list here)

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Editorial/Opinion:
Voting 101: Student Takes"Inside Look" Absentee Voting
Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post Staff

If you have been going to class lately, you have noticed the people trying to get you to register to vote. You may think that these people are there to annoy you, but voting is really an important issue. Many students on campus agree that absentee voting is more beneficial than changing your county or state of residence. (full story here)

Dorm Politics: Liberist Explains His Side of "Staying Neutral" When it comes to the Election
Joe Wilson, Corner Post Staff

The Presidential election is Nov. 9. This means that there is still time to decide what matters to you and who to vote for. Many people have decided already. Among them there are the few who are very vocal about whom they prefer be it Bush, Kerry or God forbid Nader. (full story here)

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VOTE!
By Michelle Chadwick, Corner Post Staff

If you have been going to class lately, you have noticed the people trying to get you to register to vote. You may think that these people are there to annoy you, but voting is really an important issue. Many students on campus agree that absentee voting is more beneficial than changing your county or state of residence. (full story here)

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