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May 6, 2010
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Welcome to CAFNR Corner Post!
Week of May 3, 2010
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted May 6, 2010
CAFNR’s Collegiate Horsemen Association (CHA) offers barrel racers of all skill levels a chance to gain a little practice, experience and confidence. Every Tuesday in April, racers had the opportunity to participate in exhibition and compete in core races. This was part of the CHA April Barrel Racing Series and was available for only a $5 entry fee. |
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted May 6, 2010
Becky Berger of Columbia, Mo., said that she got her two Golden Retrievers into dock diving because it’s fun for her and the dogs and gives the dogs a great chance to exercise. Dock Dogs is broken into four disciplines in which a dog can compete. Extreme vertical jump, speed retrieve, big air and iron dog, which is a combination of all three. |
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted May 6, 2010
After hearing some negative comments on Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, I didn’t know what to expect when walking into the theatre. The film was done in 3D and I was interested to see what that would add to the experience. My only other 3D encounter was another Tim Burton film, A Nightmare Before Christmas. Coming out of that showing I thought the 3D took away from the story and was not very satisfied. |
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by John McLaughlin, posted May 6, 2010
Chemical fertilizers, in part, make it possible to feed the nation. However, while increasing crop production sustains an ever-growing population, nitrogen run-off from chemical fertilizer use creates an ever-growing problem in the form of toxic tap water and dead waterways.
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
As students pour into a dim lecture hall on a dark Tuesday morning, a shared look of gloom and fatigue appears across the room. Douglass Gayou prepares his itinerary for the day’s lecture. The clock hits 9:30 a.m., and it begins. |
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movie by Carah Hart, posted May 4, 2010
South of the Missouri river, along Highway 65 in Lafayette County, Mo., lies Peter’s Market, a family owned and operated apple orchard that has been in business for more than 100 years. The Peters family has owned the market for more than five generations and brings in thousands of customers every season to the market. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted May 4, 2010
If you have had a conversation with an avid marijuana smoker lately or have paid any attention to state news, you have probably come across the K2 legalization debate. K2 is sold as incense but has risen in popularity due to its similar qualities to marijuana when inhaled. This pseudo-drug has been all the rage for smoking enthusiasts searching for ”legal marijuana.” Soon enough, though, even that might not be true. Both the Missouri House and Senate have passed emergency bills that are awaiting a signature from Governor Nixon to ban K2 from all of Missouri. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
When seniors in high school start the decision process for college, there are a lot of factors to consider. Do I stay in state or out of state? Do I go to a two-year or four-year university? What are the benefits of public or private? |
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted May 4, 2010
An audience of MU students and Columbia residents gathered on April 14 in Monsanto auditorium of the Bond Life Sciences Center to hear Laurel Neme, environmental journalist, speak about how the world’s first wildlife forensic lab is solving crimes and saving endangered species. |
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by Aimee Gutshall, posted May 4, 2010
The feeling of always being looked at can be uncomfortable, but how would you feel if everywhere you went people were always pointing fingers or whispering about you? |
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by Aimee Gutshall, posted May 4, 2010
A woman of integrity, high moral character, enthusiasm, and genuine concern for others are the words that Steven Rogers, state FFA executive secretary, used to describe the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Outstanding Freshman. |
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by Carah Hart, posted May 3, 2010
As an agriculturalist, I believe the act being promoted by the Humane Society of the United States (commonly known as the Puppy Mill act), poses a threat to animal agriculture. |
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by Monica Everett, posted May 3, 2010
I’ve learned a lot of things during my first year in college. Sure, reading Darwin and Milton was great, but one of the most important things I’ve learned is that I really care about food and the environment. Unfortunately, I’ve also learned that most college students don’t. I know that sounds weird. College students love food, especially if it’s free, but they don’t care about food — what’s really in it, where it comes from and where it goes when they waste it. |
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by Monica Everett, posted May 3, 2010
Shane Hoffman is like a cat, said his best friend Garry Frank. “No matter what happens to him he always lands on his feet.”
Hoffman, a senior journalism student, has certainly had to land a few times in his life. A native of New Mexico, he had dreamed of moving across the U.S. to study journalism at Mizzou ever since seventh-grade. Hoffman refused to let obstacles like finances stand in the way of reaching his dreams. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted May 3, 2010
Stepping into Ernie’s Café and Steakhouse at 1005 E. Walnut in downtown Columbia takes one back in time to a simpler place with easy food and friendly people. Walking up on a warm day means music blaring from speakers over picnic tables set up on the sidewalk. Inside, Ernie’s is decorated with shaped neon signs and stainless steel everywhere. The walls are bright colors and diners sit at booths with photographs of 50s stars like Marilyn Monroe. A street sign from Haight Street, the birthplace of the hippie movement, complements a painting of the Golden Gate Bridge and iconic brightly colored Victorian row houses in San Francisco. Original Dick Tracy-styled cartoons of the restaurant also decorate the restaurant. Without the computer at the end of the counter, it would be easy for customers to think they had traveled back in time to the previous century. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted May 3, 2010
On the patio of Mojo’s in Columbia, rich smells of barbecue waft from the smokers of LaShae's Southern Kitchen. LaShae’s is a perfect complement to the intimate concerts held in the venue, as it’s impossible to not become friendly with the personable staff. The restaurant serves up southern soul food that, for the most part, is deep-fried or basted with barbecue sauce. This is not a place for the diet-obsessed calorie counters but is a place for people who want food that reaches their soul and makes them happy. |
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by Carah Hart, posted May 3, 2010
When spring is in the air on the MU campus, you know the sounds of lawn mower engines being tuned up can't be far behind. The MU Agricultural Systems Management Club held its annual Lawn Mower Clinic March 11 through 16 and again April 22 through 27, in the courtyard of the Agricultural Engineering Building. The clinic is a fundraiser that benefits the ASM Club and the Joel DeRosear scholarship fund. This scholarship is given in remembrance of ASM student, Joel DeRosear, who lost the battle with cancer in 2007. |
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by Carah Hart, posted May 3, 2010
Watch out, Olive Garden and Fazoli’s, Columbia might have a new favorite Italian place in town. It’s called The Rome, and is located in downtown Columbia. It brings traditional Italian cuisine to downtown. The Rome restaurant provides a rustic atmosphere with a great variety of homemade Italian food. |
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photo and story by Nicholas Jain, posted May 3, 2010
From a farm in rural Edina, Mo., Brian Stevenson has served as a vice-president of Interstate Bakeries and now operates B. Stevenson Associates, a consulting firm in Kansas City, Mo. |
Week of April 26
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted April 27, 2010
Things have been hectic for one of America’s leading vehicle manufacturers, Toyota, which has issued two major recalls within the past few months. After numerous driver complaints and dangerous incidents that were directly related to a sticking accelerator pedal issue, Toyota decided to recall both the accelerator pedal and floor mats in certain vehicles. |
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a slide show by Nicholas Jain, posted April 26, 2010
Sake Japanese Bistro and Bar serves sushi and other Japanese dishes in downtown Columbia. Sushi is a type of short grained Japanese rice that is cooked with vinegar and sugar. Makizushi is a type of roll that is formed with the help of a bamboo mat. The rice is laid on the mat either under or over Nori, which is paper-like seaweed. Common ingredients inside the roll include crab, tuna, cucumber, avocado and other seafood and vegetables. |
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted April 26, 2010
Flat Branch Pub & Brewery is a staple of Columbia. On any given Thursday, Friday or Saturday night, you can find Columbia residents and students pouring inside. The pub provides an accommodating atmosphere. Whether you are dining with friends, family, business colleagues or your favorite social partner, you are sure to feel comfortable.
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slide show by Kristy Tiesing, posted April 26, 2010
When Matt Miller, farm manager of Buell Acres in Montgomery County Mo., ordered a new 9230 John Deere tractor, the company offered to give him a Gold Key tour of the facility in Waterloo, Iowa, to see his tractor being built. Miller invited three friends to accompany him, including Corner Post reporter Kristy Tiesing. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
Buck’s Ice Cream Parlor has been a cornerstone of the Mizzou campus for decades, going back to 1989 when Wendell and Ruth Arbuckle joined with others in the industry to donate more than $160,000 towards continuing research and teaching in the dairy industry. The money was used to renovate the dairy plant into a functioning producer and distributor of ice cream, including all the machinery needed (according to their website.)
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
If you have been in Columbia for any prolonged amount of time, you have probably either heard about or eaten at the local pool hall and bar Booche’s. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
Professors and students met at Stotler Lounge in the student union for two reasons: To dance and to raise money for charity. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted April 26, 2010
Two very likeable characters break out of their normal life and go through a “wild and crazy” night that tests their relationship, only to come back and appreciate the life they had. Sound familiar? |
Week of April 12
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by Monica Everett, posted April 16, 2010
Bales of aluminum, plastic and paper towered over Lowry Mall to bring attention to recycling efforts at the University of Missouri on Wednesday, March 17. |
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by Aimee Gutshall, posted April 13, 2010
Bats cracking, softballs whooshing through the air and fans screaming will all be familiar sounds on April 24th, as CAFNR holds its annual Spring Swing Softball Tournament. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted April 12, 2010
People remember the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, known as the 1904 World’s Fair, in St. Louis for the original Ferris Wheel, human "zoos" featuring indigenous people from around the world and ornate buildings but often also for a variety of foods. Rumors exist that inventors created the ice cream cone, hot dog on a bun, iced tea, cotton candy and other treats at the fair. |
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slideshow by Sarah Woodhurst, posted April 12, 2010
Mizzou Relay for Life was held on March 20 at the campus recreation complex. MU organizations and Columbia citizens gathered to raise funds to support the fight against cancer. |
Week of March 22
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by Monica Everett, posted March 23, 2010
“What does sustainability mean to you?” This was the central question of the You in Mizzou dialogue held Feb. 24 in Stotler Lounge. The goal: to gather a diverse group of MU students, faculty members and staff to discuss possible answers to this question on MU’s campus. |
Week of March 15
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by contributing reporter Kathleen Sprouse, posted March 19, 2010
Lining up like children at a carnival, hundreds of cows wait for their ride around the milking carousel. Fifty cows quietly ride side-by-side around the concrete platform at Focal Dairies in Harwood, Mo. The carousel mechanically milks the cows for eight minutes. The milking machine is a sophisticated, mesmerizing New Zealand creation. |
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted March 18, 2010
The university's first African American agricultural economics graduate to work for John Deere, shared stories and advice with students in Joe Parcell’s Agricultural Marketing Systems class earlier this semester. |
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted March 18, 2010
Although Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are behind us, Tiger Garden remains a busy place on campus. This on-campus floral shop, located at 2-34 Agriculture Building, is unusual as it is managed and run by MU students. According to Kelsy Maddox, student manager of Tiger Garden, this year’s Valentine’s Day sales were above what was expected. |
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted March 16, 2010
Heads vs. Feds: The Debate over Legal Marijuana will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 in Jesse Auditorium. The event is free to students with a student ID and $10 for the public.
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by Kristy Tiesing, posted March 16, 2010
Teamwork is the key component to being successful in any volunteer situation. To work together, the group must delegate responsibility, compromise and maintain dedication. On the MU horse farm, there are roughly 40 student volunteers who come in shifts every morning and afternoon to feed horses, clean stalls, do quick visual health evaluations and gain a multitude of life experiences. |
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by Joe Pecoraro, posted March 16, 2010
While many people who are addicted to cigarettes understand the health risks, as well as have to battle an unpopular view of their habit, they still find it exceptionally tricky to stop smoking. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted March 16, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has released an update regarding its stance on the use of chemical compound bisphenol A, or BPA, in plastic bottles and epoxy-lined metal food and beverage cans. The FDA says that new studies have raised “some concern” about the negative health effects of BPA especially in infants. Previously the FDA had determined that food contact products containing BPA were safe. |
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by Carah Hart, posted March 16, 2010
More than 530 Young Farmers and Ranchers members met at their annual conference at Tan-Tar-A resort in the Lake of the Ozarks, over Valentine’s Day weekend. The Young Farmers and Ranchers members spent the weekend in divisional meetings and seminars to discuss new legislative processes, how to defend production agriculture against animal rights activists and how to educate others about Missouri’s agriculture industry. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted March 16, 2010
La Siesta, Spanish for “the nap,” is a new downtown restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine. Its name is not a lie. After filling oneself with Siesta’s offerings, a nap will certainly be in order. The restaurant serves the standard burritos, tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, among others, but what sets it apart from the other Columbia restaurants starting with the Spanish articles la or el is its Chilies en Nogada. |
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by John McLaughlin, posted March 16, 2010
It holds your drink, carries your groceries and saves your meat; it can be as delicate as silk or harder than steel. "It" is plastic, and also reusable, yet so many people fail to fully take advantage of what could be its greatest virtue: recycling it. |
Week of March 1
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photos by Aimee Gutshall, posted March 5, 2010
The fair brought dozens of potential employers to the MU campus to meet and interview CAFNR students. |
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by Nicholas Jain, posted March 4, 2010
The Friars Chapter of Mortar Board at the MU is hosting its second annual Hunger Dinner from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday March 5 in the Mark Twain Ballroom of Memorial Union. The organization is hosting the dinner to increase awareness of world hunger. |
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by Monica Everett, posted March 1, 2010
Change seems ever present here at MU: first the bookstore, now Brady Commons, and, most recently, Rollins Dining Hall. Students have certainly been abuzz about the changes — all one has to do is pass by Eva J’s to hear complaints of long lines and crowded dining areas. What most students haven’t noticed is a decrease in pulp. |
Week of February 22
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Feb. 24, 2010
CNN Headline News Anchor and MU alumnus, Chuck Roberts, took time out of his busy schedule on Friday, Feb. 5, to meet with members of the College Avenue Residence Hall community. |
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by John McLaughlin, posted Feb. 24, 2010
If you ask Tim Evans, of the MU department of veterinary pathobiology, whether he could make an appearance outside of his lectures, he probably could not make the commitment. As with most of the other professors here at MU, he is a remarkably busy person. Do not fear, though, because ‘The Antidote," Evans’ astute alter ego, would be jubilant to help any student regardless of the situation. |
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by Monica Everett, posted Feb. 24, 2010
“Ideally, what do you want to do after Mizzou, and what are you going to do while you are at Mizzou to increase your chances of that happening?” Stephanie Chipman, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career services director, routinely asks students this daunting question at the beginning of their search for an internship. Answering it is the first step on a long and forked road to finding the perfect internship that will ultimately lead to success after graduation. |
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Feb. 24, 2010
For MU students who ate regularly at Rollins Dining Hall, known for its pizza, in the fall semester, this spring semester is going to take some getting used to. The renovation of Rollins Dining Hall has increased the flow of students through other dining halls, especially Eva J’s. Changes have been made to the offerings and hours of many of the dining halls to address the issue of becoming over capacitated. |
Week of February 15
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by Aimee Gutshall, posted Feb. 19, 2010
On Feb. 24, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources will hold an Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Fair in Reynolds Alumni Center. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. |
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story and slideshow by Aimee Gutshall, posted Feb. 16, 2010
The 2010 Ag Unlimited Banquet was held Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Holiday Inn Select-Expo Center.
“I would like to give compliments to Brian Norton and Dennis Henks for chairing a wonderful evening,” said Dana Haynes, CAFNR Alumni Relations director. “This event is a highlight each year for the Ag Alumni Association, CAFNR and the university. It is a great opportunity for CAFNR alums and friends to come together and see each other during the year.” |
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by Carah Hart, posted Feb. 16, 2010
After 15 years of service and dedication, Darwin Hindman’s term is coming to an end as mayor for the city of Columbia, Mo.
Hindman was born and raised in the city he has represented for 15 years. His parents were “Skippy” Darwin Hindman and Virginia Hindman. |
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by John McLaughlin, posted Feb. 16, 2010
Two MU professors recently spoke of the shared experience they gained during the 2009 United Nations climate change conference held in Copenhagen.
Mark Cowell and Mike Urban, both of the MU geography department, lectured at 7 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 3 in Stuart Hall. |
Week of February 8
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by Nicholas Jain, posted Feb. 9, 2010
Walking into the Olive Café is not a foreign experience. Unlike many ethnic eateries, it does not try too hard to fulfill stereotypes. Of course, there’s Arabic signage in the windows, but no tacky decorations that tend to reinforce the theme of most cultural cuisines. The atmosphere is quiet while the occasional shout of an order and Top 40 radio sound from the kitchen. Al Jazeera, a Middle Eastern news network, is on a television in the corner loud enough to hear and watch while waiting for food. The crowd seems to be the same, mostly progressive, crowd that frequented the building when it housed Café Berlin. |
Meet the Spring 2010 staff
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Monica Everett
My name is Monica Everett and I am from Kansas City, Mo. This is my first year on campus and my first semester as an Agricultural Journalism major. I plan to minor in Rural Sociology and complete the Environmental Studies certificate. As a transfer from the Journalism School, I am excited for the opportunity to learn more about CAFNR as I write stories for Corner Post. |
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Carah Hart
Hello! My name is Carah Hart and I am a sophomore Agricultural Journalism major with an emphasis in radio broadcast. This is my second semester writing for the online publication, CAFNR Corner Post. I enjoy providing readers with many interesting multimedia and print pieces along with learning new things about the agricultural industry. |
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Nicholas Jain
Whether it's pulled pork barbecue in southeast Missouri or octopus on the island of Santorini in Greece, I love cooking, tasting, eating, and enjoying food. I am a sophomore Agricultural Journalism student focusing in Food and Wine. When I'm not cooking or eating, I love to follow culinary trends and keep up with what is new in food, including exploring the process of food production and the ethical issues surrounding it. Currently, I am interested in how locally produced and organic foods fit into our food system and how they effect the taste and tenderness of food. |
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John McLaughlin
My name is John L. McLaughlin, and I am a transfer student from Penn Valley Community College, in Kansas City, Mo., where I have completed an Associate in Arts degree.
This is my second semester here at the University of Missouri, and I am looking forward to getting started on the completion of a B.S. from CAFNR.
During this semester I will be starting my major in Agricultural Journalism with the Conservation/Environmental Studies track and a minor in Spanish. |
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Joe Pecoraro
When hearing that I am an agricultural journalism major, you might imagine that I come from a rural part of Missouri or Illinois. You could possibly think that maybe agriculture is in my family. Turns out this couldn’t be further from the truth. I actually hail from a fairly large town known as Arlington Heights, Ill. It is a large suburb about 45 minutes northwest of Chicago. As a town filled with concrete and development, very few people seem to have an interest in sustainability or the environment. And as much as I love them, I would say that goes double for my family. |
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Lauren Studer
M-I-Z-Z-O-U, the crowd can be heard far from the stadium screaming the letters, rooting on the University of Missouri football team. Rain or shine, freezing cold or blazing hot, I was there cheering on the team.
For 18 years of my life, I lived on a small farm outside a small town in northeast Missouri. But, I also have a strong desire to know more about the rest of the world. And that is what led me to Mizzou. |
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Kristy Tiesing
My name is Kristy Tiesing, and I am a sophomore agricultural journalism student. This will be my third semester writing for CAFNR Corner Post. My hometown is St. Charles, Mo. While in high school, I was active in both cheerleading and soccer. I also enjoy hunting, riding horses, reading and being outdoors.
As I have moved on to college, I have left many of those activities behind. I am now involved in various activities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. |
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Sarah Woodhurst
I am Sarah Woodhurst, the 18-year-old daughter of Brian and Delores Woodhurst of Perry, Mo. Perry is a small town of 668 people about an hour and a half from Columbia. I have two younger sisters, Rachel, who is currently a high school junior, and Kaitlyn, who is in elementary school.
In high school, I was very active in many organizations, especially FFA. I gained a lot of experience and knowledge through contest team competitions. My experiences through FFA were what directed me toward the agricultural journalism program, and participation on the Ag Sales Team is what motivated me to focus on the marketing track. |
Week of January 25, 2010
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by Sarah Woodhurst, posted Jan. 27, 2010
If you are interested in learning about entrepreneurship, great networking opportunities and free pizza, then mark your calendar for the Student Entrepreneurship Resource Forum hosted by MU Startups at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. The meeting will take place in 115 Cornell Hall. |
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