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Rival high school foes become inseparable on volleyball court

Seth Boster • October 21, 2011

Growing up, MU volleyball players Lisa Henning and Priscilla Armendariz lived on opposite ends of town. They were never too far from one another, but attended rival high schools. That rivalry alone made...

Wealth gap extends to college football

Nate Atkins • October 18, 2011

When I sat down to write this column, my plan was to form an argument for the best team in college football through the first eight weeks. After a quick glance at the undefeated crowd atop this week’s...

Baylor, Texas A&M lead evenly-matched Big 12

Michael Bracciano • October 18, 2011

As an avid college basketball fan, I feel that we have officially entered the start of the best season of the year. Midnight Madness kicked off the beginning of formal practice this last week. Every year,...

Injuries, Haith controversy usher in new basketball season

Ryan Hood • October 18, 2011

Seven long, arduous months after last season came to a close, the Missouri Tigers are finally playing basketball again. The Tigers embarked on their 2011-12 campaign Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena with...

Tigers rejuvenated after much-needed Homecoming victory

Nate Atkins • October 18, 2011

The press conference following Missouri’s 52-17 victory over Iowa State on Saturday had a noticeably different feel than those of the past. Coach Gary Pinkel paced his interview with jokes. Smiles brightened...

Missouri secondary readies for prolific OSU offense

Pat Iversen • October 18, 2011

Fresh off a much-needed victory and one of the better defensive performances of the season, Missouri’s youthful secondary knows it doesn’t have time to relax. The Tigers are in for one heck of a workout...

Missouri volleyball defeats Texas Tech. in Homecoming matchup

Lindsey Davison • October 16, 2011

Homecoming success continued for Missouri athletics as the MU volleyball team defeated Texas Tech. 3-1 Saturday. Sophomore outside hitter Lisa Henning led the Tigers with 22 kills for the night, marking...

Tigers celebrate Homecoming with Iowa State rout

Pat Iversen • October 15, 2011

Missouri found the key to unlocking its potential Saturday. “If we’re very focused, we can be pretty good,” coach Gary Pinkel said. “And if we’re not focused, we can look very average.” For...

Homecoming rich in Missouri football history

Michael Bracciano • October 14, 2011

As a sophomore, I have only had the privilege of experiencing Homecoming at Mizzou one time. What a time it was. Playing Oklahoma on a national stage and getting the victory made the 99th homecoming at...

Higher education: Hayes takes core values to college game

Seth Boster • October 14, 2011

Jade Hayes has finally arrived. In high school, she was named [PrepVolleyball.com](www.prepvolleyball.com)’s best junior in the nation. She was twice named Missouri’s Gatorade Player of the year....

Nellie Dodd: The heart of Hearnes

Lindsey Davison • October 14, 2011

One word can best describe Nellie Dodd’s life thus far: heart. Before undergoing a heart transplant in January 2006, Dodd would wake up at 8:30 a.m. to get ready for the day. At precisely 2:15 p.m.,...

Missouri needs to find a conference before the music stops

Nate Atkins • October 14, 2011

Not a soul exists within the University of Missouri network that doesn’t understand the gravity of the school’s current conference alignment issue. Everyone has a dog in the fight; some bark louder...