Enter the hero

"Spurred by the state's low level of funding for higher education, a group of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends have formed the Higher Education Rescue Operation."--Table of contents for issue

The inauguration of C. Peter Magrath

Mostly photography."Magrath, who took office as the University's 17th president Jan. 1, stressed four-campus unity in his address to 1,100 guests in Jesse Auditorium."--Page 9Carol Again ; photos by Larry Boehm

Good genes in Missouri's future

"Long-range plan sets priorities"--Page 23"Molecular biology is chosen for national eminence."--Table of contents for issue.Text by Carol Again ; photos by Larry Boehm

Zeroing in on malaria

"Bolstered by a $1.9 million contract, Mizzou's internationally acclaimed malaria research team is developing a vaccine for the world's deadliest disease."--Page 1

Arvarh Strickland brings Jeffersonian principles to the classroom

"Mizzou's first black professor wins University's Thomas Jefferson Award."--Table of contents for issue

Food scientist nourishes young minds

"Teaching is more than facts and figures. Robert Marshall relates to students as individuals."--Page

Students win seat with curators

"Legislature approves new, non-voting membership."--Table of contents for issue

Students : the new conservatives

"The pendulum swings as more and more young people move toward the center."--Table of contents for issue

Alcohol awareness counters the party myth

"Mizzou was once called the No. 1 party school in the country, prompting a score of protests from students who said their universities were more deserving of the distinction. Apparently, those 'rivals' had a valid case. The consensus is that students here drink no more than students on other campuses. But they are learning to drink smarter."--Page 1

Joni Davis : the tigers' all-around all-American

"Swish. Score another two for Joni Davis. Days before being named to the 10-member All-America academic squad, she became the first Mizzou player to top 2,000 career points."--Page 29