How to Celebrate Mizzou Homecoming 2013

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How to Celebrate Mizzou Homecoming 2013

Get excited, Tigers! Mizzou’s 102nd Homecoming is finally here, and there are many ways to celebrate! Grab your friends and attend all of the events the weekend has to offer. Trust us, you don’t want to miss them!

Friday, October 25

Homecoming Headquarters

Reynolds Alumni Center, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Check in for Homecoming weekend, purchase 2013 homecoming merchandise, and mingle with old friends during Homecoming Headquarters. Note: This event is geared mostly toward MU alumni. 

Campus Decorations

Greektown, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Take a trip to some of the best and biggest cities in America during campus decorations! At this family-friendly event, thousands of students, alumni and local residents explore Greektown and admire the giant “pomp” boards displayed by each sorority and fraternity pairing. Each pairing also performs a short skit.

Spirit Rally and Campus-Wide Concert featuring Youngblood Hawke

Rollins Street in front of MU Student Center, 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

If you aren’t in the Homecoming mood after campus decorations, this spirit rally will definitely get you pumped up for the game and will fill you with Tiger pride. Marching Mizzou and the Spirit Squads will be performing, in addition to appearances from a few special guests. Stick around and enjoy the free concert, featuring Youngblood Hawke.

Saturday, October 26

Homecoming Parade

Downtown/MU Campus, 9 a.m.

Find a spot downtown or on Mizzou’s campus to sit and watch as the floats drive by. The streets fill up quickly, though, so get there early if you want to find a good spot! If you can’t make it to the parade, you can also watch it on the Mizzou livestream page.

Romp, Chomp and Stomp Tailgate

Carnahan Quadrangle, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Your ticket to the official Homecoming tailgate will include live entertainment, a spirit rally, games, giveaways, food and drinks. Register here for the official tailgate!

Football Game vs. South Carolina

Memorial Stadium, kickoff at 6 p.m.

Head over to Memorial Stadium and watch the Tigers battle the Gamecocks! As always, arrive early, stay late, wear gold, and be loud!

No matter what you do this weekend, make sure to wear black and gold and always show your Tiger spirit. MIZ!

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Mustard Seed Brings Fair Trade to Columbia + Giveaway!

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Mustard Seed Brings Fair Trade to Columbia + Giveaway!

Mustard Seed Fair Trade is a nonprofit fair trade organization and store located in The District at 25 S. 9th St. It is staffed mostly by volunteers and, since it opened in October 2008, aims to make the world a better place.

According to the Mustard Seed Fair Trade website, fair trade is “a deliberate effort to engage the global market in responsible business principles.” Fair trade organizations help talented artisans earn a fair wage for their work while also providing them with safe and healthy working conditions.

“We are committed to helping artisans around the world,” Executive Director Jessica Penner said.

Mustard Seed Fair Trade is also committed to “educating, transforming and inspiring local consumers and businesses to move toward socially responsible practices,” according to its website. Mustard Seed Fair Trade seeks to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with its artisans and its local customers, as well as uphold a standard of personal integrity and social responsibility. The organization stays involved in the Columbia community, as well.

The store sells products from more than 30 different countries in Asia, Africa and South America. It works with one U.S. organization, the Women’s Bean Project, which runs out of Denver, Colo. Mustard Seed Fair Trade sells a variety of scarves, jewelry, accessories and home décor, Penner said.

Sseko sandals have also been a big seller at the store. Customers buy these leather sandals and the interchangeable fabric straps separately. The straps come in all different colors and designs, and they can be tied and styled in hundreds of ways.

Sseko “began as a way to generate income for high potential, talented young women to continue on to university” in Uganda, according to its website. Since it began, Sseko has graduated three classes of women to university.

“The response has been incredible,” Penner said of Sseko.

Penner loves working in fair trade not only because she gets to look at pretty things all day but also because fair trade provides a good platform for having conversations with people about awesome topics.

“I love the idea that people have purchasing power and when you buy something, you’re making a choice about making a difference in the world,” Penner said.

For those looking to get involved with Mustard Seed Fair Trade, volunteer applications can be found on the organization’s website. Mustard Seed Fair Trade also offers various internships each semester, and those applications can be found online. Penner encourages those interested to stop by the store anytime with any questions.

Follow Mustard Seed on Twitter and Facebook for updates.

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Please note: This giveaway is open to Columbia-area residents only.

By: Maggie Hallam | Image: Source