NewsOctober 4, 2014
Southeast Missouri State University homecoming, "Paint the Town Red," on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Glenn Landberg and Fred Lynch
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Legan Moore displays her pumpkin art at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Legan Moore displays her pumpkin art at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Rachel Theall, professor of chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University, walks down Broadway dressed as the periodic table of elements for the homecoming parade Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Rachel Theall, professor of chemistry at Southeast Missouri State University, walks down Broadway dressed as the periodic table of elements for the homecoming parade Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Max Smith, 2, reaches for a pumpkin with help from his grandmother, Christine Aide on the agriculture department float during the homecoming parade Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
The agriculture department handed out pumpkins to parade-goers along the route.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Max Smith, 2, reaches for a pumpkin with help from his grandmother, Christine Aide on the agriculture department float during the homecoming parade Saturday morning, Oct. 4, 2014. The agriculture department handed out pumpkins to parade-goers along the route.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Brothers Walker of Bernie, Missouri entertain at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Brothers Walker of Bernie, Missouri entertain at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Southeast Sundancers perform at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Southeast Sundancers perform at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Zachary Artinger, 2, waves a flag during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade as it moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Zachary Artinger, 2, waves a flag during the Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade as it moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Southeast Missouri State University cheerleaders perform with the Golden Eagles Marching Band at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University cheerleaders perform with the Golden Eagles Marching Band at a homecoming tailgate before the Tennessee State football game Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at the homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
The Golden Eagles Marching Band performs at the homecoming tailgate Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
Megan Cooper takes a swing at a junked car at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Megan Cooper takes a swing at a junked car at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Michael Callahan bashes a Suzuki Esteem destined for the junkyard at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Michael Callahan bashes a Suzuki Esteem destined for the junkyard at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Homecoming yard art is displayed outside Houck Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Homecoming yard art is displayed outside Houck Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Homecoming yard art is displayed outside Houck Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
Homecoming yard art is displayed outside Houck Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Don Porter, left, Jeff Brune, Roger Hudson and Jerry Dement pose for a photo at homecoming for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Don Porter, left, Jeff Brune, Roger Hudson and Jerry Dement pose for a photo at homecoming for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
McKenna Stanley, left, Alyssa Tucker and Chelsi Hamilton pose for a photo at homecoming for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com McKenna Stanley, left, Alyssa Tucker and Chelsi Hamilton pose for a photo at homecoming for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Alex Huffman, left, Lauren Wilkinson, Ali Swerczek, Abby Tinnin and Emily Wilkinson pose for a photo at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Alex Huffman, left, Lauren Wilkinson, Ali Swerczek, Abby Tinnin and Emily Wilkinson pose for a photo at a homecoming tailgate for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Riley Hale, left, Alyssa Ruopp, Meg Ryan, Pat Ruopp, Janet Ruopp and Eli Gohn pose for a photo at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Riley Hale, left, Alyssa Ruopp, Meg Ryan, Pat Ruopp, Janet Ruopp and Eli Gohn pose for a photo at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Tailgaters pose for a photo at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Tailgaters pose for a photo at the homecoming game for Southeast Missouri State University on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at Houck Stadium.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com The Southeast Missouri State University homecoming parade moves down Broadway St. in Cape Girardeau Saturday Morning, Oct. 4, 2014.
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