AXORushAdvisor-
I PM'd you with some add'l info, but just to "second" the above posts - Mizzou has a top-tier J-school. The campus is traditional, with robust Greek life, big mansion-like houses. Football is a big deal there, even when they aren't doing well. Fall and spring are spectacular, but the winters would be really tough for an Arizona girl. Maybe take a second look at U of Oregon J-school? Here's a couple of links to look at, re: new Portland-branch journalism director and newly-renovated J-school building:
http://uonews.uoregon.edu/archive/ne...tland-director
http://uonews.uoregon.edu/archive/ne...students-jan-7