Is Obama a foreign-born, radical, secular, anti-gun, Islamic socialist who is weak on terrorism, best friends with Saul Alinsky and fighting a war on Christmas, all while secretly harboring a hate for...

One of the biggest threats in our nation’s history to both free speech and, in fact, our free society, was shelved last Friday after massive protests across the Internet, including a 24-hour shutdown...

Joke-Repeating Steve: Robert, I really hate this News Journalism class. Me: Yeah, I heard it’s tough. Joke-Repeating Steve: I think one important thing I’ll get from it is the ability to approach...

It’s the year 2012, and a progressive voter’s statement of self-affirmation is declaring his or her disappointment in President Barack Obama. Left-leaners everywhere share the sentiment. In our eyes,...

On January 11, 2012, MU students, faculty and staff received an email containing Executive Order No. 38. What the hell was this about? Did it ban the Add Sheet guys from campus? Can you be expelled for...

It’s sometimes hard for people to feel issues like sustainability connect with their everyday lives because the effects aren’t easily seen. But one issue that has to be addressed is our consumption...

Each Sunday night for 23 years, America tuned in to watch "The Ed Sullivan Show." At its peak, from 1956 to 1957, the show had an audience of nearly 40 million, which accounted for more than a third of...

Mitt Romney and his well-planned and even better funded campaign seemed like the inevitable nominee just a few days go. Having fared well in Iowa and walking through to a win in New Hampshire, it seemed...

My stories with Steve are ones of trial, aggravation and simple social bafflement. Here is the first of my encounters. Meandering Steve: (Walks casually up to the door behind me.) Robert: Hey, Steve....

As the campus issues columnist, it’s my job to interpret current events relevant to the MU community and offer my semi-informed opinion, throwing in my own solutions to problems when applicable. The...

One of the biggest charades in politics today is the regulation of campaign contributions, which some in government believe can decrease the impact and flow of money in the electoral process. These misguided...

As some of you might have noticed, this is my final column of the semester. Fewer of you might have assumed that with this final column, I will take the opportunity to throw some people, organizations,...