With second rounds of tests out of the way and finals coming up in about a month, I've come up with the greatest foolproof studying strategy since Adderall, minus the health risks. Between reading notes...

If you see me walking around campus today, feel free to wish me a happy birthday. Yes, today is my 20th birthday. You’d think that being in your 20s would make you feel older and somehow ready to officially...

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has come under fire lately with the uncovering of several sexual harassment settlements. While Cain was lobbying for the National Restaurant Association in...

Last week, while walking back to campus from lunch, I ran into a friend who, three years ago, ran for MSA president. As his “campaign manager” in name (there was a sticky spot with KCOU and BEC during...

“That’s not music, dude. It’s rap.” That’s a snippet of a conversation I heard on Ninth Street a few days back. If you’ve read my column before, you know I do a lot of thinking about rap and...

Presidential primary elections are supposed to be crucibles to test a candidate' credentials, stamina and perceived ability against the candidates from the other party. Running against people with similar...

I was going to write about the Islam Awareness Week post and subsequent comments on the Mizzou Facebook page. I almost think that was expected of this column space, but I think The Maneater editorial that...

“I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful.” - Drake It’s everywhere, not just in the advertisements you see every day or the music you listen to while you work out. It’s in your head. If you’re...

Another financial crisis is potentially months away if American and European leaders aren't able to take significant steps to address national debts. Most people don't pay attention to the European Union,...

Last week the FBI voted unanimously to change its definition of rape. This is the best news I've heard in weeks. The FBI's current definition of rape, "the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against...

Remember that time when you used to invest 100 percent of your effort and enthusiasm into your gen-ed classes? Yeah, me neither. Or, how about that time when you blew off those gen-eds and finally decided...

Although I had a fantastic weekend, there’s one thing I’m pissed about: I didn’t have any time to see “Paranormal Activity 3.” As a self-proclaimed horror buff, I have a hard time admitting that....