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...

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....

Despite my very liberal leanings, it’s surprising how often I find myself emulating Tea Party darlings. LOL, kidding. Usually, it isn’t until after the fact that I realize I pulled a Sarah Palin by...

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has received quite the attention over the past few weeks for his 9-9-9 tax plan. What does 9-9-9 mean? It's a plan to throw out the entire current federal...

Don’t talk to the police. Why? Because you don’t have to. You know about the Fifth Amendment, but do you know exactly what it means for you? When I intercept my roommate’s Pickleman’s pizza delivery...

When events like Homecoming weekend come around and distract me from column idea gathering, there seems to be a lack of inspiration to turn to. But then Saturday night, in the wake of the weekend's festivities,...

It might only be the middle of October, but I firmly believe I can pretty accurately predict the major nominations for this year’s Oscar ceremony. There is a new rule that states there can be anywhere...

Occupy Wall Street. If you aren’t familiar with it already, you’re about to be, whether you read this or not. Occupy Wall Street is an ongoing protest in major and minor cities around the country....

About a month ago, protests seemed to begin spontaneously in New York City's financial district, targeting corporatism, inequality and the financial crisis from a few years ago that spread to other parts...