Over the last year that I have written this column, I have said some harsh but true things about the U.S. government. Even in my daily conversations, I criticize our two-party system, complain about the...

“The Media Company for the Social Age.” That, my friends, is what the popular “news” site BuzzFeed proudly proclaims to be. I personally think that’s complete bull. _But that’s my opinion._...

It’s finals week, y’all. And I’m finding myself stressed to the max. I hate tests. Absolutely _hate them_. I actually have two finals on the same day only 30 minutes apart. My friend and I always...

The spotlight at Mizzou Arena has recently been stolen from what happens on Norm Stewart Court to what happens in the stands above it. Although the men’s basketball team has easily handled its opponents...

Why is it so difficult to get in and out of Columbia? Over Thanksgiving break, I became more aware of this problem after experiencing Boston’s ubiquitous, easy-to-use transportation system. It can be...

Feminism is frequently criticized for being the alleged cloak and dagger of female superiority, or perhaps for harboring a furtive disdain toward the male species. While I personally have [dismissed this...

For quite some time now, there has been a necessary but subtle debate within the LGBTQ community regarding the inclusivity of the acronym “LGBTQ.” While the issue may seem rather superfluous on the...

I have a confession. While strolling through Walmart a couple days ago, a friend and I noticed a gigantic pile of T-shirts bearing the message, “Cool story babe, now go make a sandwich.” Motivated...

I was a strange child. There’s no way of getting around it. While many young girls were interested in Barbies and playing princess or house, I had a different agenda. From fourth through sixth grades,...

The season of giving thanks is upon us, and with that comes the season of plain old giving. I have always been very enthusiastic about this time of year; like most, I love shopping and I love the spirit...

_To the members of the committee responsible for selecting MU’s next chancellor:_ This is pretty obvious, but you have a massive decision in front of you. Brady Deaton, who officially retired as MU’s...

Coming from Los Angeles, an extremely concentrated Jewish city (where there is Adam Sandler, there will be Judaism), the joyful suspense of Hanukkah and what each night entails was a usual occurrence the...