During the government shutdown, one topic of debate hit and hit hard: funding for social programs. This is not something I have thought much about forming an opinion on, but after seeing numerous posts...

I think by now in the lifetime of this column, anyone who reads regularly knows that being me comes with a series of insurmountable issues and problems. One that I have yet to address is my complete and...

As citizens of a representative democracy, we often equate the idea of representation to how accurately our elected officials embody our interests. In a political system like ours, the fate of politicians...

Halloween is a magnificent time of year. Our campus aesthetic awes with the changing foliage, costumed festivities are frequent and fun, and coupled with the vivacious Columbia atmosphere, it makes for...

To whom it may concern: Which is everyone. I repeat, EVERYONE. I hold the personal belief that we are responsible for one another to a certain degree. I also would love to preface this letter with an...

Many years ago, I walked with friends from Mark Twain Residence Hall to Faurot Field for football games. We might not have won the Big 8 crown, but we certainly were proud of those damned exciting Tigers. I've...

In a [recent submission in Letter to the Editor, student Ryan Berry revealed his heart wrenching story](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/10/16/mus-social-rift-evident-blood-drive/) regarding his...

The ["MU's Social Rift Evident at Blood Drive"](https://www.themaneater.com/stories/2013/10/16/mus-social-rift-evident-blood-drive/) letter set me off. It has nothing to do with Greeks vs non Greeks. Greek...

For the past 15 days, Americans have felt the weight of a government shutdown. National parks have been shut down, lifesaving scientific research has been halted and fallen soldiers’ families will not...

It’s a great time for the MU LGBTQ Resource Center. The organization just wrapped up a successful Coming Out Week with the Black and Gold Drag Show Monday night. The event was a fantastic way to showcase...

The newest message circulating on the Internet: Hey girl, you look better without your self-esteem. In a column recently published on his blog, writer Matt Forney argued women should be stripped of...

Recently, a vituperative blog post christened “The Case Against Female Self-Esteem” went (regrettably) viral on the Internet. For those of you who haven't read it, it's possibly the most eclectic illustration...