Jon Huntsman became somewhat of a folk hero for scientifically-minded conservatives and moderates during the Republican primaries. His open defenses of evidence-based science education and environmental...

In 2011, President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act. This act would postpone any across-the-board budget cuts, or “sequesters,” until March 1, 2013. This gave Congress members two more years...

There are a lot of great qualities about me. I am kind, gorgeous, talented, hilarious and incredibly humble. But if there is one thing about me that is not quite ideal, it is that I tend to be known as...

School is where everything starts. Innovation, creativity, progress — these things cannot happen without a strong and broad education, one that offers challenges and opportunities. Whether you want to...

Money and politics. These two institutions have been intertwined for years, to the benefit of the richest citizens among us, leaving countless numbers of citizens feeling disenfranchised and forgotten. But...

“We are at a crossroads,” former Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-Utah) said in [an article he wrote](http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/marriage-equality-is-a-conservative-cause485/) for “The American...

Whenever our society looks to create political change, the first thought that usually comes to mind is to protest the issue. But is this always the most effective way to go about creating change? Think...

Anyone who watches television, whether on Hulu or on cable, has seen it before: the foggy, black and white commercials with a pained-looking actor. “Depression hurts.” Then they start talking to you....

The health and well-being of tens of thousands of Missouri’s most vulnerable citizens were jeopardized this week by five people in order for those people to keep up appearances. This truth is alarming...

It's not often that I agree with The Maneater's take on Missouri Students Association. Except for a big chunk of their editorial in last Friday's issue. You guys are right, we aren't really representative...

The challenge of the Residence Halls Association is often the very demographics of the organization and the students it serves. Increasingly, with enrollment over-capacity and more attractive options luring...

I’ve always loved Oscar season. Don’t get me wrong — I understand how frivolous it may seem to some: Rich, famous people giving little gold statues to other rich, famous people. But to me, I see...