It’s the year 2012, and a progressive voter’s statement of self-affirmation is declaring his or her disappointment in President Barack Obama. Left-leaners everywhere share the sentiment. In our eyes,...

Xavier Billingsley has officially been handed the keys to the presidential office by former Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods. But before Woods finally says goodbye to his presidential...

It’s sometimes hard for people to feel issues like sustainability connect with their everyday lives because the effects aren’t easily seen. But one issue that has to be addressed is our consumption...

Each Sunday night for 23 years, America tuned in to watch "The Ed Sullivan Show." At its peak, from 1956 to 1957, the show had an audience of nearly 40 million, which accounted for more than a third of...

Mitt Romney and his well-planned and even better funded campaign seemed like the inevitable nominee just a few days go. Having fared well in Iowa and walking through to a win in New Hampshire, it seemed...

Gov. Jay Nixon made some very difficult choices when he proposed a 12.5 percent cut in funding for higher education. In our present economic state, the ability to make difficult choices is a necessity. Obviously,...

My stories with Steve are ones of trial, aggravation and simple social bafflement. Here is the first of my encounters. Meandering Steve: (Walks casually up to the door behind me.) Robert: Hey, Steve....

As the campus issues columnist, it’s my job to interpret current events relevant to the MU community and offer my semi-informed opinion, throwing in my own solutions to problems when applicable. The...

One of the biggest charades in politics today is the regulation of campaign contributions, which some in government believe can decrease the impact and flow of money in the electoral process. These misguided...

Within the past two days, virtually any United States resident with Internet access has heard about the controversial legislation Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) or the Protect IP Act (PIPA) thanks to Wikipedia...

Columbia City Council unanimously voted Monday to add gender identity to a list of categories protected from discrimination. We unanimously applaud City Council. We also ask, what took so long? Protection...

Student health is one of the most important concerns to our student body right? We think so. No, we know so. Which is why we’re happy to hear Residential Life is planning to buy three automated external...