We like to see the sciences as pure pursuits; undertakings not affronted by the pangs of bias and slander that curse the rest of the world's endeavors. The sciences are looked upon as noble, rich frontiers,...

Who am I? Strip yourself of the suit case, moving pod, body bag, kangaroo pouch or fanny pack worth of baggage; lose the growl you developed while being raised by a pack of wolves; rewind to a time when...

When we talk about fixing racism in the United States, I’m strongly reminded of the missteps the city of Dubuque, Iowa took in the early 1990s to “diversify” their city. Like most Midwestern cities,...

In this day and age, it should be inconceivable to legally be able to discriminate against a person based on their sexual orientation. Yet, in the state of Missouri, it is legal to fire an employee, kick...

The University of Missouri Council of Deans reaffirms its commitment to diversity, both across MU and in individual schools, colleges, divisions, workplaces and classrooms. While the judicial and student...

Something I've begun to notice about the nature of debates - and something I've hence tried to avoid - is how easy one's delivery of an otherwise un-biased thought can arbitrarily make them appear to favor...

I write this letter with great sadness as a concerned student who has been at this University since 2005, having received my undergraduate degree here and choosing to stay for my graduate degree. I am...

A controversial piece of legislation that would allow businesses and organizations to deny services to married homosexuals was denied entrance to the floor for a vote in the Iowa state legislature. While...

About six hours ago, all I knew about rugby was: one, it is quite violent; and two, it uses a funny-shaped ball. Now, mud is smeared across my cheekbones and dots my nose and forehead. My black leggings...

I am a senior at MU and think that there is a huge groundswell of people that are in the boat “when we graduate....then what?” The economy is ludicrous, the jobs are as rare (as) a Cleveland Cavaliers'...

As a columnist with a 12 p.m. Sunday deadline and a general lack of originality when coming up with topics, waking up Saturday to the news of the graffiti incident gave me a clear reason to write, but...

With the fall of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the Muslim Brotherhood has stepped into everyone’s eyesight. For those of you who have never checked these guys out, it is, simply put, an anti-American...