Opinion
Keep opinions off the front page
Karl Miller gives budding journalists the advice to leave their opinions and personal agendas out of news stories.
Letter: Vote Paul Sturtz as First Ward City Council member
Sturtz will work for clear council procedures and for a future Columbia that is sustainable and has the quality of life that many here desire.
Letter: Sturtz’s energy, commitment will benefit City Council
Paul Sturtz would represent the First Ward with the same kind of just, capable, well-informed and imaginative civic commitment he has applied to all his other work in Columbia.
It's time somebody took control of this country again
More government wouldn't hurt a thing — in fact, it's needed now. Left to their own devices, people and corporations generally can’t be trusted to do the right thing. We need government to step in and increase regulation.
Another view: Schools often suppress individuality and bully students into molds
The atmosphere leads to anxiety and frustration that can later cause bullying and other harmful situations in school.
Elections won’t solve Zimbabwe crisis
Robert Mugabe is expected to continue controlling Zimbabwe, where his oppressive regime has ruled since 1980.
Peace Studies Program not acting in spirit of peace-promoting
The director of the program has continually invited anti-Israel speakers to campus without inviting anyone with opposing views.
Lowlights from Jeff City
State legislators have been busy shutting down much-needed proposals
Welcome to my March Madness
Improper use of "they" when referring to a team takes all the fun out of basketball season.
At first, breastfeeding was a bit of a battle
The first week as a father revealed some difficulty of with feeding a baby and some unexpected help from a family pet.
Letter: Segert understands School Board issues
As the most qualified candidate, Ines Segert is pushing for a more open and accountable board.
Columbia City Council needs to address gang, economic problems
Bringing in jobs and reducing the crime rate should be priorities on the council’s to-do list.
Futile fight over MKT bridge rages on under Nixon
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld the ruling that the MKT bridge belongs to Union Pacific Railroad, who is in charge of removing it — much to the ire of Jay Nixon.
Idea of entitlement becoming a problem in America
An exploration into the issue of feeling entitled to special treatment based on personal background.
New president in Russia doesn’t signal change
There is debate whether Vladimir Putin’s handpicked successor, Dmitry Medvedev, will be under Putin’s influence or his own man.
Poor judgments make school tax a hard sell
The 54-cent increase to the school tax being proposed in the April election is going to take some selling and some explaining.
Shaking things up at the Missourian
The Missourian’s Managing Editor Reuben Stern discusses how the paper has been debunking traditional journalistic techniques.
Let’s restructure and pay the City Council
Working for the council is a full-time job that should come with a full-time salary.
Little changes make big differences in plants
Plants are living beings like ourselves. They are constantly absorbing, using and eliminating a variety of substances, all governed by processes ruled at the molecular level.
Experience lacking in '08 presidential candidates
None of the presidential hopefuls have executive experience, so voters need to look at other issues to determine the best candidate.