Opinion

The ordinance creating the Citizens Police Review Board is not very specific in its description of training for board members. How do you think they should be trained?

Because the Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is Muslim some people may jump quickly to conspiracy theories.  However judgments are premature because there are no facts at this time to verify any possible motive.

Eddie Cook has been a part of the Columbia Missourian for 50 years, and that's worth recognizing.

On Veterans Day, people should respect and honor the bravery of those who have served and sacrificed in America's armed forces.

Columbia Missourian editor Katherine Reed and reporter Tram Whitehurst joined KBIA's Eric Durban on "The Beat" to discuss the new board.

Despite ongoing discussion since the 2008 Mizzou Diversity Summit, there has been no decision made on whether or not MU faculty and staff's insurance packages should be extended to same-sex partners.

After two local incidents involving Tasers, in which one resulted in the death of Stanley Harlan, it's finally time to rid Columbia of Tasers.

The 20th year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is approaching and festivities are planned to commemorate the day. After all this time has passed, what does Berlin look like?

MU should take the steps necessary to reduce coal usage and become more energy efficent.

After the potential fatigue-related February crash near Buffalo, N.Y. that killed 50 people and general concerns about pilots' work loads, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking to update its rules on the rest and work schedules of pilots.

William Powell describes his first-hand experience with the switch to general admission seating in the student section to accomidate the growing population. He discusses his discontent while attending home MU football games and the instances surrounding them.

The state's non-partisan selection process has worked well for 70 years and is the envy of other states. So why the push to reform it?

The recent election in New York's 23rd Congressional District shows fissures in the traditional two-party system of American politics. Is now the time for a party to represent the great American middle?

Columbia Missourian reporters Carla Jimenez and Caitlyn Emmett discuss the recent growth with KBIA's Eric Durban on "The Beat."

I'm fairly certain that everyone has something to worry about. And no matter what, it's probably not all that good for you.

The enormous space rock that plummeted through the atmosphere on Oct. 8 brought more than a smoky trail and a massive fireball. It brought perspective.

A six-month moratorium has been placed on new payday loan business and the City Council is now looking into other options to regulate the small loans with high interest rates.

Cooperating with Cerner ties the university too closely to a company with a questionable track record.

Gov. Jay Nixon's cuts to the Missouri Virtual Instruction Program leave students with fewer educational options.

New giveaways to seniors and others are unneccessary, and are being doled out by people who can't always keep track of their own money.