Food insecurity is a topic of increasing importance among Americans as hunger in the United States is reaching new heights. While censuses have been done in the past assessing homelessness or unemployment, the U.S. government cannot do a census on…
Mizzou moves toward smoke-free environment in 2014
With Mizzou’s current smoking policies, students are often seen lighting up in designated smoking areas such as the parking garages, speakers circle, and outside the Student Center. But by Jan. 1, 2014, the campus will be a completely smoke-free environment.…
Editorial: Cultivating a new generation
Put on those boots, tighten those belts, and start those tractors because the future of farming is up to this generation. Teenagers, who worked on the farm their whole life, now carry the weight of the agriculture industry. Youthful farmers…
Homesickness is common ailment; MU counseling services can help
Students from both near and far away can experience the emotional distress commonly known as homesickness. Katelyn Anderson, an MU freshman from Woodstock, Ga., said home-cooked meals and the company of her best friends is what she misses the most…
Adapting to college life can be a struggle for freshmen
Five years ago, two seventh graders met at a 4-H event. Over the years, the two young men continued to see each other at 4-H and FFA functions. Little did Alex Jenkins and Colt Cumpton know that in the future…
Students should use common sense to ensure safety
With a new school year underway, many freshmen are acclimating to college life. Meanwhile, the rest of campus is adjusting to the large number of new freshman. With almost 6,500 new students crowding the University of Missouri’s sidewalks, crosswalks and…