Voices

Opinion: The Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence

When Dr. Kevin McDonald was brought to MU in the spring of 2016 and named…

Opinion: To Vacation or Not Vacation?

After an extended winter, you may be thinking, “I need a vacation!” But according to…

Local Perspective: Sgt. Robert Fox

Victor Hugo, a French author, wrote, “There is nothing as powerful as an idea whose…

A Magnet for Students Driven to Excel

An overview of MU’s Army ROTC program. Land-grant institutions like MU once required all students…

A Capitol Conversation: An Encounter with President Trump

This time, it’s personal. Well, sort of. I thought I’d share some reflections of a recent…

Opinion: The Expansion is Coming

2025? 2025! I predict that 2025 will be the year when the new, improved version…

Opinion: Destigmatizing Mental Health

You don’t feel well. You aren’t sure what is going on, so you schedule an…

Opinion: August Primary Election Brief

On Tuesday, August 7, Columbia voters will have the opportunity to go to the polls…

Opinion: Community Policing Comes at a Price

There is an old joke in law enforcement that is, sadly, true. It goes, “There…

Business Loop Improvement Plan Approved

Over the past few months, I’ve written exclusive online pieces for CBT celebrating creative ways…

Opinion: Chamber’s Washington Trip Highlights

I recently had the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital with the Columbia Chamber…

Opinion: The Consequences of Not Teaching Cursive

As someone who does not have children, I was somewhat oblivious to the fact that…