Students in the LGBTQ community have been turning to crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe to fund their education, and they need our support. Read moreLGBTQ students require proper support system

I am pro-life. When I tell people I believe all have the right to life, they assume my belief  ends once the child is born. This is not the case. I believe everyone has a right to life, including our criminals. Read moreLife in prison more beneficial than death for criminals

In a world where murder, terrorism and acts of violence are commonplace on the local news, it is sometimes necessary to use capital punishment. Read moreDeath penalty acts as deterrent for violent crime

Dear Editor, Read moreBearcat pride, sportsmanship shows through games

The Missouri House of Representatives has passed House Bill 258 which allows concealed carry of firearms on campus for faculty. Sponsor of the bill Rep. Jered Taylor (R-Mo.) is adding an amendment to it which would allow students the same rights, stating it’s for their safety. Read moreMissouri bill amendment not necessary for student protection

As students, we learn about the issues leading to the Civil War and the effects of the Nazis during the 1930s and 1940s. Yet, it is rare to learn about Native Americans outside of the context of the Pilgrims or as groups that caused conflict in the American West. Read moreSchools need to better teach Native American history

Northwest is known for being green in more than one way, clearly dedicating itself to sustainability and going green environmentally. Read moreOff campus recycling in Maryville should be easily accessible

Civic engagement is critical, and as Bearcats, we’re severely lacking it. Not civic engagement on a local, state or even national level, but as a campus. Read moreNorthwest Student Senate requires our votes, participation

Chances are if someone has ever worked in fast food, retail or a similar customer service based industry, they have heard someone say something along the lines of, “When are you going to get a real job?” Read moreMinimum wage jobs deserve respect

Although online shopping has become more popular, shopping by physically going to stores is more beneficial on both personal and economic levels. Read moreReal life shopping better than online, experience more satisfying

President Donald Trump said April 2 the U.S. southern border would be closed to prevent immigration if he fails to make a deal with Congress over the issue. Read moreBorder closure recipe for expired produce, crashed auto industry

Although Rate My Professor sounds like a useful tool, it can be misleading because students usually just air their frustrations, rather than using the site for its rightful purpose. Read moreHonest, accurate online ratings for teachers achievable

The war against vaccines is not a battle anybody should need to address. It’s 2019, and having measles outbreaks plastered across multiple headlines is unbelievable with the amount of technology we have. Read moreMeasles outbreak ridiculous: Simple solution found in vaccines

When California was rampaged by wildfires earlier this school year, we sent aid. When Florida got hit by a hurricane two years ago, we rallied around them. Now,  Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri are asking for help. Read moreMidwest flood victims need national relief

Spring break is by far one of the biggest highlights of the second semester. Students spend hundreds of dollars each year to travel to destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, or Panama City, Florida. Read moreCost of spring break is too much

Johnny Depp claims to have submitted 87 pieces of evidence against his ex-wife Amber Heard, stating he is the victim of abuse. Sadly, no one seems to care. Read moreAbused men need same support, platform as women

Dear Editor, Read moreBlack Student Union multifaceted

An old federal law is proving to be difficult and is negating the rights the second amendment provides by wrongfully targeting people who choose to use medical marijuana despite if its legal within the state. Read moreMedical marijuana not part of gun issue

In the U.S., Japan is often thought of as a country known for three things: peculiar culture, anime and cutting edge technology. Read moreUS education should apply Japanese technology

It’s 2019, and women’s clothing still has fake pockets. Nothing is worse than buying a new pair of jeans only to come home and see the pockets either aren’t real or are so small that anything larger than a penny would fall out. Read moreWomen need larger pockets for true equality

The University’s academic calendar is released two years in advance, so there is no excuse for local landlords to still have May to May leases when the finals week extends past May 1. Read moreLandlords need to communicate

Few people think of cartoons and simultaneously think of crimes as serious as sexual harassment and assault. Read moreAnimators take stand against sexual misconduct

To Whom It May Concern/Readers of the Northwest Missourian, Read moreNorthwest students win lawsuit against local landlord

Dear Editor, Read moreConservationists should observe, PETA misunderstood

The government represents the people, but limiting public access to information minimizes the people’s voice. The public has the right to an open government because all citizens are affected by the decisions government officials make. Read moreStrike down new bill, public has right to access information

I don’t think I’ve ever seen my mom more shocked than when I told her, the summer before my sophomore year at Northwest, I did not know what STDs or STIs were. Read moreSex education necessary for students safety

Most of us grew up knowing February is Black History Month. In elementary school, we studied Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream” speech, and discussed the invention of peanut butter by George Washington Carver. School teachers also went out of their way to include multiple activities to… Read moreBlack History deserves celebration

Trends within fashion are always changing as many things are going in and out of fashion every day; especially now with fashion brands promoting its styles online. Read moreFashion stereotypes hurt average people

A simple quote from one of the wisest fictional characters ever to grace the pages of literature in the last 20 years could not be more poignant for Northwest this week. Read moreNorthwest students need to get out of bed, seize the day

Last month, the notorious 35-day government shutdown ended. The reason the shutdown took place is because President Donald Trump refused to sign off on a congressional budget because senators and representatives refused to allocate funds to his border wall. Read moreState of emergency declaration is pathetic, dangerous game

With 38 percent of the U.S. population able to donate blood and less than 10 percent actually donating, the blood shortage has thankfully not affected Maryville. Even with this stroke of luck, community members and students who can donate blood should still do it. Read moreBlood donations should be priority

Babies grow up to become a myriad of things. They can grow to be doctors, lawyers, teachers, parents, comedians—the possibilities are endless. That is, if the baby is given that opportunity to grow. Sadly, many children are deprived the opportunity to even experience life outside the womb. Read moreAbortion deprives babies right to life

Body image should mean feeling beautiful within our own skin; however, most teenagers feel insecure about their appearance on a daily basis. Read morePerfect body does not equal happiness

The new minimum wage change increases the Missouri minimum wage from $7.85 to $8.60. This change, however, is not mandated for public universities. Read moreMinimum wage, maximum impact: University wage increase benefits students

While most people dress more casually on Fridays, I like to pick a more formal outfit because I enjoy calling it “Fancy Friday.” Read moreDress for success actually works

I grew up watching crime shows like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Bones” and “Criminal Minds.” These shows helped shape my personality. It gave me a passion for history, forensic science and psychology. Read moreAmerica’s obsession with serial killers has gone too far

Every year, the halftime show during the Super Bowl leaves a mark in everyone’s memory thanks to fantastic performances and special effects. This year, however, the memories left behind will be full of controversies. Read moreSuperbowl halftime show disappoints all

Driving seems simple enough on paper, but once a cellphone is added to the mix it can turn from an easy trip to the grocery store to one that ends in tragedy. Read moreMissouri needs to ban texting while driving

Vampire Weekend announced a new single for the first time in six years Jan. 24. Formed back in 2006, Vampire Weekend is an indie rock band that started to take off in 2008. Read moreThe Kids, or Rather Band, Don’t Stand a Chance

Maggie is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met. She wiggles her hips like a diva when she walks and wants constant attention. Yet Maggie, and many other dogs like her, are discriminated against because of one thing: She is a pit bull. Read moreBreed specific laws don't combat bites

As a young female from an ethnic background, diversity is something important, whether that’s in reality shows or TV programs. It is vital to have other cultures incorporated in order to be educated about new perspectives and learn from other people’s experiences. Read moreDiverse Reality: Reality TV needs more diversity

America claims to be a country where everyone is treated equal, but that is a complete lie. Read moreQuick reactions lead to serious consequences

My mom’s first observation when she visited me was the tidiness of my room, or rather the lack of it. My unmade bed and paper-littered desk stood no match against my roommate’s folded blankets and perfectly stacked textbooks. Read moreNo need to stress over a mess

A third Casey’s moving into Maryville with nine different gas stations in town already can seem excessive. Read moreNewest Casey's will foster growth

Keep your eyes closed, unless you want to lose your mind is the major tenet of the 2018 film “Bird Box,” which was released on Netflix mid-December. While it has received a huge amount of views, it left me with a sense of disappointment when I was hoping for a true horror film. Read moreBird Box doesn't deserve hype

Ever since the Coachella setlist was released Jan. 2, it “Feels Like Summer,” and excited concert-goers around the country have begun the great debate over whether or not to buy tickets. Read moreCoachella? Thank U, Next

The Northwest Board of Regents will take a vote on the proposed Student Organization Conduct Policy in its meeting Dec. 13. Read moreControversial policy is needed for all students

Dear Editor, Read moreStudents need year-long schooling

People will argue that parents should never lie to their children about anything, not even when it comes to Santa Claus. I believe children are better off experiencing all of the “magic” of Christmas and the mysteries it brings. Read moreSanta lie no cause for alarm, helps imagination

With 2018 coming to a close it is that time of year in which all humans look back on the events of the year and reflect on what 2018 has meant to them and what 2019 will mean going forward. Read moreHope for new year trumps turmoil in 2018