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Roundup herbicide found in oat products

Ji-Sung Lee • September 17, 2018

When granola bars, cereals and other oat products began to show high traces of herbicides, consumers turned a watchful eye toward the foods they ate.

Is Drug Addiction Glorified?

XXXXX XXXXX • May 21, 2018

We had just gotten back from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after spring break. It was a clear, warm Wednesday afternoon, and my mom had picked me up after Civics class. While we drove home, we discussed our...

Age restrictions guide youth

Rochita Ghosh • February 23, 2018

According to law, teens are not allowed to purchase cigarettes until they are 18 years old. Once they hit that milestone, they have to wait three more years until they can legally purchase alcohol. Age restrictions prevent teens from hurting themselves and others, but are they implemented to guide or restrain?

Organization aims to place marijuana legalization on ballot

Ji-Ho Lee • December 23, 2016

As states begin to legalize marijuana, Missouri has its own coalition aspiring to place the vote on the 2018 ballot despite the many obstacles.

Marijuana legalization debate comes to Missouri

Urmilla Kuttikad • February 25, 2014

If Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, has his way, Missouri could join the ranks of Colorado and Washington in allowing recreational marijuana sales. Kelly’s bill, which he introduced one week ago, provides...

Lack of solid opposing claims necessitates legalization of marijuana in Missouri

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • February 17, 2014

When Chris Kelly introduced a bill in the Missouri legislature last week, it opened the door to make Missouri the third state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. If legislatures pass the bill...

Taboo

The Rock and Bearing News Staff • December 13, 2012

There are chains that bind us, invisible cords stronger than the densest metal, to which only our minds are impervious. We think unmentionable thoughts, yet remain silent. The stories that follow aim to...