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Truman Student Recognized with Award

Truman senior Sierra Gregg received the Student Achievement Award from the St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired on April 13. Gregg was chosen because of her work to make historical documents in presidential libraries accessible to the blind and visually impaired. Gregg, who is visually impaired, was involved in a project to [...]

Gun Control Plan Blocked by Senate

The Senate blocked a bipartisan plan to expand background checks for gun buyers Wednesday. The vote was 54-46. A bill must have at least 60 votes to pass in the Senate. Failure to pass the bill would be considered a setback for President Obama’s campaign to decrease gun violence. Opponents of recent gun control bills [...]

Explosion at Fertilizer Plant in Texas

Another explosion, this time in Texas, has also made national headlines. Authorities have confirmed five to 15 individuals died as a result of an explosion at a fertilizer plant in west, Texas. More than 100 others have been wounded. Searches for bodies and survivors are still underway. The blast damaged more than 70 buildings including [...]

Bombing in Boston

A bombing at the Boston Marathon has rocked the nation leaving three dead and about 180 injured. Some victims are still hospitalized but doctors say the remaining victims are expected to survive. The FBI investigation has identified possible suspects in surveillance cameras. The possible suspects were seen dropping bags that may have contained the bombs [...]

Mara Liason on Truman Campus Saturday

Journalist Mara Liason has been chosen as the next speaker for the Holman Family Distinguished Speaker series. Liason is a political analyst who has covered presidential elections since 1992. Liasson is also a three-time recipient of the White House Correspondents Association’s Merriman Smith Award.  Liasson will be talking about her experience covering the elections and [...]

Alumna’s Artwork Available to See for Only One More Week

For only one more week, students and community residents can view a Truman alumna’s work at the University Art Gallery. Danielle Yakle’s twisted fiber sculpture, “Futilitarian,” has been puzzling onlookers since its debut in 2010. Yakle’s sculpture emphasizes the department’s dedication to helping students mix mediums. Yakle also served as this year’s juror for the [...]

JINS Bidding Rough for Students

Fiddle Jam Session at Truman State

Global Poverty Brought to Light at Truman

Truman Community Responds to Princeton Mother’s Beliefs

Dr. John Smelcer Brought Poetry to Truman

Opera to be “Classy”