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  Set healthy boundaries
  by ny61453
  September 16, 2026
  In the Aug. 12 edition of The Index, Managing Editor London Lamoureux wrote two stories about mental health. We, The Index Editorial Board, encourage new Bulldogs to take the time to set healthy boundaries for themselves as they sign up
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  Students Overcome Mental Health Challenges
  by london Lamoreaux
  September 16, 2026
  Truman students set high expectations for themselves in academic, social and work areas. Some students said their schedules and grade achievements can strain their mental health, but individuals have found ways to cope. 2025 Truman alum Brooke Wagner studied health
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  Amy Norgard named interim Communication and Theatre Arts chair over summer after previous head’s unexpected departure
  by Emma Fichter
  September 16, 2026
  Amy Norgard was appointed to the Communication and Theatre Arts chair this summer after previous chair Brad Carlson resigned unexpectedly. Norgard said she plans to ensure the department continues to run uninterrupted through recent changes.  Norgad is an associate professor of

Sports

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  Tennis head coach Steve Smith retiring at end of season
  by Noah Thompson
  May 6, 2026
  Long-time women’s head tennis coach and math professor, Coach Steven “Steve” Smith, is retiring at the end of the 2026 spring season. Smith has been coaching the tennis team for a total of 21 years. Smith started as a volunteer
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  Freshman baseball player leads in GLVC statistics
  by Vincent Jones
  May 1, 2026
  Freshman Nick Steurer won the starting second base job early in the year and is currently first in the GLVC in batting average, hitting .436 in 117 plate appearances, and is leading his team in hits with 51. Steurer said
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  Truman’s athletic department gains Wendy’s sponsorship
  by Noah Thompson
  April 22, 2026
  National restaurant chain, Wendy’s, is the newest partner of Truman State’s athletic department, becoming the University’s first national athletic sponsorship. This new partnership is a result of Athletic Director Signe Coombs’ new strategic corporate partnership program initiative to bring in

Our Opinions

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  Truman’s eye-catching clubs
  by ny61453
  September 16, 2026
  On Aug. 26, long after freshman week is over and your classes have begun, you will be beckoned to the SUB by the activities fair. This event takes place every semester to showcase the wide variety of student organizations here
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  The Drama: true love is acceptance … right?
  by Haley Brown
  May 6, 2026
  What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? More importantly, should you be forgiven for it? “The Drama,” an A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a lovestruck couple, will have you questioning this … and leave you without an
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  This year’s drag show fell short
  by Emma Fichter
  May 1, 2026
  SAB brought in Sh*tty Princess, NYX and Jessica Wilde to give us another fabulous drag show to follow last year. However, from awkward DJing to false starts, this year fell flat compared to last year. I had the opportunity to