Year: 2016
University budget planning team challenged by lack of promised state funding as Gov. Nixon’s bill stalls in Senate
With less than two months until the end of the semester, University President Troy Paino and members of his administration are beginning to prepare next year’s budget. Although this is routine, Truman must now meet criteria for funding […]
From the desk of the editor: continuing civic engagement
The March 15 Missouri primary came and went, and I — unfortunately — couldn’t vote. I was excited and ready to be civically engaged, but I received a letter from the Adair County Clerk’s office shortly after turning […]
Baseball breaks records
Two of Truman baseball’s pitchers became program record holders during March for the most innings pitched and the most saves. One is nearly halfway through his senior season, and the other is nearly halfway through his collegiate career. […]
Movie streaming service offers free trial to Truman community
Truman State students, faculty and staff can now stream 100 movie titles through Swank Digital Campus. The movie streaming service is offering a free trial to members of the Truman community until May 1. The […]
Opinion: Trust the people to choose Truman’s next president
This editorial originally appeared in the March 24 issue of The Index as part of the Head to Head column, featuring two columnists’ opposing views. To read Jared Roberts’ piece about how the Board of Governors […]
Coalition focuses on activism
The Northeast Missouri Action and Compassion Team, a new coalition aiming to bring local groups together to further activism in Northeast Missouri, invited more than 20 local organizations to attend its first meeting. NEMO ACT will meet once a month to […]
Men’s basketball stumbles in quarterfinal
The Truman State men’s basketball team ended its season with a 21-9 overall record after a loss in the GLVC quarterfinals to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The Bulldogs traveled to St. Charles, Missouri, March 4 […]