May 2020 – Truman Media Network

Copy Chief Cara Quinn says farewell

May 6, 2020 Cara Quinn

This might come as a shock to my fellow Index staffers, but despite my affinity for clapping while I aggressively voice my complaints and my constant RBF, I’m actually a sensitive, emo mess. I hate […]

Movie reviewer Gordon McPherson bids farewell

May 6, 2020 Gordon McPherson

Well folks, your friendly neighborhood movie reviewer will soon graduate from Truman State University. It’s been a pleasure writing for such a prestigious publication as The Index. Perhaps you will see me again writing alongside […]

Nursing Department prepares students virtually for growing healthcare demands

May 5, 2020 Erica Lindsay

Cancellation of in-person classes presents difficulties for all members of Truman State University given the many corresponding adjustments to educational and work environments. These challenges have proven particularly troublesome, however, for Truman’s Nursing Department. As […]

Current students to receive almost $600 in aid from Truman

May 4, 2020 Ryan Pivoney

Truman State University students could receive nearly $600 in direct aid money as early as this summer because of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act granted money for higher […]

Top 5: Summer songs

May 3, 2020 Savannah Kluesner

COVID-19 might have put our lives on hold, but it can’t take away the changing of the seasons. Celebrate the end of the semester and the start of summer with these five songs. 5. “School’s […]

Formal decision on fall semester learning to be announced by the middle of summer

May 3, 2020 Ryan Pivoney

While University President Sue Thomas has not made a formal decision regarding Truman State University’s plan for the fall semester, she said the goal is to have students back on campus. While some universities around […]

Lavender Graduation set for May 3 via Zoom

May 1, 2020 Kira Hintz

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s Lavender Graduation will be held May 3 at 4 p.m. Summer Pennell, assistant professor of English and Safe Zone director, said Lavender Graduation will be held virtually through Zoom […]

Spring commencement postponed to August 1

May 1, 2020 Kira Hintz

In response to cancelling all in-person campus events this semester due to COVID-19, Truman State University is still giving seniors and their families the opportunity to attend spring 2020 commencement by delaying the ceremony until […]