Features
Extreme: The thinking person’s hair metal band
I recently wrote an article about 7 acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who probably shouldn’t be in there. I’m fairly proud of what I put to paper, but I did get […]
Month: April 2021
Campus
Students alerted of homicide in Kirksville
The Kirksville Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that happened April 1. The incident took place on South Baltimore Street. The police have taken a person of interest into custody regarding the case. This […]
Football
Truman football team gearing up for spring season
The Truman State University football team kicks off its spring season Thursday traveling to Southwest Baptist University. The Bulldogs make their long-awaited return to the field after a season for the record books in 2019 […]
Campus
Admitted student events held in person
During the first two weeks of March, the first round of admitted student events came to a close, but like most on-campus events this year, they looked different. Given the Centers For Disease Control and […]
Editorial
Our View: Graduation plans should be revisited
Students were informed of this semester’s commencement ceremony plan March 15 via a Truman Today email. The ceremonies will take place over two days, indoors and with a strict attendance maximum of two guests per […]
Community
Local press publishes works of Truman professors, young writers
It all began with Neal’s mother, Vivian, who had always enjoyed writing. In 2004, Neal and his brothers decided to self-publish one of Vivian’s stories and give it to her as a gift. Little did […]
Columns
Local elections affect Truman students too
It’s finally that time of year again when the sun’s warmth graces us for the first time in months and suddenly flowers and municipal election candidate signs pop up in grassy areas around town. The […]
Arts & Entertainment
“The Belinda Chronicles:” a coming of age journey for every stage of life
An enjoyable read that finds its strength in its honesty, ingenuity and familiarity, “The Belinda Chronicles” by Linda Seidel, a retired Truman State University English professor, is work that manages to turn tough topics into […]
Entertainment
Top 5: Socially distanced activities for spring
We did it, Bulldogs! We are through a brutal winter and spring is upon us. As we spring forward into warmer weather, what can we do to enjoy the sunshine but still stay socially distanced? […]
Features
Metallica’s masterpiece: “Master of Puppets”
Metallica is one of the most popular and well-known metal bands of all time. If you’ve ever been to a sporting event or turned on rock radio, odds are you’ve probably heard “Enter Sandman” or […]
Features
“Nomadland” is a beautiful and respectful look at the lives of America’s modern-day nomads
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” an adaptation of Jessica Bruder’s 2017 novel, was released Feb. 19 on Hulu to both critical and popular acclaim. As it stands, the film has received six Oscar nominations, including Best Motion […]
Entertainment
Top 5: Podcasts for beginners
As a student with an over four-hour drive to college, I’ve had to get creative with what I listen to during the car rides. There is only so long you can perform a one-woman concert […]