Features
Diary of a Girl
This is the latest in TMN staff writer Allison Maschoff’s collection of short fiction stories. Nov. 2 “Okay, so based on the way these sticks here are broken next to this pattern in the dirt […]
Year: 2021
Community
Local yoga studio opens amid the pandemic
Six years ago, she was in a car wreck that left her with a pound of metal and very little strength in her right arm. Today, Tarasa Gardner has her own yoga studio and is […]
Editorial
Truman should change new snow day policy
At the beginning of the semester, Truman State University announced it will no longer have “snow days,” or days where the University cancels all classes on campus due to inclement weather. The University stated in […]
Sports
Volleyball team splits first two games
The Truman State University volleyball team kicked off its season this past Friday against Maryville University and then went to Quincy University on Saturday. Following a convincing 3-1 win against Maryville University, the Bulldogs dropped […]
Features
Compassion, Beauty & Honesty
This is the latest in TMN staff writer Allison Maschoff’s collection of short fiction stories. When she finished telling him the tragic story of her life— with the names of every person changed, even her […]
Administration
Spring break decision informed by multiple factors
The decision to keep spring break in the 2021 spring schedule was made with consideration for the risk of spreading infection and the toll 14 weeks without a break has on students. The Executive Leadership […]
Basketball
Women’s basketball extends winning streak to seven
The Bulldogs faced off against the McKendree University Bearcats last Thursday before moving on to the University of Southern Indiana Eagles on Saturday. Scraping by with a 68-65 victory over McKendree, Truman State University followed […]
Basketball
Men’s basketball team quarantined after positive COVID-19 test
A player on the men’s basketball team tested positive for COVID-19 Jan. 20, resulting in four game postponements and required quarantine for most of the team. With 16 players now quarantining, the team can no […]
Campus
Residence halls face partial closures next fall
Declining occupancy in on-campus housing will impact five residence halls, resulting in partial floor closures for the 2021-22 academic year. Centennial Hall, Dobson Hall, Missouri Hall and West Campus Suites will all have floor closures […]
Basketball
Women’s basketball adds two more victories
The Truman State University women’s basketball team was in action this past week, with a game Jan. 16 against Maryville University and Jan. 19 against the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Both games resulted in victories […]
Administration
Spring semester provides new opportunities for COVID-19 response
Truman State University administration is continuing to combat COVID-19 this semester with measures like hiring new staff, preparing for the vaccine and creating ways for the students, faculty and staff to maintain safety protocols while […]
Community
Kirksville community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Kirksville community held several events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. during the days surrounding the holiday. Events included a virtual celebration with messages from various local community members, virtual children’s or adult’s yoga classes […]