Entertainment
Top 5 places to study
Second and third floors of Magruder Hall: Magruder Hall is one of the most underrated buildings on campus. I love studying there because there are huge windows on the second floor that allow for some […]
Month: February 2023
Features
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ is one of the best animations in recent memory
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” was released to theaters December 2022, over 11 years after its predecessor. Despite initial box office disappointment, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” has seen a resurgence in popularity […]
Features
‘People’s Champ’ brings positive vibes
Quinn XCII’s new album “The People’s Champ” is a musical heatwave that brings energy and positivity. Throughout the album, Quinn XCII’s lyricism is infused with themes of self-reflection, perseverance and overcoming obstacles. The album’s message […]
Editorial
Our View: Reevaluation of mandatory freshman courses is necessary
In this week’s issue, Grace Potter wrote a story about Truman State University’s current reevaluation of the freshman Self and Society and Symposium courses. Currently, the courses can be time-consuming and do not provide enough […]
Sports
Leslie Hardesty named new head coach
The Truman State University men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their indoor seasons with successful showings at the Frigid Bee Invite and Dutch Holiday Preview during December. Senior thrower Jacob Morris took home […]
Campus
New app allows online food orders
Students at Truman State University can now order food from Einstein’s Bagels and Starbucks by downloading the Everyday App. Additionally, students can schedule their orders and choose a pickup time for them. John Stewart, director […]
Campus
Environmental Fee Committee still seeking project proposals
The Environmental Student Fee Accountability Committee is accepting sustainability project proposals for their 2022-23 Project Slate. The committee is seeking proposals from anyone in the Truman State University community who has an idea for improving […]
Campus
Committee evaluating Symposium and Self & Society courses
Truman State University’s Self and Society and Symposium courses are currently being reevaluated. Since fall 2019, the two classes have been a graduation requirement for every Truman student regardless of their major. All Self and […]
Campus
New Cannabis and Natural Medicinals major approved
Truman State University has developed a new Cannabis and Natural Medicinals major, which they will offer beginning fall 2023, said Tim Walston, dean of science and mathematics. The biology department would administer the new major, […]
Features
Elote, Flautas, and Pupusas – Oh My! New Kirksville restaurant serves El Salvadorian cuisine
Family-owned restaurant Lupita’s, which serves Hispanic cuisine, opened December 2022 after beginning as a food truck during September 2021. Lupita’s is on the Downtown Kirksville Square in the Pickler’s Famous building, which Take Root Cafe […]
Basketball
Women’s basketball continues successful season
The Truman State University women’s basketball team is currently 16-7. The team has been successful and several players have reached individual milestones. Senior guard Hannah Belanger earned her third GLVC Player of the Week award […]
Campus
Truman enters agreement to temporarily house Kraft Heinz employees from Guam, Hawaii
Truman State University’s residence building Centennial Hall will temporarily house Kraft Heinz employees from Guam and Hawaii, according to a City of Kirksville press release. The housing is for a two-month term while the workers […]