
Year: 2025



“Nosferatu” (2024) terrifies — but not in the way it intends
“Nosferatu” (2024) is cheesy, stupid and loud. A classic that made its name on moody, evocative storytelling has been transformed into a rickety theme park ride. The film’s most impressive feat is a product of […]

5 books to read to stay aware in 2025
As America faces growing uncertainty in 2025, certain books resonate more than ever, offering valuable lessons on power, control and the human spirit’s capacity to endure. Through allegory, dystopian warnings and profound reflections on humanity, […]

Linkin Park’s “From Zero” blazes new trail for band
Linkin Park’s new album, “From Zero,” is their first release since the tragic suicide of their former lead vocalist, Chester Bennington, during 2017. Rumors circulated prior to the album’s release about the band choosing to […]

The Truman Football team reflects on bowl-winning season despite their rocky beginnings
Though the Bulldogs season ended with a playoff victory, the journey there wasn’t smooth sailing. The team dropped its first 3 games, two of which in blowout fashion. Starting the year 0-3 in a historically […]

OurView: The $300 bookstore fee..
In the Jan. 30 issue of The Index, staff writer Sydney Dial wrote a story on the $300 flat fee for all books purchased through the bookstore, starting next semester. We, the editorial board, think […]


Students start herpetology club
The Herpetology club is being reinstated on Truman’s campus after a several year absence. The club has been restarted by freshmen Bella Cignetti, Emma Crutchfield and Nolan Wilson with the help of Biology professor Chad […]

Transfer Student has Bulldogs on the rise
The Truman State University’s Women’s Basketball team is on the rise this season, led by standout graduate transfer Jordan Cunningham. Cunningham has made an immense and immediate impact, leading the team in points, assists, blocks […]

Truman students and professors tackle the Kirksville ‘winter blues’
As Truman students and professors prepare for another spring semester, they must navigate the challenges that come with colder weather and shorter daylight hours. Freshman Sophie Harrington, said Kirksville’s prolonged winter weather has impacted […]

CDI and Student Government team up to aid international students over break
While many Truman State University students returned home for winter break, many international students remained in Kirksville. However, since many of the people international students carpooled with were now hours away, they could no longer […]