Community
Top five stargazing spots in Kirksville
The spring semester has been quite the ride so far, and it is important to take some study breaks and enjoy the nature around you. One of the most relaxing ways to do this is […]
Articles by Alyssa Rzany
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 […]
Community
What’s up with all the beetles on campus?
Many of those who have lived in Kirksville during the fall and winter months know by now that the weather is unpredictable. Some days it is sunny and 60 degrees, and other days it is […]
Entertainment
Tru-Myths: Time to debunk some common myths from the Truman State University community
Myth: Picture this: It’s a cold October night in 1942 and you are reading the paper to see the latest updates on World War II. To your surprise, tunnels have been discovered under Truman State […]
City
Take Root prepares for a comeback
Take Root, a pay-as-you-can cafe, was a staple in Kirksville from 2015 to 2020 until they closed because of COVID-19. Students would get a cup of coffee and study, Kirksville community members would participate in […]
Community
Truman community members foster children
254 children were neglected or abused and put into the foster care system in Adair County in 2021, said Rachel Priest, alternative care worker, investigator, licensing worker and subsidy worker of the Adair County Department […]
Features
Top five desserts in Kirksville
If you’re anything like me, you’ve seen those minion memes that our dear family members post on Facebook saying, “Exercise? I thought you said extra fries,” and the infamous, “My boss told me to have […]
Community
Top 5 fall activities to do in Kirksville
Dinner and a movie: If you’re anything like me, you have seen “Top Gun: Maverick” at least three times this past summer. If that is the case, I have great news! Kirksville has a nice […]
Community
Sustainability in action
Sustainability has been a growing concern among students and faculty on college campuses. Many have formed clubs and created jobs to make campuses around the globe more sustainable. As of May, Truman State University’s sustainability […]
Community
Alice Davis, a Student Health Center hero
Over the past two years, nurses have been some of the most celebrated essential workers. With the last two years of the pandemic, as many have fallen ill and hospitals become crowded, nurses have had […]
Community
Avian Apparel: more than just a brand
According to the Small Business Administration, over 627,000 new small-businesses start each year, and subsequently, 94% of those close the same year. One small business that defied the odds is Avian Apparel, created by Truman […]
Features
Feeding Adair County
Feeding America estimates that in the U.S. today, 13 million children face hunger — that’s one in six kids. Furthermore, the poverty rate in Missouri is at 14% and in Adair County it’s at 25.6%. […]