Campus
Articles by Jonah McKeown
City
Campus
Budget causes pay concerns
In light of University President Troy Paino’s departure, the American Association of University Professors is facing an uncertain future in terms of its desire to increase faculty pay. The AAUP met with Paino during November to discuss faculty salaries at […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Editorial
Opinion: Trump’s paradoxical feud with the press
I can say without reservation that not much of what came out of Donald Trump’s mouth resonated or even registered with me at the Iowa caucuses. The billionaire real estate mogul was his usual bombastic […]
Columns
Features
Republican caucus process a private affair
The Iowa caucus process tends to be a bit of a mystery to outsiders and can seem daunting for many Iowa voters. While the process for Democratic caucuses is very deliberative and involves voters physically […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
First time caucus-goers make their mark
The Iowa Democratic caucuses attracted many first-time caucus-goers, young and old — but not enough to break the turnout record set eight years ago nor to propel Bernie Sanders to victory. Hillary Clinton claimed a […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Global media turn their sights to Iowa
The Iowa Caucuses play a significant role in the American political system as the beginning of the candidate nomination process, but interest in the caucuses transcends U.S. borders. Press from Sweden, Australia, Finland, Italy, Japan and […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
6 Takeaways from Ben Carson’s Rally in West Des Moines
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson hosted a rally Saturday evening in West Des Moines, Iowa. Here some of the main points of interest. 1. In response to a student’s question about Carson’s plan to keep […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Youth voters rally around Carson
A Ben Carson rally featuring a cover band playing Johnny Cash and audience members wearing AARP shirts might seem like an unlikely place to find youth voters. But the Republican candidate drew support from voters […]
Campus
Updated: Early morning fire evacuates SUB
The Truman State Police and Kirksville Fire Department responded to a fire at the Student Union Building around 5 a.m., and a second related incident later this morning. According to an email released by Police Director […]