City
Will Missouri matter?
The presidential primaries are in motion, Super Tuesday has come and gone with media and candidate attention emphasizing the iconic day. With all of the hype placed on Super Tuesday, it’s fair to wonder to […]
Articles by Taylor Lay
Editorial
Inside Democratic strategy falls short
The nature of the Democratic process at the Iowa caucuses has historically causes presidential candidates strategize in attempts to increase their chances of victory at the event — but Iowans are used to these tricks. […]
Campus
Nixon names Board of Governors
Gov. Jay Nixon appointed two new members to Truman State’s Board of Governors Jan. 5 to serve six-year terms. Nixon appointed Dr. Laura Crandall from Kirkwood, Missouri, and Jennifer Kopp Dameron from Kansas City, Missouri. As the highest policymaking body of […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Cruz’s supporters loyal to his vision
Supporters of Ted Cruz envision their own way to reform Washington, a mindset that is similar to religious and constitutional fundamentalism. It was undeniable that terms such as Constitution, anti-establishment, Bible and God dominated the […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Environmental issues sway young voters
Experience has given Christie an upper hand on environmentalism among competitors, but not all Republicans have the same degree of concern for the issue at a local caucus event. As governor of New Jersey, Chris […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
Democratic rally attendees remain divided on women’s issues
Positions on women’s issues won over the crowds at the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaign rallies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jan. 30, but voters remain divided on who is most qualified. As each candidate […]
Campus
Paino starts the conversation
University President Troy Paino visited the Multicultural Affairs Center Nov. 12 to open dialogue between the administration and students about personal experiences with issues of diversity on campus. The meeting was informal, an open circle […]
Campus
Senate passes Indigenous People’s Day resolution
Truman State’s student senate passed an Indigenous People’s Day resolution about three weeks after the first resolution failed, benefiting culturally focused organizations on campus. The first resolution failed to be passed by student senate on […]
Campus
Relatables
9 Fun Fall Things to do in Kirksville
As the semester progresses, tests and projects can seem overloading and daunting. However, fall is here! Which means sweater weather, hot drinks, and beautiful scenery. Here are nine fun fall things to do to put […]
Relatables
Everything you wanted to know about fraternity recruitment
Men’s rush week can be confusing and chaotic for those who aren’t part of a fraternity. Rush itself is overwhelming because of the number of fraternity members a potential new member will meet and talk […]
Relatables
Everything you wanted to know about sorority recruitment
As sorority recruitment draws near, excitement is in the air. TMN Digital Editors Grace Bueckendorf and Taylor Lay sat down with Panhellenic Council recruitment team seniors Sung Huh and Kim Carlton to talk to them […]