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Build your support system at Truman
The first day of classes is fast approaching and one thing we can all expect are those classroom icebreakers — questions like, “If you were an egg, what type of egg would you be?” They’re […]
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Column: NBA stars are more marketable than their NFL counterparts
The NBA has been one of the fastest-growing leagues in the world since 2010. The NBA is full of unique superstars with engaging personalities, so it’s easy for fans to immerse themselves and feel as […]
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From the Desk of the Editor: New EIC at The Index
When I arrived on campus almost two years ago, I knew I wanted to join the student newspaper. I did not know I would be its Editor-in-Chief so soon. It is a great honor to […]
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Former EIC bids farewell
It’s difficult for me to close four years of my life in a single closing article. While I have done a lot during my time at Truman, nothing will ever compare to the time I […]
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An ode to copy: copy chief says goodbye
the index has 4 sections; news, opinions, features, and sports. Each of these sections has an editer. Then their are editors for the newspapers designs and photos, and then theres a managing editor and a […]
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Feature writer bids farewell
Well, this is goodbye. I’ve been working at The Index for almost two years, ever since transferring to Truman State University in 2017. I joined The Index to gain experience with journalism, though I am […]
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Column: Arizona Cardinals make strange move picking Murray No. 1
The Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in last week’s NFL draft. This is a puzzling selection given the fact that they drafted a quarterback last year and just fired their […]
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Column: NFL review changes make EIC reconsider implications
I was one of the many watching when the New Orleans Saints fell to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime after a rather controversial no-call, ending the Saints’ chance at a second Super Bowl. Now, […]
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Take time for film festivals
I realize we’re all busy this time of the semester. Papers, presentations, tests, etc. — true academic bliss. But are we so busy that we can’t support the first annual Truman State University Film Festival […]
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From the Desk of the Editor: Vote in local elections
Local elections are weird for me. My parents are good people, and they always vote in the big, presidential elections, but the thing they never instilled in me was the importance of local elections. Never […]
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Column: Not enough acknowledgement of black history month
This week, the features section of The Index presents an article about Truman State University events honoring Black History Month. I would like to commend the Association of Black Collegians, the Women’s Resource Center, the […]
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Class facilitation is a cop out
One of the most difficult things for me to accept is that class facilitations are more helpful to the students than harmful. While I understand it forces students to take ownership of their education, it comes off as more of a cop out than anything. […]