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Opinion: The Death Penalty should be repealed
During his visit to the United States last week, Pope Francis urged the state of Georgia to reconsider its decision to execute inmate Kelly Gissendaner. The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied the pope’s […]
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Opinion: Conspiracy theories have their merits
08Without a doubt, conspiracy theories are spawned from the rubble of paranoia, distrust and the sinister whispers of the Illuminati. From the Roswell cover-up to the death of Elvis Presley, there is no limit to what conspiracy theorists will […]
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Opinion: Internships have many advantages
My rent was $750 each month. My commute was 45 minutes each direction, which cost about $50 each week. I woke up early and went to bed late. And I had the time of my life learning from […]
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Opinion: Kirksville’s feral cats are part of its charm
There is a strange sound coming from under the porch steps — should you be scared or nervous that something is living down there? No, it is probably just one of your friendly, neighborhood feral cats. As a […]
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Opinion: Documenting the present aids the past
It seems like I can barely send a text in public without someone making a comment about how dependent my generation is on technology. Again and again I have listened to adults claim technological advancements […]
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Opinion: There needs to be more gender diversity in computer science
One day, early last semester, I forgot which Violette Hall classroom my class was supposed to be in. I didn’t have time to look it up, so instead I glanced inside each room I passed […]
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Opinion: New meal plans have pros and cons
This year, Truman State’s meal plan options have undergone a dramatic shift. Most of you already have noticed, but the change in how meal plans operate has had monumental effects on student experiences with the […]
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Opinion: Should we name the newly renovated Mall?
Dear Truman Media Network, I would like to see the Truman State Board of Governors consider naming the new, renovated mall after our great President Troy Paino. He has been at the university the past […]
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“The Buzz” app combines TMN and USA Today
USA Today released a new app, called “The Buzz: Truman State University,” Aug. 25. The free app combines coverage of national and world news, along with the latest coverage from the Truman Media Network. This […]
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Opinion: Personal finance class should fulfill math requirement
If the tortured screams of Truman State students are anything to go by, I am not alone in hating math. Okay, so maybe “tortured screams” is overstating it a bit, but if there’s one thing […]
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Opinion: Kraft layoffs find leaders silent
Through no fault of its own, Kirksville will be losing 275 full-time jobs and 100 part-time jobs, according to a November 2014 KTVO article. This is the direct result of the Kraft-Heinz Corporation’s decision to […]