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Feature writer bids farewell
Just yesterday I felt the heavy pressure of Truman State University perch on my shoulders. Every day was a weighted trudge from class to class. From the short treks to Violette Hall to the long […]
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Consider this liminal space in life
When you are a teenager, finding the one place you fit in is hard enough. Countless movies and TV shows have highlighted teen angst so well that it borders on cliche. Coming into college, I […]
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Take time, be self-centered
As we briskly move into the fall season, I am filled with excitement for the cooler nights, the holidays and the family time to come. I am also, unfortunately, reminded of the mental and emotional […]
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Head to Head: Economic growth and business in Kirksville
The Index Editor-in-Chief Ryan Pivoney and Managing Editor Elisabeth Shirk write about Kirksville’s future and how to best stimulate its economic growth. Kirksville needs more established businesses Ryan Pivoney, Editor-in-Chief In a small town like […]
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Utilize campus academic services
As a student with dyslexia, I need as much help as possible when it comes to academics here at Truman State University. I have used the Writing Center, tutoring services and I frequent my professors’ […]
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We need more Greta Thunbergs
Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York Monday, Sept. 23 was a necessary push in the fight against climate change. While it had mixed reviews among liberals and conservatives […]
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Help the animals in your community
It’s no secret that Kirksville has a stray animal problem, evident by the sometimes overwhelming amount of street cats present at any given time. If you’re an avid animal lover like I am, it can […]
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It’s time to drop the fifth-year stigma
Recently, I have had so many people ask me the worst question you could ever say to a college student: When are you graduating? Those words bring physical pain to my body as I recount […]
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Respect the library and its staff
Pickler Memorial Library is a resident hotspot here on campus most weeknights and weekends. It’s the place for late-night study sessions, multiple Starbucks trips and many mental breakdowns. Beyond what the library has to offer, […]
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Column: Res life should reconsider changes
Last week, The Index reported on the changes to the Residence Life curriculum. During the time of reporting only about 40% of the new curriculum had been planned out. While it is a little early […]
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Column: Sports Editor uneasy about Tyreek Hill’s lack of punishment
If you asked me back in April whether or not I thought Tyreek Hill would be playing for the Kansas City Chiefs this season my answer would have been a resounding “no.” However, training camp […]
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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 […]