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Opinions editor says farewell
Well, here we are. The end of another wonderful year and, for me, the end of my career at Truman State. For the past year I’ve served the Truman State University Index as the opinions […]
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Letter to the Editor: Student media fails to give city elections adequate coverage
I am writing to express my disappointment in the Index coverage of the recent municipal election on April 5. If a Kirksville resident relied on the Index, the first indication that there even was an […]
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From the Desk of the Editor
It took me a whopping three days to complete my application process for the Index when I attended Truman Week almost three years ago. I wasn’t nearly as excited about the festivities of Truman Week itself — I’ll […]
Columns
Aim for health, not just for wealth
The U.S. has been, and will continue to be, the global poster child for freedom. The topic seems to show up in political and presidential conversations as frequently as selfies on social media. The very essence of Americana […]
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Opinion: Say no to Sodexo
This editorial originally appeared in the April 14 issue of The Index as part of the Head to Head column, featuring two columnists’ opposing views. To read Holly Fisher’s piece about the positive aspects of Sodexo, be […]
Columns
Men should discuss body image
Two years ago, I walked into what I believed would be a typical lecture for my nutrition class. As the lecture went on, the professor came to a few slides on a topic I had, until that day, […]
Editorial
Our View: from provost to president
Truman State celebrated the announcement of a new interim president Saturday. The Board of Governors announced Susan Thomas will act as interim University president when current University President Troy Paino leaves this July. Thomas currently serves as executive vice […]
Editorial
Editorial
Letter to the Editor: Truman can’t ignore Sodexo’s unethical practices
This is letter to the editor submitted by sophomore Ben Wallis originally appeared in the April 7 issue of the Index. Six years ago, Human Rights Watch released a 132-page report on violations of collective bargaining […]
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Opinion: Attend more cultural events
When I checked my inbox Monday, an email from the Multicultural Affairs Center caught my eye. It was about Asian-American Heritage Month, which usually is during the month of May, but had been moved to April because campus would […]