Columns

Opinion: Conspiracy theories have their merits

October 7, 2015

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 […]

Editorial

Opinion: Perpetuating rumors is irresponsible

October 2, 2015

At a small campus such as Truman State, one of the hottest commodities — second only to reliable Wi-Fi — is gossip. Our university is set in a small Midwestern town, amplifying the sense that you can’t go anywhere […]

Editorial

Opinion: Police protocol exists for a good reason

September 24, 2015

The story of Ahmed Mohamed, the teenager from Irving, Texas, who was arrested after his teacher mistook a homemade clock for a bomb, has sparked quite a bit of controversy. Social media discussion about his […]