Editorial
Letter to the Editor: Compost
Every year, American households waste more than 294 million tons of organic matter. Most of us pitch this matter into the trash, where it goes to a landfill, sealed in a plastic bag, where it […]
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Columns
Don’t feed the campus squirrels
The squirrels on campus here at Truman State University are widely beloved. They provide an endless source of entertainment and happiness to all who come into contact with them. Seeing squirrels dart across the sidewalks […]
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Our View: Student well-being should come first
Truman State University’s decision to resume in-person operations this semester has been met with a variety of sentiments among students and staff. Some think it was necessary to regain a sense of interaction, while others […]
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Our View: Give us a break
Surely we, The Index Editorial Board, are not the only ones having second thoughts about this “no breaks” thing in our academic schedule. Coming off of our summer break, which seemed especially long after being […]
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Letter to the Editor: County clerks encourage students to vote in November elections
Submitted by Brianna Lennon, county clerk and election authority for Boone County, and Shane Schoeller, county clerk and election authority for Greene County. In any other presidential election year, county clerks would be inundated with […]
Columns
“The Talk” with Ari: Contraceptives: let’s talk spermicide and Plan B
In my last column, I mentioned some of the more popular forms of birth control and ways to prevent STIs. This is a follow-up on the other birth control methods, emergency contraceptives and myths about […]
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Letter to the Editor: Truman should close for Election Day
On Aug. 31, I started a petition in partnership with the student organization I am associated with, the Student Climate Union. The petition calls for cancelling classes and exempting all students from school work on […]
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Our View: Campus COVID-19 initiatives are commendable
No matter where you go on campus, it seems like you cannot avoid the effects of living and learning in a global pandemic. Nearly every part of the Truman State University campus has undergone some […]
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Top 5: Reasons why it’s way too early for pumpkin spice
While I love all things fall, this year, many café chains are rolling out their pumpkin spice drinks earlier than ever. Even if you are a pumpkin spice aficionado, here are the top five reasons […]
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Our View: #CampusClear-ly not working
As the first month of classes comes to a close, processes regarding COVID-19 continue to change. The Truman State University administration has released a total of 13 statements regarding the virus and the affected university’s […]
Columns
“The Talk” with Ari: Contraceptives: here’s to no STIs and no kids
This is the first installment of TMN staff writer Ari Klokic’s recurring sexual health advice column. Somewhere in the world today, someone is becoming a parent. While it may be a joyous occasion for them, […]
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Fighting the misinformation pandemic
It’s safe to say we’re all probably exhausted by all of the information about COVID-19, social issues, local and national elections and all sorts of other hodgepodge that’s been hurled at us through our televisions, […]