Entertainment
Song ideas for quarantine
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a pretty good chance you’re currently stuck in your home with a bit more free time on your hands. Have no fears, Connor is here to help you get […]
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Community
UpChuckles throws it up for love (or lack thereof)
Seats filled fast, time passed quickly and laughter was abundant in the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium Friday evening. UpChuckles, Truman State University’s stand-up comedy organization, held its Forever Alone Comedy Show last week. Echoes […]
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Mr. Thompson’s Smile
When I was six, my great grandma lived in an assisted living home called Oasis Retirement. She had a room on the second floor. It was just big enough for a queen-size bed, a dresser […]
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Student Activities Board prepares for Josh Peck appearance
Actor and social media influencer Josh Peck will be hosted by Truman State University’s Student Activities Board on Friday, Jan. 25. The event has garnered wide support from the actor’s fandom across campus, but the […]
Community
ATSU invites community to learn about America’s healthcare disruptor
A production portraying the founder of osteopathic medicine will be hosted by A.T. Still University of Health Sciences on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall Auditorium. Its mission: to draw widespread excitement […]
Community
Tailgating at Truman: Your Guide to the big pregame party
This Year’s tailgate and pep rally Saturday, Oct. 19 at noon Southwest corner of Franklin and Patterson streets History of tailgates at Truman Stacy Tucker-Potter, director of engagement in the Office of Advancement, said tailgating […]
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“Joker” is thought-provoking chaos
TMN film critic Gordon McPherson gives “Joker” 4.5/5 angry faces Todd Phillips’ masterful “Joker” is a deep dive into the dark recesses of a damaged mind and a society on the verge of violent civil […]
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George and Martha’s Knickknacks
“What are you doing?” George flinched a little as he heard the way his voice tilted upward at the end of his question. Upon entering their kitchen, he had found his wife […]
Community
Community churches host block party
Four local churches have come together, shutting down a city street, to host a free block party for all members of the Kirksville and Truman State University communities. Kirksville City Council unanimously approved the churches’ […]
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Betty Twillman’s Plot Twist
When I was young, at least one out of every three visits to my grandparents’ house involved me asking to hear their love story. My grandpa would smile softly and lean back in his chair. […]
Arts & Entertainment
The Losers’ Club returns to Derry
TMN film critic Gordon McPherson gives “It: Chapter Two” 2 and a half out of 5 red balloons. The overlong and fascinating “It: Chapter Two” proves a passable sequel to the 2017 smash hit. Pennywise […]
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Dress Shopping with Melissa
My feet hurt. Words like blush and violet and chartreuse and sapphire were swirling around in my brain. We had been shopping for three hours. Melissa and I had been best friends since the 10th […]