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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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 […]
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Column: NBA stars are more marketable than their NFL counterparts
The NBA has been one of the fastest-growing leagues in the world since 2010. The NBA is full of unique superstars with engaging personalities, so it’s easy for fans to immerse themselves and feel as […]
Soccer
Column: Team U.S.A wins World Cup and faces unnecessarily harsh criticism
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was won by Team U.S.A in France earlier this summer. Much has been made surrounding this team both on and off the field. So, here I am many weeks […]
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Column: Arizona Cardinals make strange move picking Murray No. 1
The Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in last week’s NFL draft. This is a puzzling selection given the fact that they drafted a quarterback last year and just fired their […]