Columns
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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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 […]
Basketball
NBA champs will be the West’s best
The NBA Playoffs are quickly approaching, and I think everyone knows who the clear favorites are — the Golden State Warriors, which have a great chance to set the best NBA regular season record ever. The Warriors won the […]
Columns
Opinion: Trust the people to choose Truman’s next president
This editorial originally appeared in the March 24 issue of The Index as part of the Head to Head column, featuring two columnists’ opposing views. To read Jared Roberts’ piece about how the Board of Governors […]
Columns
Opinion: No perks to getting injured
During every athletic career there are thousands of firsts — first point, first trophy, first time in the starting lineup. The majority of firsts in sports are exciting, but negatives exist as well. This week, […]
Columns
Opinion: Feminism is about equality
Feminism gets a bad rap in today’s society. Front runners of the feminist movement such as actress Emma Watson and singer Beyoncé have tried to dispel confusion and bring a positive light to the topic. […]
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Opinion: Gray areas are crucial middle ground
“I didn’t get any sleep last night.” “Sodexo food is the worst.” “Barnett Hall is a freezer.” There is a good chance you have heard some of these expressions around campus. Although these sentences seem to have […]
Iowa Caucus Coverage
From Within the Crowd: Rally setting affected by campaign resources
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Students who travel to Iowa for their first Iowa caucus rallies may be surprised by the variety of events and the people who attend them. No two rallies are exactly alike, each differing in location, […]
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Opinion: Kirksville’s feral cats are part of its charm
There is a strange sound coming from under the porch steps — should you be scared or nervous that something is living down there? No, it is probably just one of your friendly, neighborhood feral cats. As a […]