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Face the facts: No one is invincible
We’ve probably all heard it: “Maybe I’m just immune to this virus.” “I must have come in contact at some point … there’s a good chance I have the antibodies.” “If I was going to […]
COVID-19
Editorial
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 […]
Campus
Lack of academic breaks through the semester affects student well being
Truman State University has canceled all breaks for the 2020 fall semester as an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while other colleges in Missouri are continuing to offer regular breaks from previous semesters. […]
Community
Masks to missions: Truman professor uses skills, time to build needs-based business
At the start of the semester she woke early in the morning, then headed to teach classes until three. Once three o’clock hit she went home to start sewing. She sewed for hours, made a […]
City
Local businesses face the pandemic
Although small businesses in Kirksville have been affected by COVID-19, the city has survived the pandemic with a 3% increase in local sales tax revenue. Ashley Young, Kirksville’s assistant city manager, said Kirksville has seen […]
Campus
Classes moved to SUB to better follow coronavirus precautions
Some larger classes have been moved into the Student Union Building this semester because of COVID-19, raising some challenges for the professors teaching there. The SUB is typically reserved for student activities outside of the […]
Campus
Admissions implements new policies regarding COVID-19
Truman State University has made various changes to its admissions process in the wake of COVID-19, including new conduct for in-person visits, virtual tours and online showcases for the fall 2020 semester. On top of […]
Campus
CARES Act provides funds for eligible students
Truman State University has received government funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act. Half of the funds are being provided to students as emergency grants and half are being used by the […]
Community
Together apart: Students living in the closest quarters of campus describe life during the pandemic
COVID-19 is still affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands in the United States. As of Sept. 9, there were almost 100,000 cases in Missouri, a spike of almost 2,200 since the previous day. On […]
Campus
Truman State University establishes COVID-19 care and reporting plan
Truman State University has established a plan for isolating positive COVID-19 cases on campus and developed a new page on its website to track the number of cases among faculty, staff and students. “If we […]
Arts & Entertainment
Music department changes classroom protocals
The music department at Truman State University has undergone many changes in response to the COVID-19 virus. Some of these changes include smaller class sizes, outdoor rehearsals, shorter lesson times, the use of masks and […]
Football
Changing seasons: athletes, coaches reflect on defeated hopes, new possibilities
Truman State University’s football, volleyball and men’s soccer teams are among the sports whose fall 2020 championships have been postponed to spring 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Head Football Coach Gregg Nesbitt said it […]