Editorial
So long, snow days
In the three and a half years I have been at Truman State University, the University’s consistent failure to declare snow days in the face of dangerous weather has always been a joke among students. […]
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Editorial
Top 5: Hobbies to NOT get into this year
5. Hitting the gym: When I try to find some peace at the Rec Center it sucks to find a bunch of people taking up the machines who don’t know what they are doing. I […]
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“The Talk” with Ari: I tried it so you don’t have to: Dating apps
Welcome back, Truman community! While our break seemed short-lived, hopefully we each feel refreshed and rejuvenated for another semester. I want to share something I did over break that might be familiar — dating apps. […]
Editorial
From the Desk of the Editor: We want to hear from you
Welcome back, Truman community! As we begin this semester, I wanted to take a moment to remind you about letters to the editor and community contributions to The Index. One of my favorite aspects of […]
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From the Desk of the Editor: Stay tuned for next semester
Certainly, this has been an unprecedented and challenging semester for most on campus. As we prepare to leave for the first break of the semester, find some time to relax, do something fun, take your […]
Columns
Break the cycle of break anxiety
With less than a week until the long-awaited — yet perhaps dreaded — Nov. 24, you’re probably experiencing two conflicting sentiments: relief and apprehension. Approaching the last day of in-person classes, we can look forward […]
Editorial
Our View: Inclusivity is not political
Despite what our current political environment might say, being inclusive is not a political statement. Hate speech does not belong anywhere in meaningful rhetoric and every person with a logical, research-based, intelligent argument belongs at […]
Columns
“The Talk” with Ari: Sex toys: Toys for grownups
Sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a rut. When this happens, turning toward sex toys to spice things up in the bedroom, help you reach the big O or aid in gender affirmation can put […]
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 […]
Editorial
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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“The Talk” with Ari: Has COVID-19 put a stop to casual sex?
COVID-19 is still a threat, and we have to remain vigilant. The same is to be said when having casual consensual sex. Not only are condoms and contraceptives recommended, but taking COVID-19 precautions are highly […]
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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 […]