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Felix and Hazel
When Felix and Hazel were teenagers, they lived in a town that was big enough for Felix but too small for Hazel. When Hazel was a teenager, her favorite thing to do was take walks […]
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City
KV-POP goes nuts for World Spay Day
Kirksville-Protect Our Pets is making a big impact on Kirkville’s pet community, and hopes to continue its efforts in its upcoming spay and neuter events. KV-POP is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-based public charity […]
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“Honey Boy” is harrowing and memorable
TMN film critic Gordon McPherson gives “Honey Boy” five out of five chickens. An emotional roller coaster from start to finish, director Alma Har’el’s “Honey Boy” is a testament to the power of empathy through […]
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Phillipa’s tattoo epiphany
My mother was anything but materialistic. Her closet held nothing but the essentials. The only jewelry she owned was her wedding band and a pair of gold stud earrings shaped like butterflies. No knick-knacks, not […]
Arts & Entertainment
Music department takes on MMEA
January is a busy time for the Truman State University music department. Students start preparing for spring recitals, new ensembles begin and Wind Symphony I advertises their program to high schoolers. One constant staple of […]
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“Birds of Prey” never truly soars
TMN film critic Gordon McPherson gives “Birds of Prey” three out of five egg sandwiches. As the next plunge into R-rated superhero films, “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” contains […]
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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Clara’s chick flick
She rolled her eyes and turned to go, to leave him there standing alone in the woods like the brooding bad boy character from a chick flick. Except he wasn’t misunderstood and she wasn’t going […]
Community
Truman State University percussion rocks the beat
From hosting a guest percussion trio to taking a trip to a global percussion convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Truman State University percussion department is having an eventful year thus far, however, the fun doesn’t […]
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“6 Underground” is full throttle Bayhem
TMN film critic Gordon McPherson gives “6 Underground” two out of five bloody magnets. Legendary director Michael Bay’s “6 Underground” is an insightful, thought provoking meditation on violence and freedom from oppression. Just kidding! It […]
Campus
Young Americans for Liberty promote AR-15 raffle
The Young Americans for Liberty at Truman State University hosted an AR-15 giveaway last Thursday, with signs reading “Make Liberty Win” and “Come and Take It.” The raffle is part of a country-wide event that […]
Entertainment
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 […]