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Our View: Major changes to ResLife should be gradual
With the recent changes in Residence Life occurring this year, there has been a lot to report. In addition to a new ResLife director and three new hall directors, the department is undergoing sweeping curriculum […]
StuGov Buzz: StuGov encourages students to be civically engaged
With the 2020 general election still almost a year out, it can seem like there are not many ways to be civically engaged. However, there are many ways to have your opinions voiced and to […]
Our View: UCS efforts need to be more proactive
Despite dwindling enrollment numbers, University Counseling Services continues to experience increasing numbers. UCS has steadily responded to the influx with measures to develop greater support and efficiency. At a time of particular urgency, however, those […]
StuGov Buzz: Purple Friday continues
Happy November from Student Government! Student Government works all year to provide projects and policies for the students of Truman State University through its various committees. A subcommittee under Student Government is the Purple Friday […]
Our View: TRIM Grant is a win for campus
One of the things that might have appealed to you as a prospective student at Truman State University is the campus greenery. Campus is filled with old-growth trees of varying species. In fact, the entirety […]
DPS director responds to student questions
In response to the column last week, I would like to take a few minutes to let everyone know about the circumstances surrounding the incident involving the man with a weapon at the 300 block […]
StuGov Buzz: StuGov continues plan for semester
As all Truman State University students know, Truman provides many unique opportunities to its students, and if you’re interested in speaking at graduation this may be the perfect one for you! We are currently seeking […]
Our View: Take care of the new plaza and fountain area
Last week’s Homecoming was marked with the completion of the Sandra K. Giachino Reavey Sesquicentennial Plaza. The ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 19 was a joyous celebration of all the efforts that went into finishing the […]
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 […]
StuGov Buzz: StuGov Supports Open Dialogue
It’s often said that the people closest to the action have the clearest understanding of events. At the same time, all of us carry a perspective distinctive to ourselves. Both of these are certainly true […]