Columns
Take time, be self-centered
As we briskly move into the fall season, I am filled with excitement for the cooler nights, the holidays and the family time to come. I am also, unfortunately, reminded of the mental and emotional […]
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Editorial
Our View: City mobility plan is a good start
The City of Kirksville recently approved a new mobility plan which will add a sidewalk along the entirety of Baltimore Street. While this addition is both necessary and beneficial to the infrastructure and transportation along […]
Columns
Head to Head: Economic growth and business in Kirksville
The Index Editor-in-Chief Ryan Pivoney and Managing Editor Elisabeth Shirk write about Kirksville’s future and how to best stimulate its economic growth. Kirksville needs more established businesses Ryan Pivoney, Editor-in-Chief In a small town like […]
Editorial
StuGov Buzz: StuGov preparing for second TEDx conference
The second annual TEDxTrumanStateUniversity Conference is a little over a month away. The conference will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10 in the Student Union Building Georgian rooms. The first session will run from 1-2:45 […]
Editorial
Ourview: 88.7 KTRM concert brings diversity to campus
88.7 KTRM, Truman State University’s student radio station, often broadcasts a wide variety of music, and its repertoire of shows offer something for almost everyone. The radio station recently invited emerging pop artist Sir Babygirl, […]
Columns
Utilize campus academic services
As a student with dyslexia, I need as much help as possible when it comes to academics here at Truman State University. I have used the Writing Center, tutoring services and I frequent my professors’ […]
Editorial
StuGov Buzz: Thank you for voting
Student Government would like to extend a warm thank you to everyone who participated in fall elections! The fall semester seems to truly be in full swing for Student Government now that we have a […]
Editorial
Our View: Include students in dry campus policy discussions
The dry campus policy has been at the forefront of discussions concerning Student Affairs’ policy recently. Truman State University is a dry campus, meaning alcohol is not allowed anywhere on campus, except where special permissions […]
Columns
We need more Greta Thunbergs
Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York Monday, Sept. 23 was a necessary push in the fight against climate change. While it had mixed reviews among liberals and conservatives […]
Columns
Help the animals in your community
It’s no secret that Kirksville has a stray animal problem, evident by the sometimes overwhelming amount of street cats present at any given time. If you’re an avid animal lover like I am, it can […]
Editorial
Our View: Kirksville culture is shown through community events
It’s a popular thought among Truman State University students and other community members that there is nothing to do in Kirksville. Those thoughts are likely linked to Kirksville being a small town in relation to […]
Editorial
From the Desk of the Editor: EIC disappointed but hopeful for Kirksville Daily Express
If you are a devoted reader of the Kirksville Daily Express, you have my sympathies. The local news source recently announced plans to switch from six days a week to a twice-weekly printing schedule for […]