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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Arts & Entertainment
Top 5: Books to read over winter break
There’s nothing like curling up in a warm blanket and reading a good book while the snow comes down, especially after finals are over and there’s no academic stress to get in the way. Give […]
Entertainment
Top 5: Bingeworthy TV shows for quarantine or winter break
With winter break rapidly approaching — slow down, we’ve still got finals! — and the idea of quarantine still on so many minds, the concept of vegging out with a good TV show in the […]
Features
Top 5: Strategies for maintaining mental health after the election
When it comes to an election, the wait can seem brutal — the outcome, sometimes even more so. Although pre-election worries might have induced serious stress, it’s possible that those feelings won’t end after the […]
Features
Top 5: Mental health strategies for the election
If you’ve been keeping up with this year’s presidential race, you’re probably starting to experience signs of burnout — politically and otherwise. This is a stressful time for everyone, but college students are under particular […]
Features
Top 5: Spooky songs for Halloween
5. “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder – This funky song by Stevie Wonder is chock full of spooky references like the number 13 and broken mirrors. The song details the many seemingly foolish rituals we go through […]
Entertainment
Top 5: Albums for beginner metalheads
5. “The Black Album” – Metallica: The fifth studio album from Metallica was their most commercial up to that date, with songs neatly trimmed to ensure maximum radio airplay. Straightforward rockers like “Enter Sandman,” “Sad […]
Community
Top 5: Self care tips for a pandemic
During this uncertain, difficult time, students and teachers alike have to find ways to cope with their mental and physical health. Depression, stress, anxiety and other mental health problems pile on top of each other […]
Community
Top 5: Worst date locations
I understand that we all got lonely and lovesick during quarantine, but y’all really hopped onto Tinder a little too quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there and downloaded Tinder as a “joke” and then […]
Features
Top 5: Organization habits
If you’re a Typical Truman Student, you’re probably well-acquainted with the struggle of managing multiple responsibilities at once. As to-do lists continue to expand with the combination of online and in-person work this semester, it’s […]
Editorial
Top 5: Reasons why it’s way too early for pumpkin spice
While I love all things fall, this year, many café chains are rolling out their pumpkin spice drinks earlier than ever. Even if you are a pumpkin spice aficionado, here are the top five reasons […]
Features
Top 5: Campus study spots
5. Your room: Sometimes the best place to work is from home. As a homebody, my room is a great place to study and go on Zoom calls. Everything you need is within reach, and […]