S T U D E N T
M E D I A
The Index
The Index
is published as a free service every Thursday and serves as the
student newspaper. It is a source of information about what is happening
on campus and around Kirksville. The Index can be found in the
bins located in the Student Union, residence halls, McClain Hall, and
other buildings throughout campus. The Index can also be found
every week online at
index.truman.edu/. Staff positions are open to all students. Good
reporters and photographers are always welcome. The Index office
is located in the Media Center on the lower level of the Student Union.
Phone 785-4449.
Detours
Detours is a
student-produced, regional magazine that serves off-campus readers
throughout northeast Missouri. Published three times a year, the glossy
publication provides features and articles on topics ranging from
leisure and travel to history and personality profiles. Qualified
students may work in various staff and freelance positions as writers,
editors, photographers, designer and advertising reps. Individual copies
sell for $3.50 apiece; subscriptions are available for $10 a year (3
issues). An online version of the magazine can be found at
detours.truman.edu.
The Echo
The Echo, Truman State University¹s yearbook, is currently in its
ninety-sixth year of publication. The yearbook is generally distributed
in the fall to all students, faculty, and staff on campus that pick up
the free book. The 300 plus page, hardbound book is a durable medium
that will remain for years as a reminder of the times spent at Truman
State University.
The Echo has positions available for qualified students. There
are ten editorial positions available along with numerous general staff,
advertising, and photography positions. For more information see their
website.
The Echo office is located on the lower level of the
Student Union. Phone 785-4450.
KTRM
KTRM is the campus student radio station which programs music, news,
and sports. lt can be found at 88.7 FM. The station offers a format of
alternative music. KTRM¹s special programming features everything from
music and news to movie and video reviews. Staff positions are open to
all students. For more information see their
website.
KTRM is located in the Media Center on the lower level of the Student
Union. Phone 785-4506.
Truman TV
Truman TV is the campus student television station. This station
provides news coverage for the campus, broadcasting on channels 36, 77,
and community cable. Any interested student may participate. Truman TV
is located in the Media Center on the lower level of the Student Union.
Phone785-7296.
Windfall
Windfall accepts prose, poetry, and art submissions from the student
population of Truman State University and publishes all accepted
submissions in an annual volume. Windfall functions under the auspices
of the Language and Literature division of Truman State University. For
more information see their
website.