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The Dog Pound — April 7, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join Sarah Hick for this edition of the Dog Pound. Take a look at Truman's softball team and find out what Truman alum will be inducted into the Mid-America...
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Women’s soccer hosts Make-A-Wish benefit game
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Truman State women's soccer team is taking their spring off-season to a new level — making terminally ill children's wishes come true. The team hosted its first...
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Opinion: Don’t forget about cricket
It’s the beginning of spring, and the baseball season is starting up. Whether you follow baseball for the live games, the fantasy league, the team that represents your city or just having your friends...
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Baseball leads, softball in second, for GLVC steals
The Truman State baseball and softball teams have displayed their speed this season, as baseball leads the GLVC in stolen bases while softball is tied for second-most stolen bases in the conference....
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Coaches visit WBCA clinic in Indianapolis
In early April, a few of Truman State’s women’s basketball coaches traveled to the women’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis to catch a few games and attend the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association...
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Men should discuss body image
Two years ago, I walked into what I believed would be a typical lecture for my nutrition class. As the lecture went on, the professor came to a few slides on a topic I had, until that day, never really...
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Softball builds momentum
With only four regular season matchups left, the Truman State softball team has experienced a streak of success. The Bulldogs won 15 of their last 20 games in conference play. Players attribute this...
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Grad assistant program teaches future coaches
Embracing college athletics is different for everyone. For some, it’s putting on school colors and leading cheers from the stands. For others, it’s putting on a jersey with the name of their school...
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Softball vets set the standard
In her 10 seasons of leading the Truman State softball program, Head Coach Erin Brown has seen her share of the ups and downs of Bulldog softball. After four years donning the Truman uniform herself,...
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Coaches Reflect on Time Spent at Truman
Every year, Truman State’s athletic programs go through the ritual of saying goodbye to senior students and hello to newcomers. Less common, but arguably more impactful, is when coaches decide to join...
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‘Dogs get cuts for colon cancer
Senior center Michalina Tomczak and senior guard Kasey Gassensmith shaved their heads to raise awareness about colon cancer April 10. Gassensmith donated her locks to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, and the...
View ArticleBULLDOG DUO MEETS NCAA PROVISIONALS
Senior Dominic Kacich and freshman Cassidy Smestad met NCAA provisional marks for their events at the Jim Duncan Invitational. Hitting the marks put the pair in position to qualify for the 2016 NCAA...
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STRAIT SAYS FAREWELL
From the moment I accepted a position as an eager sports writer my junior year, I knew my time at the Truman State University Index would be special. Now as graduation approaches and I leave the Index...
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SPORTS EDITOR WRITES FINAL COLUMN
The time has come for me to write one final time for the Index. As surreal as it seems, I am like my fellow May graduates who are anxiously waiting for their calendars to read, “Saturday, May 7.” The...
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SOFTBALL SENIOR OVERCOMES INJURY
On March 13 of senior pitcher Kindra Henze’s final season as a Bulldog, Henze suffered an injury. Henze faced a serious setback and an improbable comeback. It was an exciting day as the finale to a...
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Women’s soccer embraces high expectations for 2016 season
Truman State women’s soccer returns for the 2016 season with a lot to prove and a lot to protect. The ‘Dogs enter 2016 ranked 25th in the preseason Division II coaches poll taken by the National Soccer...
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Training camp sets strong tone for Bulldog football
Truman’s newest group of freshmen arrived on campus early Aug. 17 to take part in Truman Transformation, but another group of students arrived even earlier to get ready for the year. Truman State...
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Truman hosts young athletes
When summer session started and many students headed home, the athletic facilities continued to be a hub of activity as a variety of camps were hosted by Bulldog Athletics. Truman State provides summer...
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Men return with experience
After narrowly missing the GLVC tournament last season, the men’s soccer team is in position to be more competitive this year after graduating only four seniors and building team chemistry. The Truman...
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RECENTLY HIRED FOOTBALL COACHES HOPE TO IMPROVE OFFENSE
The Truman State University football team approaches the 2016 season with new faces. Of course, this year's crop of freshmen arrived early for training camp, but the 'Dogs are also seeing some new...
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