Photos of the Week
Photos of the week from sports that hosted senior night Photos of the week from soccer and volleyball who did not host senior night but did battle it out with cross town rivals Van Horn and William Chrisman respectively.
Truman vs. Chrisman Volleyball Livestream (replay)
In case you missed the game here is a replay of the Truman-Chrisman pink-out volleyball match. It’s in two parts as we had a couple technical issues during the stream. Part 1: Part 2
Photos of the Week
Here’s a look at our photos of the week!
Elephant in the Room (Episode 1)
This is the first episode of our new hot topic debate show. Real students, real opinions, real discussion.
How Truman Prepares Students for the Workforce
BY ROSA PRESTON Everybody has to start somewhere. Even if you aren’t old enough to apply for a fulltime job, there are several jobs that hire 16+ year olds. And at Truman High School, there are several ways that staff tries to help prepare students for their first […]
THS Today (Episode 2)
We talk with the band about their upcoming competition and we talk with the newly crowned Homecoming King.
Club Highlights (Episode 1)
The first club up in our new club highlight series is the GSA club. THS Media’s Elle Cavanaugh has the story.
Mean Girls: Worth Watching Again
BY THOMAS WOOD When discussing the movies of the early 2000s, many come to mind: Legally Blonde, School of Rock, and Napoleon Dynamite often rear their heads above the pack. However, another movie released in 2004 fits the bill: Mean Girls. Let’s dive into the plot and characters […]
Review: Elvis – Well Worth the Hype
BY VERONICA GRIFFITH Over the summer, a biopic musical drama film was released in theaters and quickly became a hit in the box office. With an audience of all ages and a revival of the immortal Elvis Presley, it’s no surprise that Elvis (2022) raked in nearly 270 […]
Existentialism: a Reply to the Unknown
BY ADAM PRESTON Before continuing through this article, take a moment to reflect upon a time you asked yourself one of the most cliche sayings in philosophy: “What is the meaning of life?” When considering this question another one tends to follow close behind it; that question being […]
A Look Back at Homecoming Week (video)
We take a look back at a Homecoming week full of excitement.
Photos from Homecoming Festivities
Here’s a couple photo galleries from Homcoming Week. Homecoming Assembly photo gallery Homecoming Game
Truman Homecoming Game (Live Broadcast Replay)
In case you missed it this is a link to our live broadcast of the Truman Homecoming game. We’ll be live again next week when volleyball plays host to our rivals from William Chrisman.
The Anticipated Return of The Mars Volta Produces Solid Results
BY DANILO BOOK Of all the consequences of the pandemic, the surprising reunification of several beloved progressive rock bands (Genesis, Porcupine Tree, and King Crimson to name a few) was a welcome one. While The Mars Volta’s highly-anticipated reunion has been in the works since the breakup of […]
Ranking Homecoming Movies
BY THOMAS WOOD Many movies have homecoming scenes; after all, a dance is the be-all-end-all for teenagers. One fateful night serves as a break from the ripped jeans and hoodies of the school day and breaks into actual formalwear. One night can make or break your popularity among […]
Football Team Ready for Homecoming (video)
We caught up with the Truman football team on game day to discuss their thoughts on this year’s Homecoming game.
Homecoming Candidate Interviews (video)
The THS Today crew caught up with all of the Homecoming candidates to talk about their campaign and why they should win.
Students Sound Off On Homecoming
Students share their excitement and apprehension about this year’s Homecoming. And our interviewer is pretty hung up on the fact that his Star Wars Homecoming theme was denied but they ended up choosing space.
Is Homecoming Going to Flop?
BY SYDNEY SNELSON Happy Homecoming week Patriots! You know what this means: Overdone spirit days, cheesy signs, and most importantly, rules! Homecoming is an American tradition. The usage of the dance as a climax to a rom-com or coming-of-age story showing the characters having the best night ever, […]
Is Homecoming Actually Wasteful?
BY ADAM PRESTON It’s that time of year once again at Truman High School. Homecoming is right around the corner and may have even passed by the time of this publication. Every year, Truman Staff and Student Leadership advertise their hearts out in an attempt to sell tickets […]
Truman and Chrisman Clash on the Court (video)
The Truman tennis team squared off with the rivals from Chrisman on the tennis courts earlier this week. Here’s how a few of the players felt they performed.
A Picture of Oscar Wilde: Love Despite
BY BAY COLT Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and aestheticist from the 19th century, well-known both then and now for his witty personality, critically acclaimed writing, and the blazing scandals that characterized his life. He is largely considered to be one of the most famous homosexual […]
My Experience With Covid
BY ROSA PRESTON On Tuesday of August 30th, I started getting a cough and my throat started to get scratchy. My aunt and cousin had come over to celebrate Labor Day with us, and my dad seemed to be focused on cleaning the house. But by Friday, my […]
Truman Football Gets Their First Win (Reaction and Photos and Highlights)
The Truman football team picked up their first win of the season and in couple years with a victory over Southeast on Friday night. Today, we caught up with a few of the players to discuss their victory and what it means for the program. Here is a […]
THS Today Show (Ep. 1)
Our first episode of the THS Today Show looks at the start of the year for some of the fall sports.
Photos of the Week
Here’s a look at the photos of the week from the THS Media Photography Staff
Football Home Opener Preview (video)
The football team discussed their home opener tonight and what they think might happen.
Return of the Hats
BY KAYA DWYER The 2022-2023 Truman school year has already started off with all kinds of excitement. As the rivalry with Chrisman persists and students strap in for a lot more homework, there is also something new to Truman that has surprised many of its students: Hats Are […]
Student Section Sounds Off (video)
The Truman student section talks about what it’s like to be the crowd for a big game.
Meeting the New Staff
We caught up with some new members of the staff and administration to discuss their first few weeks at Truman.
Death, Spectacle, and Entertainment: From the Colosseum to Hollywood
BY BAY COLT In the modern era, when people think of entertainment, their minds tend to veer towards streaming platforms, multi-million dollar companies pumping out show after show to the masses, apps specifically designed for content creation. On the whole, while certainly hyper-capitalized and increasingly monetized in society […]
Spirit Week: Recap
BY ROSA PRESTON On the first day of me writing this, I am currently in my pajamas, as from Monday August 29th through September second, it’s Beat the Bears Spirit Week. The first Spirit Week of the 2022-2023 school year is designed to encourage our schools football team […]
Movie Review: Bob’s Burgers
BY THOMAS WOOD The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a movie that stems from the popular adult animated TV show Bob’s Burgers. The show and movie star the titular Bob and his family, struggling to make ends meet as they run a hole-in-the-wall burger restaurant placed somewhere on the […]
Photos of the Week
Here’s a quick gallery of some of our best photos of the week.
Wagon Wheel Rivalry Preview (video)
We talked with a few members of the Truman football team to discuss tonight’s big battle on the gridiron.
Girls’ Golf Starts the Year on Fire (video)
The THS media crew caught up with a couple members of the girls’ golf team. They won both of their meets this week, and several of their players took home medals.
Boys’ Soccer Starts Strong (video)
We caught up with a couple members of the boys’ soccer team to discuss their quick start to the year.
From Freshman to Senior (video)
The THS Media crew caught up with some freshmen to discuss their transition to high school, and they talked with a couple seniors about their advice for the incoming freshmen.
The Softball Team Opens Their New Stadium With a Win (video)
The softball team waited through a lightning delay to open up their new on campus stadium in style. The Patriots pulled out a come from behind victory in their first ever home win on the Truman campus. Cece Mora led the way with two home runs in the […]
Truman Football Looks to Burn the Boats (story + video highlights of the opener)
BY SYDNEY SNELSON As Bill Belichick once said, “Talent sets the floor. Character sets the ceiling.” New head coach, Robert Stough, has set out to rebuild the foundation of what Truman High School football is all about. Which starts with a new slogan: “Burn the Boats”. Related to […]
“To be Better Citizens”: How JROTC Helps Cadets Improve
BY ADAM PRESTON The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) is a program that has existed since 1916 with the passage of the National Defense Act in response to WW1 and has continued here at Truman for quite a few years now. For as long as JROTC has […]
A Look at the GSA Club
BY BAY COLT Truman High School’s GSA club has long existed as a refuge for marginalized members of the student body, where one could find allyship, support, and understanding among peers. Entering the 2022-2023 school year, however, the brand new executive board has turned its gaze to the […]
Introducing the new STUCO leadership
BY ROSA PRESTON There are many important major councils and clubs at Truman High School, one of which is the Student Council, who is mostly responsible for planning events for Truman. And near the end of the 2021-2022 year, they had an election to decide on positions for […]
Introducing Some New Faces (video)
Picture Day Fit Tour (video)
Softball Season Opener Preview (video)
Looking Ahead to the Season Opener
Football Season Preview (video)
THS Today (Prom Preview)
The THS Today crew discusses a myriad of things revolving around this weekend’s Prom in our preview of the big event.
The Truman Report
Kaya and Laurie talk theatre, baseball, and senior pranks in this video short.
Is There Actually a Reason to Read the Unabomber’s Manifesto?
BY ADAM PRESTON It’s September 19th, 1995, and you find yourself with a copy of the Washington Post and reading a publication titled, “Industrial Society and Its Future.” It is exceedingly long and covered more than two pages of this major publication, with no clear author in sight […]
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