Mission Statement

The Watchman is a conservative publication of news and opinion for Indiana State University at Terre Haute, Indiana. It was founded on June 3, 2005 by a group of students dedicated to providing a forum for free expression of conservative ideals and philosophy on campus. At a college dominated politically and intellectually by radical, outspoken, leftist organizations, we have an obligation to balance the dialogue with conservative viewpoints. Our hope is to enable ISU students to hear both sides of the story through a publication that combines humor, opinion, news and feature articles.

In general, editors of the Watchman share beliefs in the following:

* We believe that the University should be a forum for rational and informed debate.

* We believe that it is important for the University community to view the world realistically, intelligently, and above all, rationally.

* We believe that while it would be foolish to praise or agree mindlessly with everything our nation does, it is both ungrateful and dishonest not to acknowledge the tremendous blessings and benefits we receive as Americans.

* We believe that free enterprise and economic growth, especially at the local level, provide the basis for a sound society.

* We believe that the University is an important battleground in the “war of ideas” and that the outcome of political battles of the future are, to a large degree, being determined on campuses today.

* We believe that a code of honor, integrity, pride and rationality are the fundamental characteristics for individual success.

* We emphatically oppose totalitarianism and its apologists.