Column by John Muenzberg, lecturer of philosophy In making arguments for banning Muslim immigration into the U.S. or using school choice money to support Christian schools or passing laws that allow Christians to discriminate against certain people, support is often drawn from the idea that the U.S. is a “Christian nation.” Supporters assume that we, Read More
Letter from Mike D’Ambrosio, associate professor of music, addressed to Sens. Paul, McConnell and Rep. Comey Many voters who chose Trump wanted and expected him to tear down the Washington establishment and start anew, but did they expect him to tear down the fabric of our democracy in the process? As your constituent, at the Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor This week, The New Yorker released a previously unpublished story called “The I.O.U.” by the great late F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of “The Great Gatsby” – you know, that book you read the SparkNotes for in high school (shame on you all). Fitzgerald was a fine writer, and I’ve Read More
Column by Rachel Wood, contributing writer Since 2010, Walt Disney Pictures has released approximately 47 feature films, 20 of which are remakes or sequels. Several of those movies have been re-imaginings or sequels to some of our favorite ’90s nostalgia classics – so what is driving Disney to make them? Obviously, profit is a huge Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board “I refuse to believe that a campus is safer by refusing to be transparent on sexual assault.” Attorney General Andy Beshear gave this firm statement Monday to one of our reporters in discussing one of the most troublesome issues plaguing Kentucky Read More
Column by Dylan Doyle, contributing writer To all of you late-teens-early-20-something readers out there: are you desperately trying to prove (to yourself, your parents) that you are a real adult? Are you terrified to reach out and ask for help? Would seeking assistance make you feel weak or incapable? Do you suffer from a myopic Read More
Column by Robert Valentine, senior lecturer of advertising Let us put all pretense aside. This is an official rant. Mankind has been able to communicate since the “dawn of time,” which we may assume came right after the “night of time.” However you measure it, it’s been a while. Over time, we have learned to Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board On March 8, protesters gathered in Washington D.C. to celebrate International Women’s Day and observe a “Day Without a Woman.” Many of the march participants also took part in the Women’s March on Washington Jan. 21. Like the Women’s March, the Read More