The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Greek life at Murray State University is a far cry from what’s portrayed in movies like “American Pie.” The philanthropic culture which has thrived here often coincides with copious amounts of alcohol, but few situations become as dangerous as they do Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board It’s becoming increasingly common for faculty, staff and students here at Murray State University to receive emails titled “Timely Warning,” most of which alert us to a reported sex crime. While these reports are nothing to celebrate, they may signal a Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Junior from Louisville, Ky. I like to think of myself as a pretty active person – I danced for 15 years, try to work out, and periodically convince myself I’m into yoga in order to attempt weird balances and twists a beginner should never do. On top of my at-times foolish fitness Read More
Mikelle Martin, freshman from Newburgh, Ind., said she never put two and two together. Her brother and sister had it, but neither Martin nor her parents ever thought she had it. It never crossed their minds. Until last summer. Last summer, Martin finally went to the doctor. She was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. College is a commitment that is academically demanding. We pull all-nighters to cram for tests, we juggle multiple papers at once and some of us unofficially live at Waterfield Library. These are regarded as normal aspects of student life, but some Read More
On average, three women are killed everyday by a current or former intimate partner in America. This story is a fictional portrayal of a relationship from a walk-through of the Women’s Center exhibit Crazy in Love, although statistics say this kind of scenario plays out every day. Jenna was great student. She was an active Read More
Violence is not always physical. Sometimes one person in a relationship can take over by designing class schedules, learning passwords or controlling their partner’s bank account. Intimate violence is emotional, mental or physical abusive behavior that is exhibited in relationships through controlling a partner’s life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. The looming reality of sexual assault, especially on college campuses, has been a national discussion after reports of schools ineffectively handling cases surfaced. We are not naive enough to believe that this isn’t a possibility at Murray State, and fortunately, there Read More