Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Six months after Breonna Taylor was shot to death during a police raid, one of the three officers involved were charged—and it was for firing off rounds that put Taylor’s neighbors in danger. During the indictment hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 23, it was announced that the Louisville grand jury charged former Read More
Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu Murray State’s administration is one of the many members of the community calling for the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in downtown Murray, a sentiment echoed around the country. “Murray State University, like the City of Murray, firmly supports the relocation of the statue,” said Shawn Touney, Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu President Jackson released a statement on Tuesday, June 2 in response to the nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd — a statement that Jackson received criticism for. In a second statement, Jackson apologized, stating he understood the ways in which the first message fell short and announced Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Junior from Louisville, Ky. Last weekend, Lambda Chi Alpha, or Chop, hosted the 42nd annual Watermelon Bust, despite its initial cancellation because of the fraternity’s social suspension. Many Greeks voiced their outrage over the cancellation, claiming it was wrong to include Bust, the crown jewel of a week-long philanthropy event, in social suspension. I’m Read More