Every kid has been asked the same question at some point throughout their young life. What do you want to be when you grow up? I loved this question. I would think “What is possibly the most awesome thing I could ever do?” I put quite a bit of thought into it, until I finally Read More
I’m sure Yik Yak has been in the news enough that I don’t have to tell you about this application. The app has caused uproars on our own campus, and if you’re reading this far into the depths of the paper, odds are you are familiar with previous front page stories. The app is available Read More
Being a student at Murray State puts me in a position to be curious about the dark underworld that is “Yik Yak.” Since its popularity spike at the beginning of the semester, Yik Yak became notorious for being a platform to express violent racism. While the racist posts are disgusting and deserve to be addressed, Read More
I’ve wanted to write for as long as I can remember. My mom put a pencil in my hand as soon as she could because as an English teacher she hoped I would follow her footsteps. I never thought that having the ability to write would put me where I am today. I’ve always been Read More
In 1970 Marvin Gaye recorded the now classic Soul/R&B song, “What’s Going On?” In 2014, it’s a question that still begs an answer. Having witnessed police brutality, a nation at war, the social unrest that accompanied the Civil Rights Movement and corrupt government, Gaye was exasperated. He wondered how he could go on singing love Read More
There is time enough to learn more before you graduate in May, especially if it’s not May of 2014. There’s also time to unlearn some things. That’s right: as much as we come to college to learn things, as we hit the interview trail seeking the job of a lifetime, there are a couple of Read More
As both a college student and a journalism student, there are discouraging comments that I constantly have to deal with. College students are subject to hear about how useless their degree is and how they are aggregating thousands in debt to end up jobless. Journalism students have to hear about how the news industry is Read More
As I was packing the car, I looked at the items I felt were necessary for the journey I was about to begin. I placed checkmarks by each thing: backpack, school supplies, books, movies, photos, extra-long twin size sheets, bed risers, my entire wardrobe and plenty of quarters for laundry. As I left for college, Read More