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NO MORE SMOKE

In light of Gov. Steve Beshear’s recent executive order banning smoking on government property, the University’s potential to instill a smoking ban of its own has lit up debates all over campus. On Sept. 4, Beshear signed an executive order requiring government property including sidewalks, parking lots, state vehicles and lawns to be smoke free, Read More

What exactly are we beating?

Sports are obviously about beating someone – the opponent. But no one can turn a blind eye to the beatings that have been all over the media lately, headlined by Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens and Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings. I’m all about high level competition, and I’m constantly amazed by the Read More

Losing all faith in the NFL

I grew up in a house that loves NFL football. I watched the games religiously, I memorized player statistics to a near compulsion and the Superbowl comes second only to Christmas. The only bad headlines I was used to reading were about my favorite players getting injured or ridiculously fined for an overly flamboyant touchdown Read More

Super Bowl commercials stir controversy

America’s favorite Sunday finally arrived complete with snacks galore, Bruno Mars and the best commercials aired on television. Of course, watching the game and the halftime show is great, but what the majority of viewers look forward to the most is the commercials. However, according to Murray State students, the commercials this year were a Read More

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