No, this column is not about zombies. Many of us may resemble zombies during the last week of class but that’s not what this column is about. Rather, it is about a myth that has been repeated so often and with such solemnity that it has taken on the patina of policy. It goes something Read More
Copious amounts of caffeine, never-ending assignments, sleepless nights and endless amounts of stress have notoriously been associated with the week before finals, also known by Murray State students as “dead week.” For Kari Street, senior from Paducah, Ky., the week before finals has been anything but “dead.” “This week I have had two huge papers Read More
It is that time of the year again – the time where students get on Canvas to plug in the lowest possible “what-if” scores to make sure their grades will hold on for the rest of the semester. It is also the time where students participate in nontraditional activities to let go of the stress Read More
I haven’t been to class on a regular schedule in weeks. I’m sick and tired. I’m also sick and tired of being sick and tired. As the end of the semester approaches, the stress from classes, internship opportunities and summer plans increases. As students, we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. We Read More
Murray State becomes a whirlwind of activity in the spring. Many students survive the experience, some find their grades in shambles and some missed the whole thing. I weep for this last group. Look at the spring: the close of basketball season, Campus Lights, step show, Spring Break, Miss MSU, All-Campus Sing, dance concert, baseball, Read More
For the last four years, students have camped out in Waterfield Library for all-night study sessions during finals week. This year, the all-nighters in the library end at 3 a.m. While dealing with campus-wide budget cuts, the University library is shutting its doors from 3 to 7 a.m. during finals week. These hours are saving Read More
It’s that time of the year again when students stock up on late-night snacks and spend countless hours in the library preparing for their multiple exams. There are many tips and tricks to aid students in the process of cramming for the tests, such as receiving a good night’s rest and making flash cards. However, Read More