Citizens expect elected officials, as public servants, to work toward making laws that benefit the people, but it seems as though legislators are not serving those who elected them. In the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly Regular Session, Sens. Danny Carroll (R-Benton) and Michael Nemes (R-Shepherdsville) introduced an anti-rioting bill in the aftermath of the protests Read More
An anti-abortion protest group brought hate and misinformation to Murray State on Monday, Oct. 18, and Tuesday, Oct. 19. The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform utilized Murray State’s Free Speech Space to display horrifyingly graphic images and spread misinformation to students outside the Curris Center. In a series of massive signs, the Center presented their “Genocide Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Students want to let their voices be heard as the General Election nears, but two students who live in Springer-Franklin Hall on campus feel as if their First Amendment rights are being infringed upon. As many across the country do, Ashlen Grubbs and a male student who wishes to remain anonymous Read More
Megan Reynolds Editor-in-Chief mreynolds12@murraystate.edu MURRAY, KY. – Students rallied in a counter protest on Oct. 8 after a man began preaching in the Free Speech Zone. The man, who declined The News’ request for an interview, was preaching on scriptures from the Bible, along with informing students of what he believed to be sinful living. Read More
When does satire go too far? In several instances, there is a paper-thin line as to what is considered satire and what is considered just downright offensive. I understand the unalienable right to freedom of speech, but don’t your rights end where my nose begins? For years the lines of what is acceptable satire and Read More