Story by James Turner, Staff writer Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is helping the Murray State community combat anxiety and depression disorders. “I have an anxiety-depression disorder so I’m constantly on edge,” Abbie Czar, sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri, said. “Combining the oil with my medication has really helped make my everyday life more manageable.” Read More
Since its rise in popularity in 2012, vaping has slowly contaminated America. Vapes are an alternative to the traditional cigarette, and the policies regarding the device are much more relaxed than those applied to traditional smoking, although as the use of the device becomes more widespread, more and more states are coming up with regulations Read More
In the wake of two disease outbreaks on campus and a rise in illness overall, the University has a responsibility to protect its students. A staph outbreak at the end of September and a pink eye outbreak after fall break signaled a bigger problem on campus- students aren’t being treated for their illnesses and are Read More
Story by Daniella Tebib, Staff Writer Pink eye is the latest infection to spread among students on campus, following increased reports of staph infection last month. According to the Mayo Clinic, conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is an infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white area of Read More
Story by Abby Siegel, News Editor, and Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer “I would shake in fear on nearly a daily basis because I didn’t trust anyone,” said Abbey Avis, sophomore from Evansville, Indiana. “I always hated myself for that because I felt so pathetic, like I was weak or something.” Avis said she struggled Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. May is Mental Health Awareness month, something college students might be painfully aware of as finals approach. Depression and anxiety are growing concerns for students trying to juggle the ever-multiplying responsibilities of university life: classes, jobs, extracurriculars and personal relationships. We Read More
Story by Stella Childress, Contributing writer Health Matters for Students is a faculty, staff and student collaborative initiative with a mission to “improve, promote and maintain optimal wellness of the Murray State University community,” said Miranda Terry, the new director of the program. The initiative will teach college students how to build healthy habits that will stick Read More
Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer May is Mental Health Awareness month and ironically, this time of the year can be considered one of the most stressful times for college students. “If someone is struggling with anxiety, it may get worse in the face of the added stressors of increased workload and pressure as we approach final Read More