Ben Overby Staff Writer boverby2@murraystate.edu The News periodically reports what crimes have occured on campus in our weekly paper. After noticing a difference in punishments for possession of marijuana, The News sat down with Interim Chief of Murray State Police Jeff Gentry. Murray State’s crime and fire log provides a record for all criminal activity Read More
Story by Collin Morris, Assistant Sports Editor The Murray State Police Department received 14 drug complaints reported from the residential colleges between Jan. 17 and Feb. 16, according to its crime logs. Of the 14 complaints, five resulted in drug citations for either possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia. The remaining nine complaints led to Read More
Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer Legislation to legalize medical marijuana was introduced in Kentucky this year, but was adjourned without action. After the presidential election on Nov. 8, many states voted to legalize marijuana, whether for medical or recreational uses. The states of California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts legalized marijuana for sale and Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board After the results of Tuesday, Nov. 8 were revealed, half of America rejoiced while the other half grieved. We’re, of course, talking about the news that seven states passed new marijuana laws. While President-elect Donald Trump and candidate Hillary Clinton were Read More
With a fan blowing smoke out the window, five students huddled in a circle, passing a glass pipe in one of the residential colleges. While smoking any substance in a residential college is against Murray State policy, some students break the rule. Since August 2013, Public Safety and Emergency Management has received six reports of Read More
Our View The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Over the past decade, America’s feelings toward the legalization of marijuana have dramatically shifted. Public opinion on its medical benefits and economic value have resulted in people being more in favor of marijuana as a legal vice, and attitudes Read More
Feb. 21 9:04 a.m. – A caller reported harassment to Public Safety. Officers were notified and a report was taken. 3:22 p.m. – A caller reported a hit and run on Educational Drive. Officers were notified and a report was taken. Feb. 22 9:58 p.m. – A caller reported receiving threatening phone calls at Read More
Feb. 14 11:36 a.m. – A caller reported a motor vehicle accident at Regents Residential College. Officers were notified and a report was taken. 6:50 p.m. – Officers issued a verbal warning for reckless driving at the Alumni Affairs Building. Feb. 15 3:37 p.m. – A caller reported harassment to the Public Safety Building. Read More