Prevention

Sexual assault awareness month ends, prevention efforts won’t

Implementing steps to slash sexual assault statistics Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer Three Murray State students have reported being sexually assaulted this semester. Last fall, there were four reported sexual assaults, according to police records. Murray State works to raise awareness about sexual assaults – and bystander intervention – especially during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with Read More

Hazing prevention program aims for zero tolerance

Greek life members reinforce empowerment, living up to values Story by Breanna Sill, Staff writer Marquise Braham was a freshman at Penn State University-Altoona when he committed suicide after being hazed by his fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa, said Evan Ditty, Coordinator of Greek Life and Student Leadership Programs to a crowd of Greek life members. Braham Read More

‘SPEAK OUT’ National, local organizations seek to “SPEAK” (Suicide Prevention Education Awareness and Knowledge)

Imagine how different iconic movies such as “Flubber,” “Hook” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” would have been without Robin Williams cast in his specific roles. If another actor filled those shoes, would the movies have the same impacts on society? The sudden death of the actor and comedian sparked a conversation around the nation about suicide and Read More

Organizations unite for Suicide Prevention

As the season shifts, leaves begin to fall – the stigmas associated with depression and anxiety following suit. Sept. 8 marked the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week. Across the nation, people are speaking out in order to raise awareness in their communities. The organization To Write Love On Her Arms raised awareness through its Read More

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