“Drunk or dying? You make the call”; that’s the slogan for Aware. Awake. Alive., a nonprofit organization that educates people about the dangers of alcohol and the medical Amnesty law. More than 15 states have a Medical Amnesty law that grants a limited legal immunity to intoxicated minors who seek medical attention for themselves or Read More
There are infinite amounts of challenges college students face when taking that first step down the path toward the “real world.” Landing a dream job, creating a standout resume or even choosing a major are some of the challenging tasks one faces during their years of higher education. None of these responsibilities are simple and Read More
Moving out can be bitter sweet. However, with the right knowledge of different living arrangements, it can be an unforgettable experience for any college student. Residential colleges are available to apply for at the beginning of the fall for the academic year. There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a residential college Read More
After enacting close to $5 million in cuts to Murray State’s budget last year, the University will incur nearly identical cuts this year following the acceptance of Gov. Beshear’s proposed budget. Murray State will be responsible for finding approximately $2.7 million to balance the 2013-2014 fiscal budget, a combination of fixed costs such as healthcare, Read More
Following this fall’s announcement that Qingdao Agricultural University will become Murray State’s new sister university, a group of University members will travel to China this summer to further this relationship and develop academic programming there. The 10-day trip, beginning May 15, is the result of years of negotiations and planning between QAU and Murray State, Read More
“I tripped acid with my professor and cooked grilled cheese sandwiches for 3 and a half hours.” This tweet is one example of the tweets that can be found on collegefession.com and @collegefession, supposedly submitted by a Murray State student. The Twitter account, which has more than 456,000 followers, tweets about alcoholic adventures, sexual exploitations Read More
Flashback to nearly three years ago whenever the only stores in Murray that catered to women’s clothes were JCPenney or Maurice’s. Bored with only having those two stores nearby, Adrianne Rogers took it upon herself to provide students and community members with a new place to spend their hard-earned money, and with that she brought Read More
One non-profit organization on campus is dedicated to the academic and financial success of students. The MSU Foundation’s goal is to provide this support. The foundation, although affiliated with Murray State, works independently of the University for the sole purpose of supporting the students who have the intent of graduating with a quality education. This Read More