Addison Watson Assistant News Editor awatson25@murraystate.edu Students are roaming campus, faculty have designed their courses and the infamous squirrels at Murray State are excited to see some friendly faces again. The start of the 2020 fall semester has officially begun. To upperclassmen, surviving college can be relatively easy, but to underclassmen, it can become quite Read More
Story by Amy Turner, Staff writer Photo courtesy of static.pexels.com It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around campus. All of the extra jolly and festivities around campus can mean only one thing: the semester is almost over. But along with the anticipation of Christmas break or graduation is the impending stress of finals Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor I’ve recently uncovered the holy grail of writing tips. Faced with an ungodly number of papers to write and needing motivation, I consulted a blog called “The Thesis Whisperer” for tips on how to churn out a lot of pages or words at once, and found a method that is now my Read More
So it seems like I get email upon email from people who read my column and want me to give them tips on how they can meet their favorite celebrity. While I am always up for sharing a few tips, one tip I thought I would never need to share would be to take advantage Read More
Spring Break is upon us. Trips, however, may come with a price tag larger than a student’s bank account. The following list combines discounts from Spring Break “hot spots” and tips for general money saving throughout the week. Grab your piggy bank and a pencil and start taking notes. The first Spring Break “hot spot” Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. It should be common sense that Public Safety and Emergency Management is responsible for going after assailants of sexual assault. However, in its campus- wide email to the student body, it highlighted what victims can do to avoid becoming “easy targets.” Read More
Moving into a residential college can be disheartening because of the drab floors and blank, white walls. With some cheap and simple do-it-yourself projects, a room can be transformed into a home away from home. ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR Placing movie and superhero posters is a good way to cover wall space and Read More
With the temperatures steadily dropping, a decrease in daylight hours and a full schedule to maintain, students may find it difficult to manage their energy and health levels as they go about their daily tasks. Luckily, staying energized and healthy requires similar precautions that make it easier to remember. As children, students may have been Read More