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University prohibits hammocking on campus

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Paige Bold  Contributing Writer  pbold1@murraystate.edu   Hammocking, slacklining and climbing trees in the Quad will no longer be permitted because of the irreversible damage it can cause to trees. Signs have been placed around the Quad to inform students and visitors about the new change.  This decision was reached after university staff noticed tree limbs Read More

Letter to the Editor 11/14/19

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In the past, there were a lot more trees and forests. Trees use photosynthesis to pull CO2 out of the air, and trees contain a huge amount of carbon. Presently, there are fewer trees around the world, so trees are not pulling as much CO2 out of the air now. Our oceans contain a lot Read More

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