By Sydni Anderson, Staff writer In classrooms across the United States, a new phrase has emerged: Trigger Warning. After the University of Chicago sent a letter to incoming freshman regarding its lack of support towards trigger warnings last year, these warnings have been a hot topic in the media. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “trigger warnings” are Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board In the modern university classroom, the phrase “trigger warning” can be as controversial as any sensitive material following its utterance. The two schools of thought on this issue are equally passionate and divided – while some professors see the use of Read More
Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer The Faculty Development Center is starting a series of “Coffee and Conversation” discussion meetings to talk about topics that affect teaching and learning on campus. The first discussion will cover the topic of trigger warnings, which the Faculty Development Center defined as “statements or alerts on assignments or syllabi that warn Read More