Cady Stribling Opinion Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Supervillain film “Joker” ended its first month as the highest grossing R-rated film ever. Hype leading up to its Oct. 4 release added to the record-breaking success, as well as the controversy that still has viewers debating it. Disclaimer: this article contains spoilers. The film centers around mentally ill Arthur Fleck, Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Another week, another school shooting. It is an exhausting conversation to have over and over again. Not because it shouldn’t be discussed, but because things are not changing. No matter how intense the debate becomes, our legislators have accomplished next to Read More
Column by Connor Jaschen, Editor-in-chief The ugly face of hate has reared its head. No one can defend these people and no one can defend the violence inflicted – violence that escalated into a terrorist attack, killing a woman and leaving dozens others injured. Let’s not fool ourselves – this is not a new era Read More
Story by Michaelyn Modglin, Contributing writer Student Affairs and the Kentucky Council of Churches held their annual “Conversation and Dessert:” How We Relate to Violence Tuesday to bridge the gap of differences within the community and create a place to talk about them. More than 86 individuals attended, including students, faculty and community members. “The matter Read More
Violence is not always physical. Sometimes one person in a relationship can take over by designing class schedules, learning passwords or controlling their partner’s bank account. Intimate violence is emotional, mental or physical abusive behavior that is exhibited in relationships through controlling a partner’s life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Read More
Sports are obviously about beating someone – the opponent. But no one can turn a blind eye to the beatings that have been all over the media lately, headlined by Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens and Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings. I’m all about high level competition, and I’m constantly amazed by the Read More
Between 600 and 700 students will have to wait until the spring semester before they can attend the Women’s Center annual Take Back the Night event. The new date for Take Back the Night is now March 30, as opposed to being held in September, and will still be held on Cutchin Field. The date Read More
As recent headlines declaring Chicago the murder capital of America make clear, our nation’s youth, especially those living in some of our most underserved communities, are facing an epidemic of violence. We know that most of the crime youth engage in happens after school, when most are under supervision by their parents. With nearly 85 Read More