Last week the Pew Research Center published findings regarding media consumption habits. It had a few things to say about of college-aged students. Specifically, it had some ideas about how and where you get news. The study is called, “12 Trends Shaping Digital News.” Maybe if somebody tweets you a link, you’ll read it. Here Read More
Sexual assault is a widely discussed topic at Murray State, especially with four reported assaults this semester alone. One thing that caught my attention about the most recent report is that the victim did not want to press charges against the offender. I don’t know the victim or the offender, but I was Read More
“We feed from the scraps that befall the grace of ‘Great Men’s Jowls.” I first heard this line from its original author and future novelist Connor Jaschen. We were having an everyday conversation about ladies and literature, and he dropped this line on me from the novel he is writing. It had a much greater Read More
I dropped my first class last week. As a traditionally good student with the perseverance to stick things out, this took a toll on my conscience for a while. I’ve never been a quitter. I wasn’t failing this class, but I didn’t feel confident in my performance. It wasn’t in my major, it wasn’t what Read More
It’s that special time of year again. No, it’s too early for Christmas, despite the Walmart mannequins wearing vampire fangs and Santa hats. It’s too early for Thanksgiving, too. It is the perfect time for vice presidents, volunteer event coordinators and publicity chairmen across campus to get a box. You might want to get a Read More
I remember very little of my early childhood. From my birth until I was 12 years old is kind of a blur, but there are always moments that will stick with me forever. One of these involved Y2K. I remember watching the news about how the world was ending and I was pretty Read More
Beginning at birth, Americans grow up with the idea that there is no better place to live. We are told that America is the cornucopia of education, wealth and freedom, and people in other countries admire our situation and hope that one day they can experience it for themselves. But what happens when we put Read More
The Supreme Court began its October session last week. Oral arguments on important issues will be heard. Opinions won’t be released until June. There will be lots of speculation in between now and then. It might as well start here. Several cases concerning state law will be heard. That’s the common thread. Whether a state Read More