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
Column by Rachel Wood, contributing writer After a lot of traveling this summer, I discovered I’m a huge fan of museums (and not just because they are usually one of the few free things to do in larger cities). I certainly don’t fancy myself an art critic or even a historian, but I feel qualified Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor There will always be a conversation happening about how media affects its viewers – especially young ones – and how problematic video games, movies, advertisements, etc. can influence real actions. I usually don’t feel a reason to speak about the problem, but a certain Netflix show has me troubled. Read More
Column by John Muenzberg, lecturer of philosophy Why are you going to Murray State? Presumably it is because a bachelor’s degree will help you become the person you want to be in the future. Curiously, recent research in psychology indicates the further in the future we imagine the less we think of that future self Read More
Column by Rachel Wood, contributing writer When I was in middle school, I’ll admit I was a bit of an annoying superfan; I was obsessed with TV shows, video games, bands, books, basically anything that had a fan following. While I think I’ve mellowed out (at least a little bit) since then, I’m reminded that, Read More
Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor Once every few days, weeks or months, we all receive those sobering emails from campus safety labeled “Timely Warning.” From what I’ve heard, alumni who still use their campus email still receive these notifications, grimly reminding them that, even if they’ve left the troubles of Murray State, there are Read More
Column by Robert Valentine, senior lecturer of advertising Adios, graduating seniors. Of course, some of you won’t leave until after graduation, but a few have been “gone” for a couple of weeks. The body will walk across the stage at the CFSB Center, but the mind wore out and left the classroom long ago. If Read More
Column by Dylan Doyle, contributing writer April is an interesting month here at scenic Murray State – spring is in the air, flowers and trees are coming back to life after our balmy winter and the stairs of Lovett Auditorium are silent after weeks of All Campus Sing practice. Or are we supposed to call Read More