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Ranked best at lagging behind?

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. It’s no secret that Murray State is the epicenter of glamour, wealth and sophistication – if our sparkling, state-of-the-art architecture doesn’t draw students, it’s our gourmet dining. Murray State’s dining was recently ranked the top program in Kentucky through Niche rankings. Read More

REAL ID? Real hassle

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Boarding a plane is relaxing for so many reasons: the quick drive to a nice airport, the speedy security lines and the kind, never-invasive TSA screenings. What could make the experience even more enjoyable, more streamlined and efficient? If you’re thinking Read More

Who’s outside the locker room?

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News editorial board. Last week, a recording was released of Donald Trump making violently suggestive remarks about a failed sexual assault – one many have called “locker room” talk. As expected, the video has gone viral, prompting some on-the-fence supporters to question their faith Read More

Belmont, we salute you.

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. When the OVC basketball tournament comes around, Belmont University will continue to be one of our biggest rivals and a school we playfully love to hate. As for right now, however, we applaud the Belmont administration in their handling of a Read More

Show me the money

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. [The camera cuts to GOV. MATT BEVIN, a mask pulled from his face and thousands of dollars in his hand.] BEVIN: “And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids!” [The screen goes dark Read More

Select all that apply

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Most college applications are out to learn the same things via pesky demographic boxes: check here if you’re a citizen, check here if you’re a race we acknowledge, check here if you’re non-traditional. And, while you’re at it, check here if Read More

Proposed tax will drive us away

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. There’s a first time for everything at Murray State: visiting Dairy Queen, discovering Pogue Library and pledging your love for the city sticker. That’s right – strange things are happening in our small town. If any Murray City Council members want Read More

Make no room for hate

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Where Main Street lines the neatly shorn grass and well-watered trees of campus, a sign sticking out of the ground reads there is “no place for hate in our town,” accompanied by a red icon with the word “HATE” struck through. Read More

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