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Draw on love, not hate

Students often stop to look at the silly drawings and phrases scattered throughout the Zen Garden- mocking them, agreeing with them and even adding their own. When something offensive is displayed on the wall, do students continue mocking, agreeing and adding or do they step up and do something about it? Ask yourself what you Read More

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The state of Murray State

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Murray State has always been a second home for thousands of educators, artists and sports stars. Students arrive on campus expecting to form lasting relationships and learn from the nation’s best, and few leave disappointed. Though the facilities may change and Read More

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Teachers are rightfully taking a stand

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. When lawmakers wish to deflect attention away from the issue at hand, they often cry “what about the children?” After years of education cuts and the subsequent devaluing of our public education system, we know they aren’t fighting for our nation’s Read More

News media and you: better together

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. How the press covers news has evolved over the years, as has the medium through which the news is reported. However, the reporter’s purpose has not changed: educate and inform the masses to ensure they vote. It’s a simple premise, but Read More

Finding a needle in a gun-stack

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. Our reliance on the sciences is undisputed. From Galileo Galilei to Hedy Lamarr, how we live today has been shaped by some of the brightest scientists through the centuries. There is not a single person that hasn’t benefited from scientific research Read More

Don’t take the internet at face value

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. It’s no secret our personal information is not always as personal as we would like it to be. At times it seems strangers on the other side of the globe know us better than we know ourselves. The recent revelations regarding Read More

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A not-so-free throw

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. If you have a television, radio or internet access, chances are you’re aware basketball season is in full swing. And for those keeping score, the Murray State Racers are having an exceptionally great season so far. But while the points are Read More

A slippery slope

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. The Olympic Games have long represented unity, (mostly) friendly competition and, perhaps most importantly, money. To host either the summer or winter games is an honor, yes, but also a huge commitment. There are few cities that have pockets deep enough Read More

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