Opinion
Jaywalking: Winter worries
John Walker Opinion Editor The winter is here, along with the end of the Fall semester, and I find myself not having much to write about. In this time of giving and family I find myself conflicted. On one hand I want to enjoy the season and take part in all of the activities it Read More
Penn State is an important conversation
Lauren Book founder of Lauren’s Kids As a victim of sexual abuse from ages 11 to 17, I know my abuser stole the biggest part of my childhood, robbed me of my innocence and forever changed my life in ways that cannot be repaid or restored.
Accused have rights, too
Devin Griggs junior from Benton, Ky. We all know the Pledge of Allegiance from reciting it day after day in school. We know about the ongoing debate about the use of “Under God” in the pledge, the Court cases involved, but what we really should be paying attention to is the last stanza of the Read More
The great implementations
Reese Hawkins junior from Princeton, Ky. Expectations. We all have them. We carry them for ourselves, for those around us, even for the things we surround ourselves with. We carry the weight of expectancy.
Way to go, freshmen
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Murray State News. The end of the fall semester is here. For seasoned veterans this can mean a long-awaited Winter Break and for others, graduation. But for many freshmen this is the cut line. The next week is usually the determiner for Read More
How to fix a broken system
Jon Rowland senior from Jonesboro, Ill. I found myself this week waiting in line at the local Walmart with a cartful of groceries wondering why I decided to pick the longest line in the whole store. With no end in sight my mind went amiss and I did what most people do who are waiting Read More