Opinion

Jaywalking: 5 billion too many

John Walker Opinion Editor This week the total world population reached 7 billion human beings, supposedly. Even if the number is not entirely accurate there is no reason to believe our population levels are not dangerous. We are reaching an important point in the history of our species. We have reached carrying capacity.

Library needs more discussion

Stephen Herr assistant professor of educational studies, leadership and counseling In his inaugural address, Randy Dunn spoke of the need for Murray State to build a new library. What Dr. Dunn could have known about the needs of Murray State after such a short time here is beyond me. What he might know about libraries Read More

Let’s not do this one again

Aaron Carpenter graduate student from Paducah, Ky. “Disappointment.” This was the word that came to mind when I attended this year’s production of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” As a longtime Murray State student and “Rocky Horror” enthusiast, I had become accustomed to the years-long tradition of cooperation between the Student Government Association and the Read More

Landscaping is a must

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Murray State News. Last semester’s storms left more than their share of damage across the community and on our campus. Most notable was the loss of many larger flora in the Quad and elsewhere, specifically two of the largest trees in the Read More

Day-to-day all across the campus

Hannah Leskosky junior from Paducah, Ky. In 11th century Japan, a woman of the court named Sei Shonagon wrote a series of notes on things that both pleased and irritated her. Her work, “The Pillow Book,” was similar to a modern day journal and often jumps from one subject to another. Although I am completely Read More

At the head of the table

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Murray State News. Napoleon said an army marches on its stomach. That saying is true not just for French dictators but the rest of society as well. There are plenty of other food sayings out there but we’re sure you get the Read More

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