The Murray State News

Murray grad designs app to bring people together

January 16, 2015

Are you having a hard time finding friends with common interests? There’s an app for that. Two Murray State graduates have come together with a team...

Yakkity Yak

September 26, 2014

I’m sure Yik Yak has been in the news enough that I don’t have to tell you about this application. The app has caused uproars on our own campus, and...

Yik Yak targets women, too

September 26, 2014

Being a student at Murray State puts me in a position to be curious about the dark underworld that is “Yik Yak.” Since its popularity spike at the...

Protesters confront racist social media comments

September 12, 2014

In response to recent comments posted on the social messaging app Yik Yak, students and faculty gathered again Tuesday outside of Waterfield Library in...

We get it, you know sports

September 12, 2014

If you choose to read any further, you will probably pick up on the fact that this is the first column I’ve ever written. My editor entrusted me with...

Protest sparks social media reaction

September 5, 2014

While comments posted on a social messaging site in response to a protest last week have angered many on campus, students and faculty say the latest controversy...

Social media policy protects University, suggests clean content

February 17, 2014

When it comes to social media at Murray State, students, faculty and staff are liable to a policy some might be unaware of. The “Murray State University...

Social media position bears responsibility, odd hours

January 29, 2014

When a crisis happens on campus, Dana Howard feels a substantial weight on her shoulders. Howard, social media and marketing manager, is responsible...

Employers seeking social media skill set

April 18, 2013

Convergence is something every major is experiencing as the world moves into the world of technology and the Internet. Furthermore, jobs which require...

Social media campaign incorporated in national case study book

March 14, 2013

Across the United States, multiple higher education institutions have used their skills and knowledge to reach their audience by creating memorable social...

Viral dance videos trend on campus, around world

February 21, 2013

After the incurable hangover of Gangnam Style, the Harlem Shake has taken over YouTube in two weeks. More than 12,000 videos have been uploaded since...

Social media affect election campaigns

October 11, 2012

Students use social media to share their best jokes, their latest complaints and their favorite football team’s scores. Twitter and Facebook are...

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