The Murray State News

Time for Greeks to grow up

April 11, 2014

Deciding whether or not to go Greek was something I thought about when I enrolled at Murray State. Fraternities and sororities function as support systems...

Don’t trash my degree

April 4, 2014

As both a college student and a journalism student, there are discouraging comments that I constantly have to deal with. College students are subject...

Let’s teach ‘em a lesson

March 28, 2014

In the midst of selecting a new president and reviewing our failure of last year’s budget, I’ve had to hear the words “transparency” and “honesty”...

I’m done with Dunn

March 13, 2014

I remember where I was when it was announced that the Board of Regents decided not to extend the contract of former Murray State President Randy Dunn. I...

Hot Pockets are stuffed with secrets

February 28, 2014

I was shocked when I read on CNN.com that Hot Pockets were on a national recall for contaminated beef. So shocked that I threw my Lean Pockets in the freezer. I...

Tipping is more than a statement

February 14, 2014

I'm sure because it's Valentine's Day, many of you will feel obligated to take your special someone on a date. Most likely a dinner date. Some of you...

Bill Nye, my favorite guy

January 24, 2014

If you are anywhere near my age, Bill Nye is synonymous with science-themed remixes of ‘90s songs and getting out of doing worksheets in class. The...

The SGA blame game

January 17, 2014

It has been typical to use this column space to discuss the shortcomings of the Student Government Association at Murray State, but this is a two-sided...

Are you there, God? It’s me, Dwight

December 6, 2013

As many human rights supporters know, Illinois legislature passed a bill to become the 15th state to legalize gay marriage. While I’m elated that a state...