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Senior Mirinda McClure decorates graduation cap with a message of hope. (Photo courtesy of Mirinda McClure)

Senior maintains hope despite canceled graduation

May 6, 2020

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer [email protected] To spread positivity during these trying times Murray State senior Mirinda McClure posted...

Don't take the internet at face value

Don’t take the internet at face value

March 30, 2018

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...

Living a distracted life

Living a distracted life

March 1, 2018

Written by Bob Valentine, Contributing writer It is official: We are living distracted lives in a distracted world. There, doesn’t that make you...

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We didn’t stop the fire

September 28, 2017

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board It’s always easy to ruin a good day if you have your cellphone...

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Alpha Sig breaks ground with online fundraising

November 20, 2015

Story by Connor Jaschen, Features Editor Alpha Sigma Phi brought a 21st century redesign to the age old philanthropy event concept with their new fundraising...

Facebook’s Evolution from the Original Social Network

Facebook’s Evolution from the Original Social Network

October 16, 2015

Column by Taylor Grace Suiter, Senior from Brentwood, Tennessee “Back when I joined Facebook there wasn’t a ‘like’ button. If you thought...

Professors take stand on accepting student friend requests via social media websites

October 18, 2013

This is the second story in our social media series. The features writers at The News will report on how students and professors are using social media...

Lori Allen/The News Jie Wu, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts, oftentimes sends friend requests as well as receives friend requests from students.

Would you accept the request? – Students ponder pros, cons of accepting friend requests sent by professors

October 4, 2013

Social media has been integrated into the every day lives of both students and professors. But what is the proper etiquette when it comes to friending...

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...

Students share what works on Facebook, Twitter

September 20, 2012

Fingers fly over keyboards, statuses are updated and students’ minds leave campus to tune in to the world of social media. Students work and study,...

Employers crack down on social media sites

March 29, 2012

Social networking has taken over how people communicate and connect. Employers at various jobs have noticed and are doing more than calling references...

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