The Murray State News

Walk to highlight suicide prevention

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor • September 28, 2023

To spread suicide awareness, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting an Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sep. 30 at 9 a.m. According...

Wellness Center sponsors suicide prevention walk

MacKenzie Rogers, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023

With hopes to raise awareness of suicide, a life walk for suicide prevention is set for April 15. A “Life Walk” is meant to represent continuing...

Research shows link between nightmares, suicide

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer • February 23, 2023

A Feb. 16 psychology lecture shed light on the connection between nightmares and suicide. Titled “Sour Dreams: The Negative Effects of Nightmares...

Counseling Center and psychology professor provide helpful tips to maintain good mental health

April 7, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Grant Dillard Contributing Writer gdillard@murraystate.edu Even if not affected directly,...

Suicide prevention, a friend in need

August 30, 2016

Editor’s Note: The Murray State News changed the name of the man involved, per his request. Story by Abby Siegel, News Editor and Lindsey Coleman, Contributing...

Campus event to educate on suicide prevention

September 5, 2014

In the time it takes a person to watch an average TV commercial, someone, somewhere has lost a battle. Every 40 seconds, someone takes their own life....

Video update: What’s ahead in Features

September 4, 2014

Breanna Sills, the assistant features editor for The News, outlines what kind of tips you'll pick up in this week's Features section as well as the coverage...

Campus unsure about suicide- awareness posters

September 20, 2012

As a result of three student suicides in the last academic year, Murray State’s Counseling Center has been restructured. The center now hosts an increased...