The Murray State News

Surviving college isn’t easy… but here are a few tips

August 26, 2020

Addison Watson Assistant News Editor awatson25@murraystate.edu Students are roaming campus, faculty have designed their courses and the infamous squirrels...

Stress solutions for students: Tips on surviving and thriving during finals week

November 30, 2017

Story by Amy Turner, Staff writer Photo courtesy of static.pexels.com It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around campus. All of the extra...

Can’t write? Build a house

April 28, 2016

Column by Hallie Beard, Opinion Editor I’ve recently uncovered the holy grail of writing tips. Faced with an ungodly number of papers to write...

“At the top.”

April 10, 2015

So it seems like I get email upon email from people who read my column and want me to give them tips on how they can meet their favorite celebrity. While...

How to have fun on Spring Break… on a budget!

March 12, 2015

Spring Break is upon us. Trips, however, may come with a price tag larger than a student’s bank account. The following list combines discounts from...

Step one: Don’t rape

February 13, 2015

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. It should be common sense that Public Safety and Emergency...

Extreme Makeover: College Edition

August 22, 2014

Moving into a residential college can be disheartening because of the drab floors and blank, white walls. With some cheap and simple do-it-yourself projects,...

HEALTHY HABITS: Five tips for students to ensure an energized, illness-free semester

February 7, 2014

With the temperatures steadily dropping, a decrease in daylight hours and a full schedule to maintain, students may find it difficult to manage their...

Students, professors offer studying tips, tricks

May 2, 2013

It’s that time of the year again when students stock up on late-night snacks and spend countless hours in the library preparing for their multiple exams. There...