We can all agree that there is a strong liberal agenda within the faculty on campus. One professor, for example, was mocking another of her colleagues on the statement, “the biggest problem America faces today is that of the ‘nanny-state.’” Steve Jones, last semester, wrote an exceptional article about the manipulation of government-funded incentives. Many Read More
On May 15, 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation unconstitutional in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans. This ruling came at a pivotal moment in the battle for civil rights and helped pave the way for numerous opportunities for African-Americans in the battle for equality. From the marble steps Read More
As recent headlines declaring Chicago the murder capital of America make clear, our nation’s youth, especially those living in some of our most underserved communities, are facing an epidemic of violence. We know that most of the crime youth engage in happens after school, when most are under supervision by their parents. With nearly 85 Read More
Murray State Students, You’re correct in that you never received an email from SGA regarding ticket prices going up. As far as getting information out there about parking rules, it’s all on the Murray State parking website: http://www.murraystate.edu/HeaderMenu/Offices/PublicSafetyAndEmergencyManagement/ParkingManagement.aspx, also the QR Code on your parking tag actually takes you to the parking regulation website. I Read More
What’s the biggest joke on campus? Surely it’s the biggest joke on campus? Surely it’e way Murray State does parking. The rules that come with attempting to park a vehicle at Murray State are enough to make even the most polite among us cuss like a sailor, and for good reason – there are no Read More
Recently in Paris, Tenn., a gay man was attacked and beaten unconscious by three men. They wrote a homophobic slur across his forehead and attempted to burn down the health foods store where he worked. Thankfully, he regained consciousness and was able to escape and call the authorities. His attackers ran away before they could Read More
In giving a “jeer” to the mac and cheese burger served recently at Winslow Dining Hall, it would seem you are a very minor minority. More than 600 of those burgers were served, exceeding expectations by about 150 servings. Furthermore, the pesto chicken that was also served that night, and which typically is scooped up Read More
It is the afternoon of Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 as I write this note. Another Veterans Day Holiday has come and gone on the Murray State campus with little or no recognition. During my nine years at the University, we have had a few Veterans Day activities, but we have never closed the campus to Read More