Are You Doing It For The Right Reasons?
Being overworked and underloved has met its match.
Simon Placr (Murray State ‘20)
Simon Placr (Murray State ‘20)
Simon Placr (PLAY-ser) is an Organizational Communications student at Murray State University. He enjoys playing with his pets, watching reruns of The Golden Girls, and finding new ways to annoy his friends. He is the Event Coordinator for Her Campus Murray State and can be found on Instagram as @simon_lucas98.
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Understanding the Basics of Astrology
If you think you're a "Capricorn-Aquarius cusp," this article is for you.
What is the Bechdel Test, Anyway?
In 1985, Alison Bechdel published an installment in her comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For . In it, two women discuss seeing a movie...
What You Need to Know Before November 6
Midterm elections are November 6. If you are a Kentucky resident, and you don't already know where to vote, find out here. And if you're a...
An Open Letter to My Dog
Dear Bobita, You passed away peacefully at around 11:45 AM today. After two days of you not eating or drinking, and pacing the house all...
What Learning to Read Tarot Taught Me
"Tarot reading is, first and foremost, an art, and a reflection of spirituality."
The Cleanup of Flint's Pipes Has Begun, But What Do We Do Now?
In April 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan switched its main source of fresh water from Lake Huron to the Flint River. This switch,...
Why Student Premium Spotify is the Best $5 I Spend a Month
Back in 2014, I created my Spotify account. (@simon_lucas98, by the way, if you're interested. I make great playlists.) And when I got my...
One Year of Her Campus at Murray State
"First of all, it taught me you can do anything when a Virgo is in charge."
Stop Keeping Fish In Your Dorm!*
*Unless you can take care of them properly. I've been in the aquarium hobby for nearly three years. As much as I love it, and as much as I'...
Kennadi Spraggs: Everything, and Then Some
"You appreciate stuff that you never even took a second thought at, you realize what can be taken away, and you realize who all is there for you when it gets bad."
Embracing Alarms: How To Form a Healthy Relationship with Stress
It's not that stress is bad, we just need to learn how to do it right.
Starting Your Mornings Off Right
I hate waking up, too. Here's how to make it less awful.
Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed: The Power of Asking for What You Want
"And then it dawned on me: it wasn't fair of me to expect things of people that I wasn't communicating to them."
Blend It Up!
I just want to thank whoever made it possible for me to throw a bunch of fruit in a blender and puree it into delicious, mixed-up goodness...
Why Thrift Shopping Is The Best
As anyone I’ve ever gone shopping with can tell you: I love to thrift. I pride myself on being both a bargain hunter and a very patient...
What It Was Like To Grow Up With a Disability
When I was one year old, I was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. A mouthful, I know. To break it down: cerebral palsy is a...
The 20 Best Looks from Drag Race, Seasons 1-9
Season 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered this past Thursday, and the tea is already piping hot. As much as we’re all looking forward to...
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Why Drag Has Gone Mainstream, and What it Means for Entertainment Today
RuPaul’s Drag Race . Once a small blip on the radar of the American consciousness, now one of the most popular reality TV shows in the...
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Smart Answers to Stupid Questions You Get Asked When You Visit Home
Visiting home again after being away for half a semester? While this is often a welcome retreat from the stress of the school year, family...
