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About the Author


Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy is a Journalism major in the College of Communications. He covers higher education for the off-campus news desk.

Stories by Michael

MURPHY: Airline industry nosedives

Published Thursday, March 25, 2010

Remember the days when getting on an airplane was an adventure? In-flight meals tasted great and you were provided with all the food, pillows, blankets and cokes you wanted. Flying was an excuse to play Game Boy and color. Don’t forget how the charming stewardesses would give little kids the coveted, golden wing pin. Much [...]

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MURPHY: The how-to spring break guide

Published Thursday, March 11, 2010

Many of us will be going on spring break in a few days. I will be venturing off to a certain commonwealth of the United States. Sun, fun and an unhealthy amount of alcohol will surely be involved. And while this is great, there are still a few rules that everyone should adhere to. Here [...]

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MURPHY: The reality of getting older

Published Thursday, March 4, 2010

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are all experiencing changes right now. Not in their bodies (hopefully), but in their attitudes. Although school doesn’t end for another two months, many of us have already checked out, ready to begin what doesn’t start until next fall. Freshmen are ready to become sophomores, sophomores are ready to become [...]

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MURPHY: Bowling night underrated

Published Thursday, February 25, 2010

It’s an exclusive underground fraternity that convenes late at night just once a week. Upon arriving, your only friends are your teammates, and when you enter, leave your personal problems at the door. The only things that matter are your balls. Of course, I am talking about Tuesday night bowling league at the Union Sports [...]

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MURPHY: Winter Olympics Disappoint

Published Thursday, February 18, 2010

Al Gore undoubtedly has a smile the size of the Prime Meridian on his face right now. Much like America’s failure to heed the stern warnings in former Oscar snubs like “The Day After Tomorrow” and “Deep Impact,” many of us disregarded Gore’s global warming theories. But then the Winter Olympics in Vancouver happened. For [...]

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