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Focus Area Spotlight: Astronomy
At the Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP) at Murray State University, the Astronomy focus area is spearheaded by Rico Tyler, who has been an instructor with the GSP for 42 years. During week one at the GSP, astronomy scholars built personal telescopes from scratch, under Rico’s guidance. The completion of these telescopes was the key to…
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The Science & Art of Stress Management
Written by Tyson Cavinder Stress appears to many as a constant form of pressure that affects daily life. Scholars within the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) are often accustomed to performing and functioning under this stress. In order to function with stress, scholars are able to use strategies and methods to bridge the gap. This was…
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Taking the Stage: Week Two Showcase
Written by DeLana Wooldridge | July 15, 2026 Due to the volume of performances in this showcase, scholars who already performed were not featured, along with scholars who participated multiple times during the second showcase. We appreciate and recognize the effort that these performers dedicated to perfecting their acts and apologize about the inconvenience. Each…
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OPINION: The Untold History of Free Speech
By Riley Young | July 15, 2026 On July 4th, 2026, the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary. While some commemorate this event with extravagant fireworks, festivities, and barbecues, others take the time to appreciate the values and principles which the country was built upon and which greatly shape US culture. The right to free…
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The road to stardom: Showcase Week One
Written by Aureliz Roman | July 10, 2026 On Friday, June 26th, GSP scholars flooded Johnson Theater for the very first showcase of the 2026 season. During the week, participating performers and tech crew attended showcase protected times on Tuesday and Thursday to prepare for the night. To maintain a respectful atmosphere for performers, scholars…
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OPINION:The Importance of Free Speech – A 250th Special
Written by Lilian Kreitzer In honor of the United States’ 250th birthday, it seems an appropriate time to consider the sheer importance of one of the founding principles this country was built on: the freedom of speech. The first amendment – the freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the…
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This GSP Life: Resident Advisors and Office Staff
Photo by Michael Frazier By Aureliz Roman and Almir Memic | July 8, 2026 This past Thursday, July 2, Scholars had the opportunity to attend a second session of ‘This GSP Life”. The GSP office staff and resident advisors imparted words of wisdom, shared future advice for scholars, and told unique stories. Our Resident Advisors…
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OPINION: Is Modern Journalism AI Slop?
Millions of people across the world are incorporating AI into their daily lives. Large AI companies like ChatGPT by OpenAI Claude by Anthropic, and Gemini by Google, are starting to become substitutes for search engines. This has effects on everyday life that span beyond quick searches. Some journalists have started using AI to mass produce…
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OPINION: AI and its impact on journalism
By Bridget Butler, Harrison Trosper, Matt Zoglman, and Presley Potter | JUL 1, 2026 In a world of ever-developing technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the fastest growing technology markets on the planet. Despite ethical, environmental, and security issues, industries around the world have begun to implement AI into daily practices. Journalism is…
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OPINION: AI’s attack on journalism
By Riley Young, Aureliz Roman, DeLana Wooldridge | July 8, 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has completely overtaken the global stage in recent years. This technology is widely accessible and capable of performing tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence, including data analysis, pattern recognition, and content generation. For journalists, generative AI is field-altering. It can…
