Pride List highlights LGBT community on campus
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu As campus plans to return to normal operations for the fall semester, so does student life on campus. The LGBT Programming Office has already posted...
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Racer Jam takes place after a year in planning
Emery Wainscott Lifestyle Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Murray State’s Residential College Association held Racer Jam 2021 on Saturday, Aug. 28 on Springer Lawn in front of Hester College. RCA...
View ArticleIncentives aim to boost campus vaccination rate
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Murray State students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to submit their vaccination cards as part of a new incentive program...
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Lactation rooms open for faculty, students, staff
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu On-campus accommodations have been made for lactating mothers with the creation of three spaces that allow for chestfeeding and pumping in private...
View ArticleBoard of Regents honors late regent at quarterly meeting
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu Emery Wainscott Lifestyle Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents swore in three new regents, honored the late Phil Schooley and...
View ArticleSpringer Residential College closes after 59 years
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Springer has been a residential college on Murray State’s campus since 1962, and it’s finally closing its doors to residents. David Looney,...
View ArticleTwenty years: Faculty, staff share memories of the day America was attacked
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu America was under attack 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, and it was a catalyst that has outlined much of America’s international military actions and...
View ArticleThe News Reviews: Certified Lover Boy
Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu It’s no question that Toronto rapper Drake, also known as Aubrey Graham, is on top of the music game and with his recent album, “Certified Lover Boy,”...
View ArticleGraduate’s thesis published in peer-reviewed journal
Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu A recent graduate of Murray State presented her thesis at a national conference and published it in a peer-reviewed journal. Amanda Swift, a...
View ArticleFaculty express concerns about campus COVID-19 precautions
Dionte Berry News Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu With COVID-19 vaccination rates rising, pandemic precautions are not as stringent as they were last year. However Calloway County is still in a highly...
View ArticleThe News Reviews: ‘The Windsor Knot’
Pam Goodwin Chief Copy Editor pgoodwin1@murraystate.edu When one thinks of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, one is likely to picture an old woman in a brightly colored dress and matching hat. Behind...
View ArticleUniversity website receives redesign
Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Aiming to boost mobile users and aid recruitment Murray State plans to relaunch its website later this fall. Charley Allen-Dunn, web and...
View ArticleLGBT Office revamps fall semester activities
Ava Chuppe Contributing Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu This semester, the LGBT Programming Office revamped campus activities Center for LGBTQ+ students. The Center, located at 243 Blackburn Science...
View ArticlePanelists discuss journalism, democracy relationship
Raleigh Hightower Contributing Writer rhightower@murraystate.edu In an effort to promote informed democratic participation, several Murray State faculty members participated in a virtual discussion...
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Campus construction updates aged buildings
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Major renovations are underway on Murray State’s campus after the Board of Regents approved a $12.3 million budget for construction improvements...
View ArticleOur View: Anxiety over climate change grows, governments refuse to act
Editorial Opinion Climate change was an “inconvenient truth” 15 years ago. It’s still inconvenient. Politicians fail to give it the attention it deserves; thus, failing our generation. In a 2021 survey...
View ArticleResource Board works to help caregivers
Ava Chuppe Contributing Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Aiming to connect students, faculty and staff to child and pet care services, the Racer Family Network Resources Board was created on Aug. 12. The...
View ArticlePandemic hurts sorority recruitment numbers
Maggie Helms Contributing Writer mhelms@murraystate.edu Despite making the transition from virtual to in-person recruitment, there was a decrease in women registered for Murray State’s sorority...
View ArticleFamily weekend is back in person
Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Murray State is preparing for Family Weekend this week, which will be back in-person. Last year, Murray State was unable to have any sort of...
View ArticleCurris Center set to celebrate 40 years
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The Curris Center reached a major milestone this year: it has served as Murray State’s student center for 40 years. To celebrate the...
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