Our View: Senate prioritizes filibuster over voters’ rights
To be an American means playing a role in voting for candidates that represent towns, states and the nation as a whole. A bill supporting voter rights seems like it would be a shoo-in, but the bill...
View ArticleNews Reviews: ‘KicK iii’ becomes highlight of Arca’s album series
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu Electronic artist, Arca released “KicK iii” a fiery sound-saturated industrial electronic album. Alejandra Ghersi Rodriguez, professionally known...
View ArticleCampus housing redesign underway
Jillian Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Murray State’s public-private partnership plans to revitalize housing by offering students more layout options and updated facilities. A...
View ArticleBeshear urges vaccination for young children
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against COVID-19 in a Jan. 24 press conference. This came after Beshear’s...
View ArticleOur View: Student voices are easily hushed
Student journalism is a key step for those on the journalism path. However, student journalists have found their voices are not always seen as equal to that of independent journalism organizations....
View ArticleProgram plans culturally immersive courses in Mexico
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu The Kentucky Institute of International Studies has organized a winter study abroad program for in-state college students. The two-week...
View ArticleAs COVID-19 cases rise, the Murray State UCWKY Chapter issues ‘Keep all...
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The Murray State Chapter of the United Campus Workers of Kentucky sent the “Keep All Racers Safe” petition to administrators, asking for an...
View ArticleCyber Center rebrands as tech needs change
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents approved the Cyber Education and Research Center, which will emphasize cybersecurity and continue to provide education,...
View ArticleCurris Center parking lot options become more student-focused
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Students have more parking options at the Curris Center, thanks to changes started at the beginning of January. In collaboration with University...
View ArticleOur View: Administration fails to validate campus union’s concerns
As the Spring semester began, the Murray State Chapter of the United Campus Workers of Kentucky became a loud voice advocating for worker needs following the December tornadoes along with a spike in...
View ArticleWrather Museum readies for reopen, renovation
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu In preparation for Murray State University’s centennial celebration, Wrather West Kentucky Museum is set to relaunch with new exhibits and events. After...
View ArticleStudent art project commemorates Black History Month
Raleigh Hightower Lifestyle Editor rhightower@murraystate.edu A periodic table is on display outside the Murray State History Department. But it doesn’t display elements. Rather, it displays history:...
View ArticleUniversity celebrates 100 years with presidential lecture, student events
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Murray State is marking 100 years since its founding with a year-long Centennial Celebration. In 1922 Murray, Kentucky, was selected by the state...
View ArticleCaucus votes to approve new name, citing goal of inclusivity
Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu The Women’s Faculty Caucus changed their name to the Gender Equity Caucus to be more inclusive of the transgender community. Danielle Mužina,...
View ArticleFKA Twigs finds brighter sound in her mixtape ‘CAPRISONGS’
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu After her heartbreaking and trauma-riddled sophomore album “Magdalene,” FKA Twigs bursts back onto the scene with her mixtape “CAPRISONGS,” which...
View ArticleOur View: Legislators create laws without public interest
Citizens expect elected officials, as public servants, to work toward making laws that benefit the people, but it seems as though legislators are not serving those who elected them. In the 2021...
View ArticleMitski returns after brief hiatus with sixth album
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu In her sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell,” Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski Miyawaki, known professionally as Mitski, expresses a sense of...
View Article‘Feel Good February’ advocates for student mental health
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The Center for Student Engagement and Success hosted a kick-off event, “Feel Good February,” for the spring semester’s Racer’s Empower: Healthy Mind,...
View ArticleDevelopment office fundraises to honor campus centennial
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The Office of Development announced three fundraising campaigns as part of Murray State’s Centennial Celebration. Executive Director of Development...
View ArticleAs Wilson, Wells Halls undergo structural repairs, students say renovations...
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Facilities Management started renovation on Wilson and Wells Halls earlier this semester, which includes window replacement and structural...
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