Graduate student wins Georgia Teacher of the Year
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu A student in the online Doctorate of Arts in English Pedagogy program, Amber Dumbuya, received the 2021-22 Teacher of the Year award from the Georgia...
View ArticleUniversity honors alumni with distinguished awards
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The Office of Alumni Relations hosted the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on Friday, April 22, to honor alumni who have made an impact since...
View ArticleOur View: Campus workers must be heard
Without campus workers Murray State would be a shell of an institution. Therefore, workers’ needs should be taken into account and their voices should be heard. Yet at Murray State, workers’ needs are...
View ArticleChief Videographer says farewell to The News
Joey Reynolds Chief Videographer jreynolds38@murraystate.edu Here’s a fun fact for you. This is my first (and only) article that I have ever written for The News. I’m the only editorial board member...
View ArticleGraduating Chief Copy Editor sends well wishes
It’s been a journey finding my path at Murray State over the past four years. One thing that has always stayed constant throughout this journey is The Murray State News. I came to Murray State in Fall...
View ArticleStudents curate blog highlighting Murray tourism
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu To give her students experience in blog writing and content creation, Associate Public Relations Professor Marcie Hinton created the multimedia...
View ArticleBudget Town Hall outlines inflation adjustment, tuition
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu President Bob Jackson and University vice presidents hosted a Budget Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 28, to address next year’s budget, including...
View ArticleCampus workers advocate for better pay, working conditions
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Murray State College Democrats hosted a Workers’ Rights Rally on Monday, May 2, raising awareness about the removal of the 20-hour-a-week cap and...
View ArticleOur View: A round of applause, please
As the spring semester comes to an end, we at The News want to reflect on the challenges students have had to overcome. For the past two years, one major obstacle in the way of student success has been...
View ArticleBarbecue on the River returns to Paducah
Hannah Caronongan Contributing Writer hcaronongan@murraystate.edu Beautiful Paducah announced on April 12 that after two years of Barbecue off the River, Barbecue on the River is returning to Paducah...
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Board of Regents finance committee approves progressed housing plans
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The pre-development plans for the private public partnership (P3) housing revamp have been approved by the Board of Regents’ Finance Committee....
View ArticleBoard of Regents approves new budget, wage increase, upcoming campus...
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents unanimously voted for a 3% salary increase for faculty and staff along with the new budget for the 2022-2023 academic year and...
View ArticleRacer alumni launch podcast discussing campus history
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu “Hey Racers!” is the first thing listeners hear when they tune into the Racer Alumni Podcast: “Stories from the Finest Place We Know.” The podcast...
View ArticleCampus construction, renovations set to update academic buildings, housing
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The fall 2022 semester will mark the beginning and completion of multiple campus construction projects that will advance student community spaces,...
View ArticleMental Health Highlight: The Women’s Center offers campus resources
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu To target the increase of students in need, the Women’s Center now offers a wider variety of programs, including resources to support sexual assault...
View ArticleSteve Lacy dives into heartbreak on new album
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu With a summery blend of R&B, alternative and rock, Steve Lacy sings about the woes of heartbreak and joys of love in his sophomore solo album...
View ArticleRacers experience semester start without COVID-19 restraints
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu For the past three academic years, the University was forced to adapt to COVID-19 through changes such as masking and social distancing, but the...
View ArticleCampus food pantry addresses food insecurity
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Food insecurity plagues 40% of college students, according to a study from the counter.org. Murray State is one of many universities hoping to...
View ArticleDoechii showcases her versatility in new mini album
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu Doechii’s “she / her / black B****” marks the beginning of her new record deal with Top Dawg Entertainment and experimentation with new sounds....
View ArticleCounseling Center to teach free mental health courses
Ava Chuppe Staff Writer achuppe@murraystate.edu Starting this semester, the Counseling Center will switch from guest speakers to University personnel in its free Mental Health First Aid courses. The...
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