A new policy, preventing students from smoking between the front doors and benches of Regents Residential College, will go into effect in the coming weeks. The resolution was formed after several residential advisers received complaints from students about people smoking near the doors. “Often if it’s raining, smokers will stand right by the door, where Read More
One of the largest student involvement groups at Murray State is intramural sports, and with such a large number of students involved, accidents are sure to occur. But, with a larger intramural group than last year, some students feel like the injuries are occurring too often. Steven Leitch, director of campus recreation, said the University Read More
In response to recent proposals made by the Obama Administration to reduce gun violence, the American School Counselor Administration applauds President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden for their dedication to making the nation and its schools safer. Kwok-Sze Wong, executive director of ASCA, spoke on behalf of the association in a statement released Read More
Gov. Steve Beshear signed House Bill 7, the agency bonds bill allowing universities to self-fund needed projects on their campuses Thursday. Beshear said the bill would allow for the creation of more than 5,100 jobs – all at no cost to the state’s General Fund. “At a time when we are pushing our students to Read More
As Spring Break approaches, students head to the tanning salons to prepare for beach season. They are faced with the conflict of health effects versus the aesthetic value of summer color. Chelsea Hill, employee at Campus Tan, said peak season for tanning begins as soon as students come back from Winter Break. “I think it Read More
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts will award the Marie Holifield Taylor Piano Scholarship in the Spring of 2014. The endowment level has been reached after its establishment in 2008. The scholarship will be awarded to a music major with an emphasis in piano. Private study is one requirement needed for a piano player Read More
Three Murray State programs, all aimed at helping student success increase at three different levels of a college education, celebrated their work on campus Feb. 18. TRiO, the title of the nationally funded college program, is geared to help students from different backgrounds pursue a college degree. The program provides students from middle school through Read More
Feb. 14 11:36 a.m. – A caller reported a motor vehicle accident at Regents Residential College. Officers were notified and a report was taken. 6:50 p.m. – Officers issued a verbal warning for reckless driving at the Alumni Affairs Building. Feb. 15 3:37 p.m. – A caller reported harassment to the Public Safety Building. Read More