The fate of President Randy Dunn’s stay at Murray State has been decided. Members of the Board of Regents voted 7-4 not to extend the longtime executive in a controversial quarterly meeting shortly before Spring Break. Dunn’s contract is set to expire in June of 2014 and the board decision to vote came at the Read More
Senate files open records request Murray State staff and faculty have begun to discuss concerns with the Board of Regents decision to not renew President Randy Dunn’s contract. STAFF REACTION Staff Congress President John Young issued a statement March 19 – four days after the controversial vote – addressing the congress’ disappointment with the Board Read More
The Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Delta will be re-established at Murray State this fall after being off campus since 1984. The chapter, which first arrived at Murray State in 1967, has been disbanded for 29 years following an incident that led to its ban from campus. A committee compiled of alumni and a member from each Read More
Rose resigns after meeting The night before the critical Board of Regents vote not to renew President Randy Dunn’s contract, several board members met at a Regent’s home in Murray, and Board Chairman Constantine Curris said some University business was discussed. Faculty Regent Jack Rose resigned from the board directly after Friday’s meeting, citing that Read More
Austin Peay took the series after defeating the ‘Breds 6-4. This is the first time since 1992 the Governors have swept Murray State at home. The ‘Breds had many opportunities to tie the game but could not collect. Head Coach Rob McDonald said he thought the team should have done a better job earlier in Read More
In honor of National Women’s History Month, the Women’s Center at Murray State hosted its annual Celebrate Women Luncheon Tuesday in the Curris Center Ballroom. For the 25th year, the Women’s Center hosted the event to pay tribute to the millions of women who work to change the world for the better. According to Abigail Read More
Music is not an easy field to get into. There is a lot of competition and only a few artists will truly make it to the top. Zach Peacock, senior from Cadiz, Ky., and lead singer and guitarist for his band, Peacock and the Feathers are willing to do whatever it takes to make it Read More
Rapper arrested for striking fan on head Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested Wednesday for allegedly hitting a fan on the head with a champagne bottle. The attack occurred at an Atlanta nightclub earlier this month. Mane is facing an assault charge after causing a severe laceration to the man’s head, according to a police report.