Author name: Gage Johnson

Tailgates and mask mandates

Gabe Steffen Opinion Editor gsteffen@murraystate.edu Just about every college student knows the wonder of a tailgate; snacks, drinks and socializing all before a sports game. Even in the middle of a pandemic, nothing is going to stop college students from having their fun. But that’s just it! In the United States alone, we have a Read More

Apparent murder-suicide nearby rattles campus

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu At first glance, it appears the home in the 1500 block of Chestnut Street that was the scene of an early morning murder-suicide on Tuesday, March 16, is part of the Murray State campus.  However, the single-family home, even though just feet away from Elizabeth Residential College, is a privately-owned residence.  Read More

Campus temporarily locked down after nearby shooting

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Murray State’s campus was locked down this morning after reports of shots fired near Chestnut Street on Tuesday, March 16.  Local law enforcement arrived at the private property near campus in between Elizabeth Residential College and the Baptist Campus Ministry building on campus after reports of shots being fired. At 7:46 Read More

Williams scores career high, Racers move to .500

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu A dominating performance offensively from junior forward KJ Williams and the Racers led them to a 73-53 win over Tennessee State. The Racers came out of the gate with a lot of energy, stifling the Tigers’ offense, but that didn’t turn into any offense of their own. While Murray State held Read More

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