Everyone remembers the novelty of a “snow day.” Waking up to a blanket of white snow on the ground, only for you to realize you got the day off of school. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, it seems that snow days have become a thing of the past. Schools are now replacing snow days with Read More
Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu After Murray State’s regional vaccination site was postponed because of ice storms, some members of the community received COVID-19 vaccinations on Sunday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 21. Chief Medical Officer Bob Hughes said approximately 945 people received their vaccination on these two days. Hughes said there was an amazing Read More
Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Murray State staff worked diligently over the course of 10 days to keep campus needs met after receiving about 8 inches of snow and fluctuating winter weather, yet many staff and students faced various challenges. Executive Director of Marketing and Communication Shawn Touney said the Facilities Management staff has worked Read More
Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu In under two weeks Murray has had an ice storm and two snow storms which have halted many normal activities for Murray State students. All in-person classes have been moved to remote and the roads have been iced over. The snow may have stopped a lot of activities, but there Read More
Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu The Department of Accounting is hosting its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program as a virtual site beginning on Friday, Feb. 19. According to the Murray State VITA program website, free services will be provided for state and federal tax preparation and e-filing for low to moderate income levels in Read More
Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu With in-person gatherings out of the picture, the Office of Multicultural Initiatives has been hosting a series of virtual events throughout February to celebrate Black History Month and the notable Black figures who have shaped the world. Traditionally, Murray State students would see a week of events hosted by both Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Murray State is home to many talented people, writers, artists and musicians. One of those people is junior Duncan Sandlin, from Russellville, Kentucky. He has a voice, a head full of songs and six strings and he will be performing at the Curris Center on Feb. 24. Sandlin recalled the Read More
Olivia Badalamenti Contributing Writer obadalamenti@murraystate.edu The Counseling Center is now offering a free and virtual support group focused on helping students to cope during the pandemic. Angie Trzepacz, director of University Counseling Services, said the idea came after the Counseling Center saw many of its clients struggling with social isolation, online courses and routine disruptions. Read More