Traveling across the country in a double-decker bus, the Red Bus Project is headed to Murray to make a difference in the lives of orphans around the world. The British-style double-decker bus has been turned into a thrift store, where donations of clothing are available for purchase. The proceeds go to helping orphans find permanent Read More
As junior Matt McGowan crossed the plate with the sun setting in the bottom of the 10th, the ’Breds breathed a collective sigh of relief. The streak was over. Murray State (10-12, 4-5 OVC) snapped its five-game losing streak with a 7-6 extra innings win against the visiting Salukis of Southern Illinois Wednesday. “It felt Read More
In a time where young adult novels are starting to reign supreme at the cinemas, we are given one more book series to become ensnared in. With an intriguing cast, remarkable dedication to source material and wonderful action, “Divergent” succeeds as another novel adapted to film. Based on the novel by Veronica Roth, the film Read More
As I was packing the car, I looked at the items I felt were necessary for the journey I was about to begin. I placed checkmarks by each thing: backpack, school supplies, books, movies, photos, extra-long twin size sheets, bed risers, my entire wardrobe and plenty of quarters for laundry. As I left for college, Read More
The smaller music venues in Murray offer the community a unique, up-close and personal concert with some of the best musicians in the region. Sam Hadfield, singer and songwriter based out of Nashville, Tenn., is coming to deliver a little country, blues and bluegrass to Murray April 10. He will make an appearance for an Read More
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway refused to defend the Commonwealth’s marriage law which put him in good company with fellow Louisvillian and former GOP Chairman Brad Cummings, who waved the white flag of surrender and called on the Kentucky GOP to abandon its defense of man/woman marriage. A teary-eyed Conway said if he appealed the Read More
Alpha Sigma Phi, sporting a 2-1 record, came up short as it failed to knock off undefeated Lambda Chi Alpha in a heated intramural volleyball match Monday night. Both teams were sloppy out of the gate, but it was Lambda Chi that gained the slight edge, jumping out to a 10-5 advantage. Alpha Sigma Phi Read More
The Murray State jazz ensembles have leaped into the limelight this semester. When Todd Hill began at Murray State several years ago, he had trouble retaining one group. Today, he directs five jazz ensembles including jazz orchestra, blue jazz combo, gold jazz combo, jazz lab and symphony orchestra. “When Dr. Hill came here, he barely Read More