Weekly video: News from across campus
News Editor Rebecca Walter talks about upcoming coverage in The Murray State News.
VIDEO: Protesters speak out against racism on campus
Students, faculty and staff gathered in front of Waterfield Library Tuesday to protest racist comments made on social media platform Yik Yak. The comments were anonymously made after protesters spoke out against violence in Ferguson, Mo., two weeks ago.
Student hit by car on Hughes Street
A Murray State student was hit by a car on Hughes Street by Mr. J’s Grill and Pub this afternoon while crossing the street to reach a parking lot. Officers and Murray Ambulance Services reported to the scene after receiving an emergency call from a bystander who witnessed the accident. One witness, junior Logan Carroll Read More
Racers make quick work of the Bulldogs
Thirteen seniors were honored pre-game for Senior Night as the Racers kicked off their season at home against Union College Thursday night. Pre-game concluded with hundreds of freshmen led by President Bob Davies rushing the field in the first ever “Gold Rush” hosted jointly by Athletic Marketing and Promotions and the Office of Student Affairs. Read More
Regents talk Title IX, projects at annual retreat
Light was shed on sexual harassment policies, risk management issues and future construction projects at an annual Board of Regents retreat today. In the off-campus, relaxed clubhouse of the Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course, Regents, administration and staff gave their input on various Murray State projects. Risk management was an important topic for the Read More
Weekly video: looking forward to Racer football
Mallory Tucker, sports editor at The News, talks about the upcoming Racer football season and the special section in Friday’s paper.
VIDEO: Students comment on Ferguson protests, violence
The Murray State News Opinion Editor Carly Besser asked students across campus to share their opinions regarding protests in Ferguson, Mo. On Aug. 9, 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot to death by a Ferguson officer, sparking community protests, violence and arrests. The students speaking in order are Chaveon Harper, junior from Paducah, Ky.; Olivia Chamberlain, sophomore Read More
University names new Greek Life coordinator
Kendall Harris, a Murray State graduate student, was named the new Greek Life coordinator by the Office of Student Affairs on Monday. Harris was extended a one-year contract to fill the position temporarily and the position will be advertised again during the 2014-15 academic year. Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, and Re’Nita Avery-Meriwether, Read More