Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu To commemorate the Centennial Celebration, University Libraries and the Office of Development hosted the Grand Opening of the Centennial Exhibit in Wrather West Kentucky Museum on April 21. Interim Dean of Libraries Cris Ferguson said planning for the exhibit began in 2020 with drafting storyboards, which are now displayed in Read More
Will Groves Contributing Writer wgroves@murraystate.edu Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit Against HB 3 in Kentucky House Bill 3, which was passed two weeks ago on April 13, bans all abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood, joined by the American Civil Liberties Union, received a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for the Read More
Earth Day is the one day each year where people come together to celebrate the Earth and all that it has to offer. “Invest in our planet. What will you do?” is the theme for Earth Day 2022. The theme was decided by earthday.org, the global organizer for Earth Day events. This theme was created Read More
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The University lifted its mask mandate in February after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a “medium” community level for COVID-19. As of today, the CDC reports Calloway County as a “low” community level. With this guidance, campus operations are returning to normal. Only three Kentucky counties are Read More
Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu After making their presence known at the beginning of the semester with petitions concerning COVID-19 and communications, the Murray Chapter of the United Campus workers of Kentucky have voted on and approved a new platform. The platform sets the Union’s objectives, which will focus on the needs of campus workers. The Read More
Ania Boutin Contributing Writer aboutin@murraystate.edu Following feedback from students requesting more culinary options, Murray State Dining Services will partner with local restaurants to bring new food options to campus. David Blank, field marketing specialist for Dining Services, announced Dining’s Retail Takeover plan at a Residential College Association meeting on March 28. Blank said the Retail Read More
Emery Wainscott News Editor ewainscott@murraystate.edu Student volunteers from the Electromechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology student organization traveled on Wednesday, April 20, to compete in the National Fluid Power Association’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. The competition in Ames, Iowa, is being held in person for the first time in three years. The competition will end on Read More
Will Groves Contributing Writer wgroves@murraystate.edu Kentucky Gov. Beshear Vetoes Over 20 Bills in the 2022 Legislative Session Bills vetoed include House Bill 3, an abortion ban of at or after to 15 weeks; Senate Bill 83, a ban on transgender girls playing in girls’ sports; and Senate Bill 167, which would put a locally elected Read More