Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer eshepherd2@murraystate.edu Murray State’s Presidential Lecture Series invited Admiral William McRaven to speak about his career and his connection to the University at Lovett Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. McRaven will speak of his unique connection through his father to the University, which will be followed by a Q&A Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Sextortion has been on the rise both nationwide and on Murray State’s campus. Jamie Herring, chief of the Murray State Police Department, said “sextortion” is the name of a type of scam where the victim meets someone online, typically through social media or a dating platform. The scammer then requests Read More
Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer eshepherd2@murraystate.edu Andy Beshear unveiled his budget to raise teacher salaries and reinstate the teacher loan forgiveness program and teacher’s scholarship program. The budget also covered topics such as children’s health care, Kentucky’s aging infrastructure, funding for teachers’ pensions and the increase of government workers’ salaries. The Kentucky Education Association is supportive Read More
A recent analysis of government statistics suggests that Kentucky health care premiums have increased by 27.26 percent. “Kentucky was found to have the sixth-largest rate increase in annual health insurance premiums at 27.26 percent over a six-year period,” said Emily Lamb, Public Relations Specialist for QuoteWizard by LendingTree, LLC. “QuoteWizard analyzed data from the Agency Read More
Sarah Mead Staff Writer smead@murraystate.edu On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Murray State hosted the No More Cancer Rally for St. Jude Children’s Hospital to end childhood cancer. Tuesday marked the 58th anniversary of the hospital’s founding. In those 58 years, the hospital has increased cancer survival rates from 20 percent to 80 percent. Students gathered in Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Before renovations of Woods Park begins, the University is taking input from the community in an open house on Thursday, Feb. 6, where the project’s design committee will display their potential design. Woods Hall was demolished in 2019 after it experienced water damage and mold growth. After its demolition, McGinnis Read More
Addison Watson Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu Following a Level 4 Travel Advisory to China issued by the U.S. State Department, one Murray State student had to scramble to re-enroll in classes on campus after having to cancel her study abroad plans. Elizabeth Erwin, junior from Crestwood, Kentucky, is a double major in public relations and international Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, but it’s important to remember to practice safety during festivities. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration teamed up to spread the “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” campaign. With the campaign, they hope to urge Read More