Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Bri Hunter Contributing Writer briannahunter5@gmail.com On Sunday, June 16, E:60 told former Murray State point guard Ja Morant’s story. After being selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Morant knows where he will get to continue that story. The all-time assists leader for the Racers Read More
Bri Hunter Contributing Writer briannahunter5@gmail.com More than a thousand K-12 teachers descended upon Murray State’s campus on June 11 and 12 to attend the 2019 Summit, a teacher and technology conference. Attendees had the opportunity to receive up to 12 free hours of professional development or Effect Instruction Leadership Act credit, a credit given to Read More
Bri Hunter Contributing Writer briannahunter5@gmail.com Murray State makes history with hemp Murray State has teamed up with new businesses by using industrial hemp to make wood. On May 29, the Hutson School of Agriculture recognized its foundational partners for the new Center of Agricultural Hemp. Congressman James Comer, who was instrumental in legalizing hemp in Read More
Haley Penrod Staff writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu Murray State offers students resources to prepare for exams as finals week approaches. Finals take place from May 4 to May 10. To help students before and during the week, the University provides counseling and tutoring services. Angie Trzepacz, director of counseling services, provided tips for students to cope with Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Journalism students became the teachers on April 30 when they held a trauma journalism training for area journalists. Trauma journalism is defined as reporting on violence, conflict or tragedy with a focus on the aftermath and long-term impact of events on individuals, families and communities. Examples of traumatic events are Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approved tuition and fee increases on April 26 for Murray State students. Shawn Touney, director of communication, said undergraduate students will see a 1 percent increase in tuition go into effect fall 2019. This will add $42 per semester for resident students and $126 Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Murray State awarded a contract to Primary Care Medical Center after concerns from students, faculty and staff were voiced. The new contract will go into effect on June 1. Health services will be located on the first floor of Wells Hall. President Bob Jackson said finding a health services provider Read More
Levi Brandenburg Contributing writer lbrandenburg@murraystate.edu Breanna Harris Contributing writer bharris1@murraystate.edu After beginning construction earlier this year, Popeyes opened in Murray on April 15. Popeyes is a Cajun chicken fast food restaurant first founded in 1972. Supreme Foods, a franchise based in Mayfield, Kentucky, is the owner of the new addition to Murray’s growing number of Read More