Cady Stribling Staff writer cstribling1@murraystate.edu Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced a proposal for legislation to change the purchasing age of tobacco. McConnell hopes to introduce national legislation to change the age for tobacco and vape use from 18 to 21. McConnell announced his plans for his proposal during a press conference in Louisville, Kentucky on Read More
Mallory Hlava Contributing writer mhlava@murraystate.edu Melony Shemberger was voted faculty regent after the runoff election ended on April 18. Shemberger answered the following questions from The News on April 22. Some answers have been lightly edited for clarity. What inspired you to run for faculty regent? “I really made the decision in late 2018. Part Read More
Haley Penrod Staff writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling Contributing writer cstribling1@murraystate.edu Excitement, engagements and energy filled the Quad during the 61st annual All Campus Sing April 17. The Honors College secured first place in the independent division with their performance of “Rise Up.” Coming in second was the International Students Organization, followed by the Murray State Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu A student-led production raised awareness of African American women and their experiences at Murray State. Victoria Martin, senior from Central City, Kentucky, directed her own rendition of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf” April 10-12. Victoria said her motivation to put on “For Colored Girls” Read More
Alexis Schindler Staff writer aschindler1@murraystate.edu All Campus Sing is not only an event for entertainment purposes, it also gives back to the Murray community through an instrument drive. “The organizers encourage participants and spectators to bring old musical instruments to the show, which are then donated to area grade school music programs,” according to the Read More
Ciara Benham Staff writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Mallory Hlava Staff writer mhlava@murraystate.edu All Campus Sing has been a beloved tradition at Murray State for 61 years. ACS isn’t only about the music, the occasion also serves as SAI’s biggest philanthropy event. Keena Creason, SAI’s philanthropy chair and junior from Mayfield, Kentucky, said the event was created to Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu After the election for faculty regent ended on April 11, no candidate received a simple majority of the votes required. As required by the Faculty Handbook, a runoff election for the top two candidates will be held from April 17-18 via MyGate. The procedure for the runoff election will be Read More
Haley Penrod Staff writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu A gubernatorial candidate visited Murray State on April 6 to discuss the upcoming election. Adam Edelen, Democratic candidate, has visited campuses across Kentucky to host a town hall style event called Pizza and Politics. He said he hosts these events in hopes of engaging students and members of the Read More