Levi Brandenburg Contributing writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu Breanna Harris Contributing writer bharris17@murraystate.edu A forum was held on April 9 for faculty regent candidates to explain why they should be elected. Candidates for faculty regent include Bassam Atieh, Katherine Farmer, Kemaly Parr, Melony Shemberger and Paul Walker. Candidates answered questions from the audience. “Why are you uniquely qualified Read More
Mallory Hlava Contributing writer mhlava@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents held a special meeting on April 5 to discuss changes to the budget. Tuition rate increase Jackie Dudley, vice president of finance and administrative services, previously discussed a 1- to 3-percent increase for undergraduate and graduate students at the March board meeting. The motion was passed Read More
Story by Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Tuition increases, deferred maintenance and increased pension costs were discussed on March 28 at the University Tuition and Budget Forum. President Bob Jackson defined the upcoming budget changes and goals at the Budget Advisory Committee FY20 Budget and Tuition Review. Jackson said the main focuses of the budget Read More
Story by Haley Penrod Staff Writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu Take Back the Night was hosted on April 2 to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Abigail Cox, the coordinator of the Women’s Center, said this is a tradition at Murray State. “It’s sort of a gathering of people who feel passionately about sexual assault prevention,” Cox said. “For Read More
Story by Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Five faculty members have been nominated to take on the role of faculty regent. Whoever is elected faculty regent will be responsible for representing faculty members on the Board of Regents. The candidates competing for the position are Bassam Atieh, Katherine Farmer, Kemaly Parr, Melony Shemberger and Paul Read More
Story by Cady Stribling Staff writer cstribling1@murraystate.edu Calloway County will soon welcome its first HempWood manufacturing operation to expand the hemp industry. Governor Matt Bevin announced plans on March 19 for a new $5.8 million investment that will create 25 full time jobs, according to the press release. Kentucky recently approved the 2018 farm bill, Read More
Story by Haley Penrod Staff writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu Students can register for the fall 2019 semester starting on April 8. Registration will open via MyGate April 8-12, depending on students’ status. Some students forget to properly prepare with their academic adviser, which leads them to register late. If students register late, they may be unable to Read More
Story by Miranda Carpenter Staff writer mcarpenter4@murraystate.edu The Racers’ 17th appearance in the NCAA Tournament has enhanced Murray State’s finances, publicity and recruitment efforts. “With nearly $5.7 million in gifts received over the first three quarters this fiscal year, we have already raised 50 percent more dollars than what was raised all of last fiscal Read More