Core classes need a better system
Required core courses for undergraduate degrees total 20-23 hours at Murray State. The purpose of general education requirements is to shape students into well-rounded individuals with cultivated perspectives and capabilities. Yet, required courses might not always be as beneficial as intended. Bundled with complex advantages and disadvantages, core classes are thoroughly debated. Determining the origin Read More
Murray’s Family Video set to close
The local Family Video will permanently close its doors. Since it opened, Family Video effortlessly matched Murray’s atmosphere: comforting and family friendly. Families love the familiarity of strolling through aisles and browsing through the many different genres of movies, TV shows and video games. An official closing date for Family Video is not yet confirmed. Read More
Musical talent showcased at Fall Fanfare
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Over 500 people watched in awe as the music department put there talents on display with a spectacular showcase of Murray State’s many talented musicians. On Family Weekend, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts hosted the 13th annual Fall Fanfare concert. The concert allowed different musical ensembles to perform Read More
Alumnus travels in racer style
Grant Dillard Staff Writer gdillard@murraystate.edu Murray State graduate David Bailey has spent his retirement traveling the world to visit iconic locations, and taking pictures in his Murray State gear. Bailey graduated from Murray State in 1970 where he majored in elementary education with a minor in English. In his junior year, Bailey wanted to change Read More
Winner crowned in Mr. MSU pageant
Claire Smith Features Editor csmith110@murraystate.edu The Mr. MSU pageant celebrated its 39th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 20. Ali Eader, philanthropy chair for Alpha Omicron Pi, said preparations for the pageant began in January or February when they booked Lovett Auditorium and decided on a theme. The pageant is one of Alpha Omicron Pi’s biggest philanthropy Read More
University prepares for LGBT+ Pride Week
Iris Snapp Contributing Writer isnapp@murraystate.edu For the second year in a row the Murray State LGBTQ+ community will celebrate Pride Week, emphasizing self expression, LGBT history and activism. Murray State Pride Week, which runs from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, will feature fun and empowering opportunities for the campus community to enjoy. The week also Read More