Erinn Finley Staff Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu The Pride Center and Alliance are both working to bring the community together during Pride History Month through events and encouragement of self-expression. The Pride Center has celebrated expression throughout the month of October, said Abigail Cox, the interim coordinator of the Pride Center. “Expressing pride and support through the Read More
Sarah Mead Staff Writer smead@murraystate.edu As a part of LGBTQ history month, the Education Abroad office is currently promoting resources for the LGBTQ community. “While it is important for any student to research his or her host country before departing, for an LGBTQ student, it is essential,” according to LGBTQ Abroad, the Study Abroad Office’s Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Breanna Harris Contributing Writer bharris17@murraystate.edu Chick-fil-A celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 25 welcoming students, faculty, staff and the public. President Bob Jackson said the Murray community has long awaited the arrival of Chick-fil-A on campus. “We are appreciative of everyone’s patience as final preparations are made by those who Read More
Claire Smith Staff writer csmith110@murraystate.edu Photo by Richard Thompson/The News FAME, a drag show that takes place on campus once a year, provides people with a space safe to be themselves. This year’s show took place on Tuesday, March 12, in the Curris Center Ballroom. MC Lampe, LGBT programming coordinator, has been with the LGBT Read More
Story by Bridgette McAuliffe, Staff writer Photo by Nora Crafton/The News The Murray State Alliance and LGBT Programming Office helped students on campus celebrate Pride this Week with a variety of events. MC Lampe, coordinator of LGBT programming, was in charge of organizing the week’s events, including the kick-off party on Oct. 11. The event Read More
Even as Alliance members raised awareness and spread support for National Coming Out Day in the Curris Center Friday, Jody Cofer randall, LGBT program coordinator, said members kept their eyes on the prize: Homecoming. Cofer randall said due to limited resources and people, Alliance chose to use more of its energy preparing for its Homecoming Read More
In support of inclusive public policies and an increasingly diverse society, Alliance, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender campus group, along with LGBT Programming, held the event, Celebrate and Support a Fair Kentucky. Approximately 100 people attended the fundraiser on Saturday in support of the LGBT community. Jody Cofer, LGBT program coordinator, said this was Read More
