Raleigh Hightower Lifestyle Editor rhightower@murraystate.edu Murray State alumnus Phillip Dishon has embarked on an award-winning entertainment career, drafting several critically acclaimed horror scripts. Dishon graduated from the Murray State Honors College with a major in journalism and electronic media and a minor in creative writing in 2007. Though Dishon later studied film production in Miami, Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Healthcare providers have always shown their compassion and commitment towards their patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. During Women’s History Month, Murray State has paid tribute to women in nursing. On Thursday, March 25, the School of Nursing and Health Professions held a virtual event over Zoom to talk about Read More
Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Murray State alumni have taken their nu metalcore band, Cohen, to the next level after signing with Modern Empire record label two weeks ago. With Modern Empire, band member Trever Williams and former Murray State students Nick Erickson, Zachary Orr, Gage Girten and Kenton Smith are set to release a Read More
Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Alumni of The News have been invited to reconnect for The News’ virtual Homecoming reunion. Assistant professor and The News adviser Stephanie Anderson and professor Leigh Wright organized the event in coordination with the Murray Alumni Office. Along with other well-known Homecoming reunions, the goal is to make this reunion Read More
Jillian Rush Contributing Writer jrush4@murraystate.edu Murray State alumnus Jeff Roberts was sworn in as a special justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court on April 21. Roberts took the oath of office for the highest court in Kentucky in his office via teleconference because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. He will replace Justice Christopher Shea Nickell of Read More
Iris Snapp Contributing Writer isnapp@murraystate.edu Beginning in summer 2020, the University will offer a new grant to the children of Murray State alumni pursuing an undergraduate degree. The grant provides in-state tuition to eligible out-of-state students. “The Alumni Legacy Tuition Grant will be a game-changer for alumni families all over the country and the world Read More
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
Claire Smith Features Editor csmith110@murraystate.edu One Murray State couple took a different approach to their engagement photos–an ‘80s-style throwback to what defines their relationship. Madison Moxley and Mason Whitis are graduates of Murray State, and in the last couple weeks their engagement photos went viral. The couple got engaged in Louisville on Aug. 31 and Read More