Dionte Berry Features Editor dberry11@murraystate.edu With in-person gatherings out of the picture, the Office of Multicultural Initiatives has been hosting a series of virtual events throughout February to celebrate Black History Month and the notable Black figures who have shaped the world. Traditionally, Murray State students would see a week of events hosted by both Read More
Dionte Berry Contributing Writer dberry11@murraystate.edu Iris Snapp Contributing Writer isnapp@murraystate.edu Black History Month is the time to celebrate the accomplishments of black people that have positively shaped history, and reflect on what the black community has gone through in the past. The Office of Multicultural Initiatives and Black Student Council have come together to celebrate 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
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. All but one member of The Murray State News’ editorial board, are white. One of our assistant editors is from Belize and we have several black staff writers, but other than that, a majority of the people who work at The Read More
Classrooms were vacant Wednesday afternoon as students gathered in the Quad for an event that never disappoints, All Campus Sing. According to Amanda Benson, chair of All Campus Sing, students began congregating in the Quad long before 3 p.m. to get a good seat. Covering the grass with blankets and towels, sitting under the trees Read More
In contribution to the spirit of appreciation that embodies the month of February, the African Students Club and the Black Student Council find ways to recognize the history of African-American culture. Tonight, the ASC will host the event “A Taste of Africa,” from 6-8 p.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom. The event is open to Read More
Black Student Council represents the largest minority at Murray State and is a part of one of the big four student leadership groups. BSC was brought to Murray State to help celebrate the diverse population. Courtney Brasher, president of the BSC, said the organization not only deals with issues such as student wants, but also Read More