Getting involved on campus, especially within a student’s major, gives them the most bang for their buck. David Balthrop, chair of the department of theatre, said it’s practical for students to get involved. “Students should be involved because they’re paying a lot of money to have the experience,” Balthrop said. He said students who join Read More
The final count for Murray State enrollment soared past the estimated 11,000 for the fall 2014 semester. Enrollment increased steadily from 10,022 students in 2008 to 11,207 this semester. Fred Dietz, associate vice president for Enrollment Management, said increased enrollment can be attributed to a number of factors, but the cost of attending Murray State Read More
“Drunk or dying? You make the call”; that’s the slogan for Aware. Awake. Alive., a nonprofit organization that educates people about the dangers of alcohol and the medical Amnesty law. More than 15 states have a Medical Amnesty law that grants a limited legal immunity to intoxicated minors who seek medical attention for themselves or Read More
Increased reports of criminal damage, a decrease in theft and an increase in liquor and drug violations were a few of the figures released in the Murray State Police Department’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Numbers were compared from the 2010, 2011 and 2012 academic years in the report released Feb. 5. Other universities, Read More
The Murray State Collegiate FFA chapter will take part in the nationwide celebration of agriculture next week. Since 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday has been designated as National FFA Week for FFA chapters everywhere to commend agricultural efforts and promote the purposes FFA serves. Mercedes Smith, junior from Lowes, Ky., serves as president Read More
Our View The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. The publication of the Annual Campus Security Report and Fire Safety Report signifies a positive change in how Murray State keeps students informed on crime in their area. Transparency is important for feeling connected with the University and it Read More
Winter weather, the hope of class cancelations and confusion over schedules plagued students this week. Ice and a small amount of snow fell on campus Sunday night and another round of a wintery mix fell Tuesday. Murray State decided Monday morning to institute a two-hour delay schedule, where all classes after 7:30 a.m. met later Read More
College students may be stereotypically poor, but Murray State’s campus is a profitable place for people looking to steal high-dollar gadgets like cell phones and laptops. This often makes on-campus students victims of theft. According to the Murray State Police Department, theft of property is the most common offense at the University, with 246 cases Read More