Coronavirus
Calloway County re-enters red zone
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With cases continually skyrocketing across Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has issued new recommendations for businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments across the commonwealth. In Beshear’s media briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 27, he introduced a slate of guidelines called the “red zone reduction recommendations.” The list includes the following: – Employers allow Read More
Music department takes precautions after positive COVID-19 case
Staff Report After a music student tested positive for COVID-19, the department of music decided to suspend in-person activities to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. Members of Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band Blue, Symphonic Band Gold and Racer Band received an email on Oct. 8 from Director of University Bands Trae Blanco and Read More
COVID-19 cases surge countywide and statewide
Staff Report As Calloway County enters the red zone and cases continue to rise on campus, in the Murray community and across the state, local medical providers are reminding students that tests are available and affordable. According to Chief Medical Officer Bob Hughes, Calloway County has had a total of 697 cases, with 593 recovered, Read More
Professors adjust to new virtual learning environment
Ben Overby Contributing Writer boverby2@murraystate.edu Professors are adapting to new teaching circumstances alongside students who are learning in a new environment. Kevin Qualls, associate professor of television production, transitioned to teaching his four courses completely via Zoom. Qualls believes online learning can be as effective as in-person learning. However, he said he feels that effectiveness Read More
Change of plans: Spring Break canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Bob Jackson sent out an email detailing adjustments made to the spring 2021 semester. “While we are making great strides on campus to minimize the spread of COVID-19, we have examined the academic calendar for the 2021 spring semester for further safety Read More
Updated: Murray State plans to report COVID-19 cases twice a week
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Updated on Sept. 16 In compliance with Gov. Andy Beshear’s and Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack’s requirements for reporting COVID-19 cases, President Bob Jackson said the Murray State COVID-19 dashboard will be updated twice per week. Jackson said University administration communicates with the Calloway County Health Department daily and receives Read More
Murray State reports low COVID-19 case count
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Despite last week’s 29 newly reported cases, Murray State has one of the lowest overall total number of COVID-19 cases among the eight Kentucky public institutions of higher education. Murray State has reported 72 positive cases on campus since Aug.1. The only university that had fewer cases was Morehead State Read More