Throughout the pandemic an emphasis has been made on campus mental health Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu On-campus groups shine a light on the importance of mental health and create events to provide students with resources. According to the Active Minds website, approximately 89% of college students are experiencing stress or anxiety because of Read More
Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu Murray State received $70,000 of funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief fund (GEER) that will go towards mental health services on campus. Angie Trzepacz, director of counseling services, said the funds will be distributed to all the Kentucky public universities by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). Murray State Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu At the Friday, Feb. 26, Board of Regents meeting, the Board discussed Spring enrollment numbers, a grant dedicated to improving mental health initiatives on campus and other updates. Spring 2021 Enrollment Don Robertson, vice president of student affairs, said the total headcount for the spring semester Read More
Cady Stribling News Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Murray State staff worked diligently over the course of 10 days to keep campus needs met after receiving about 8 inches of snow and fluctuating winter weather, yet many staff and students faced various challenges. Executive Director of Marketing and Communication Shawn Touney said the Facilities Management staff has worked Read More
Olivia Badalamenti Contributing Writer obadalamenti@murraystate.edu The Counseling Center is now offering a free and virtual support group focused on helping students to cope during the pandemic. Angie Trzepacz, director of University Counseling Services, said the idea came after the Counseling Center saw many of its clients struggling with social isolation, online courses and routine disruptions. Read More
Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Grant Dillard Contributing Writer gdillard@murraystate.edu Even if not affected directly, the COVID-19 pandemic can be highly stressful for students, faculty and community members and take a toll on their mental health. It’s important for everyone to make sure they are taking care of themselves both physically and mentally. Esther Malm, Read More
Dionte Berry Contributing Writer dberry11@murraystate.edu To celebrate “Feel Good February,” the Racers Empower: Healthy Mind, Healthy Campus initiative partnered with several on-campus groups to share mental health tips and campus resources, as well as relaxing activities like rock painting and plant potting. Mental health has gone through major stigmas, but in recent years mental health Read More
Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu Breanna Harris Contributing Writer Read More