Curris Center
Curris Center parking lot options become more student-focused
Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Students have more parking options at the Curris Center, thanks to changes started at the beginning of January. In collaboration with University Parking Services, Student Government Association members worked to find a solution to parking at Murray State after voiced the need for more parking accommodations. Students with any color Read More
Curris Center set to celebrate 40 years
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu The Curris Center reached a major milestone this year: it has served as Murray State’s student center for 40 years. To celebrate the anniversary, the Curris Center is hosting a birthday party on Friday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Director of the Curris Center and Student Life Re’Nita Read More
Campus construction updates aged buildings
Jill Smith Contributing Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Major renovations are underway on Murray State’s campus after the Board of Regents approved a $12.3 million budget for construction improvements on June 4. These renovations are in Lovett Auditorium, Wilson Hall, Wells Hall and the Curris Center. Shawn Touney, executive director of marketing and communication, said this $12.3 million Read More
Town Hall talks fall 2021guidelines, tuition and COLA
Emery Wainscott Contributing Writer ewainscott@murraystate.edu The annual University Town Hall took place virtually this year on Wednesday, April 14. President Bob Jackson outlined plans for the fall 2021 semester, detailed budget updates and how the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will affect Murray State employees. COVID-19 Restrictions Jackson said the administration is planning for the fall 2021 Read More
Racers Helping Racers continues amid pandemic
Erinn Finley Contributing Writer efinley1@murraystate.edu Racers Helping Racers employees continue to donate food to students through the COVID-19 pandemic. Trish Lofton, the administrative assistant for student life, said employees were extremely busy serving students stranded on campus after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. When campus shut down, the pantry workers started Read More
Apparent murder-suicide nearby rattles campus
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu At first glance, it appears the home in the 1500 block of Chestnut Street that was the scene of an early morning murder-suicide on Tuesday, March 16, is part of the Murray State campus. However, the single-family home, even though just feet away from Elizabeth Residential College, is a privately-owned residence. Read More