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
Sarah Mead Staff Writer smead@murraystate.edu Murray State’s contract partner Sodexo has opened four new restaurants in the Curris Center this fall, including Starbucks, Steak ‘n Shake, SubConnection and Tres Habaneros. Some students have mixed feelings about the new restaurants on campus. While the new options are advantageous for students who only eat on campus, some Read More
Levi Brandenburg Contributing Writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, the University erected an overflow area to help enforce and maintain an appropriate capacity in Winslow Dining Hall. “We needed this extra seating,” said April Keel, sophomore from Cadiz, Kentucky. “I understand the restrictions that are in place, but it makes it very difficult to Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Addison Watson Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu As COVID-19 becomes a growing concern, President Bob Jackson sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 to the campus community announcing the University will move to online/alternative instruction, effective on March 23 through the end of the spring semester. According to the Centers for Disease Read More
When a university outsources a service, it means it is looking to an outside company to take over that service. For example, Murray State has outsourced dining services, health services and now portions of facilities management. Sodexo, Primary Care and SSC—these are all corporations that have taken over segments of work for the University. So, Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu The Murray State athletic department has partnered with Racer Dining to improve gameday for students. Athletic Director Kevin Saal wants to bring convenience to students who attend games. “Collectively, Racer Dining and Murray State Athletics want to provide a first-class gameday experience,” Saal said. “Convenience is one small way Read More
Board of Regents approves tuition increase The Board of Regents recently approved tuition, housing and dining cost increases for the 2019-20 school year. Murray State tuition will increase by 1 percent, coming to 42 extra tuition dollars per semester for in-state students and $126 for out-of-state students. Housing fees will get a 2 Read More
Story by Alexis Schindler, Staff writer Through its new vendor Sodexo, Murray State will be introducing Chick-fil-A and Einstein Bros. Bagels to campus for fall 2019. Chick-fil-A will be occupying a space in the Curris Center Stables and Einstein Bros. Bagels will be taking over the space Waterfield Cafe currently occupies in Waterfield Library. “This Read More