Simon Elfrink Contributing Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu After former Murray State Police Chief Jamie Herring retired, Jeff Gentry accepted the position of Interim Chief of the Murray State Police Department. With 20 years of service under his belt at Murray State University, Gentry found himself with the title of Chief after Herring abruptly retired to be with Read More
Simon Elfrink Contributing Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu On Monday, Aug. 3, several Murray State representatives answered questions about dining, housing and the return to campus via livestream in preparation for the fall semester. With the fall semester fast approaching, the Office of Student Affairs felt it was necessary to inform students and parents alike of the atmosphere Read More
Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu Murray State University releases sad news about canceling university-sponsored travel this upcoming fall semester. The main objective of the health procedures is to ensure all students, faculty and staff are suitably equipped to monitor their health in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak as we return to campus. “University-sponsored Read More
Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu As universities begin welcoming students back, there are several new guiding principles that must be followed. Murray State has set 12 guidelines for the 2020-21 academic year. The guidelines consist of different rules for students, faculty and staff to follow a healthy lifestyle. More information about the restart guiding Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu As students begin to return to campus, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Murray State Housing set up a move-in appointment scheduler which went live on Monday, July 27. Students can schedule move-in appointments from Aug. 10 to Aug. 16 between 8 Read More
Paige Bold Contributing Writer pbold1@murraystate.edu Murray State University prepares for students returning to campus while also maintaining COVID-19 restrictions. Campus life will feel far from normal for returning and incoming students. Before arriving on campus, students must fill out a health questionnaire that will be administered through myGate. Intramural/Club Sport protocols will follow all Read More
Simon Elfrink Contributing Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Gov. Andy Beshear made an announcement on Wednesday, July 3 regarding $383 million allocated for rural hospitals in Kentucky. The Governor’s negotiation settled a 13-year dispute about federal funding for Medicaid. With the assistance of McConnell, Beshear persuaded the federal Centers for Medicare Read More
Staff Report Murray State faculty, staff and students are required to complete the Racer Safe and Healthy Checklist before returning to campus. The checklist is available on the myGate homepage under Racer Restart. The entire campus community, including faculty, staff and students at all regional campuses, must complete the checklist. In an email on Read More