Jill Smith Staff Writer jsmith194@murraystate.edu Food insecurity plagues 40% of college students, according to a study from the counter.org. Murray State is one of many universities hoping to alleviate this problem through an on-campus food pantry. The Racers Helping Racers food pantry opened Feb. 14, 2014, with the intent to help students succeed in college. Read More
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
Story by Allison Boggan, Staff writer Photo by Julie Boeker/The News In 2014, Murray State partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create the Racers Helping Racers food pantry for students. The food pantry is a valuable resource for students struggling to afford food. The pantry is located in Blackburn room 244 and is open to Read More
Murray State has partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create Racers Helping Racers. The program was implemented to assist students on campus meet their nutritional needs. The food pantry is open to all students at Murray State, not only students who live on campus. Racers Helping Racers is located on the second floor Read More
Every weekend this summer, The News will update you on the latest in Murray. Whether you’re in town or at home for the summer, you’ll find what you need at TheNews.org. This update is for June 27. Email us with any questions, concerns or tips. Summer Orientation, Racer 101 prepare incoming students for college life Read More
Racers across campus have consistently stepped up to volunteer and help people around the community. Now, a new opportunity has students helping one another. Racers Helping Racers is a food drive for students who do not have enough to eat and may need assistance from their fellow classmates. The new food pantry is student-run and Read More
In the spirit of community and in preparation for the winter months, Lambda Chi Alpha hosted its 19th annual North American Food Drive on Saturday. The fraternity has worked with the Murray Calloway County Need Line for several years to provide food for the community. Tonia Casey, director of the Calloway County Need Line, Read More